ROB CHIU

Rob Chiu’s work is defined by his storytelling, restrained yet always engaging, creating immersive, human worlds without excess. Each frame feels considered yet alive, shaped by a designer’s eye and a photographer’s instinct, reflecting his background.

Rob studied Graphic Design at Manchester Metropolitan University, where his final-year film Journey was selected by the BFI for inclusion in the BFI National Archive - an early signal of a voice already fully formed. His short films have since screened internationally at BAFTA-qualifying festivals, and he has received continued support from both Channel 4 and the BFI. Most recently, he was awarded BFI NETWORK production funding for his original script Chinaman, which is currently being submitted to festivals.

He has created visually distinctive and emotionally resonant films for brands such as Porsche, McLaren, BMW, Nike, Nikon and Jaeger-LeCoultre, bringing a cinematic sensibility to global campaigns without losing intimacy or nuance.

He also served as second unit director on Sacrifice, the forthcoming feature by Romain Gavras, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans, Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel and John Malkovich, expanding his practice into large-scale narrative while maintaining his distinct visual language.