Evans Chan (陳耀成) is a Hong Kong-born, New York-based film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his award-winning films, including the critically acclaimed The Soong Sisters (1997) and its sequel, The Soong Dynasty (1999).
Evans Chan was born in Hong Kong in 1964 and moved to the United States in 1976. He attended St. John’s University in New York City, graduating with a degree in film production and directing. After graduation, he wrote and directed two short films, Hanging Tree (1987) and The Other Side of the Island (1989).
In 1993, Chan directed his first feature-length film, The Soong Sisters, which was based on a true story of the three Chinese sisters who played an influential role in modern Chinese history. The film was an instant success, winning numerous awards at film festivals around the world, including the Grand Prize at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
In 1999, Chan followed up his success with The Soong Dynasty, a sequel to The Soong Sisters. The film was nominated for two Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan and received the Grand Prize at the Festival de Cine de Lima in Peru.
In the 2000s, Chan directed several other films, including the critically acclaimed Three…Extremes (2004), a horror anthology featuring three short films from different Asian countries. The film was nominated for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
In recent years, Chan has focused on producing and writing. He executive produced the documentary To Live or Die in Hong Kong (2006), which won the Golden Horse Award for Best Documentary, and wrote the screenplay for the crime thriller Cold War (2012).
Evans Chan is a respected filmmaker who has won numerous awards for his work. Over the course of his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to creating thoughtful, meaningful films that explore the complexities of Chinese culture and history.
