Au Kin-Yee
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Au Kin-Yee is a Hong Kong
screenwriter
.
She is a long-time screenwriter for films directed by Johnnie To
and/or Wai Ka-Fai
of Milkyway Image and frequently works alongside writers Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi
and Yip Tin-Shing
.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
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She is a long-time screenwriter for films directed by Johnnie To
Johnnie To
Johnnie To Kei-Fung, born 22 April 1955, is a Hong Kong film director and producer. Popular in his native Hong Kong, To has also found acclaim overseas...
and/or Wai Ka-Fai
Wai Ka-Fai
Wai Ka-Fai is a Hong Kong writer, filmmaker, producer and former TV director and producer.Wai is best known for his frequent collaborations with Johnnie To, another former TV turned film director and producer. In 1996, they formed Milkyway Image, which is now one of the most successful independent...
of Milkyway Image and frequently works alongside writers Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi
Yau Nai-Hoi
Yau Nai-Hoi is a Hong Kong filmmaker and screenwriter. He has been known as a popular writer for films directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai of Milkyway Image. He often collaborates with fellow Milkyway Image writers Wai Ka-Fai, Szeto Kam-Yuen, Au Kin-Yee and Yip Tin-Shing...
and Yip Tin-Shing
Yip Tin-Shing
Yip Tin-Shing is a Hong Kong screenwriter.He is a long-time screenwriter for films directed by Johnnie To and/or Wai Ka-Fai of Milkyway Image and frequently works alongside screenwriters Szeto Kam-Yuen, Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi and Au Kin-Yee.-Writer:...
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Filmography
- Tactical Unit - Comrades in Arms (2009) (writer)
- Mad DetectiveMad DetectiveMad Detective is a 2007 Hong Kong psychological crime thriller film produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai. The film centers on a schizophrenic, former police inspector , who decides to come out of retirement to help a rookie cop solve a complex murder case, involving a missing...
(2007) (writer) - Triangle (2007) (writer)
- Eye in the SkyEye in the Sky (film)Eye in the Sky is a 2007 Hong Kong crime film starring Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-Fai and Miss Hong Kong pageant winner Kate Tsui in her film debut. Yam and Tsui play surveillance operatives on the trail of a gang of professional robbers led by Chan Chong-Shan . The title of the film is derived from...
(2007) (writer) - The ShopaholicsThe ShopaholicsThe Shopaholics is a 2006 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Wai Ka-Fai, and starring Cecilia Cheung, Lau Ching-Wan, Jordan Chan, Ella Koon, and Paula Tsui.-Cast:* Cecilia Cheung* Lau Ching-Wan* Jordan Chan* Ella Koon* Paula Tsui* Dennis Law...
(2006) (writer) - Yesterday Once MoreYesterday Once More (film)Yesterday Once More is a 2004 Hong Kong film produced and directed by Johnnie To and starring Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng.- Summary :Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng star as Mr. and Mrs. Thief, a husband and wife team of super-thieves...
(2004) (writer) - Throw DownThrow DownThrow Down is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Johnnie To. Director To dedicated the film, one of his most personal films to date, to the late Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. The film stars Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok, Cherrie Ying and Tony Leung Ka-Fai...
(2004) (writer) - Fantasia (2004) (writer)
- Running on KarmaRunning on KarmaRunning on Karma , also known as An Intelligent Muscle Man, is a 2003 Hong Kong film, produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai. It is ultimately a Buddhist parable about the nature of karma. There were some cuts in the Mainland China edition to meet the requirements for release...
(2003) (writer) - Turn Left, Turn RightTurn Left, Turn RightTurn Left, Turn Right is a 2003 joint Hong Kong-Singaporean romance film, filmed in Taipei. Produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, the film stars Takeshi Kaneshiro and Gigi Leung. The story is based on the book A Chance of Sunshine by Jimmy Liao, who makes a cameo appearance in the film...
(2003) (writer) - PTUPTU (film)PTU , is a 2003 Hong Kong crime thriller produced and directed by Johnnie To, starring Simon Yam, Maggie Siu, Lam Suet and Ruby Wong.-Synopsis:...
(2003) (writer) - Love For All Seasons (2003) (writer)
- My Left Eye Sees GhostsMy Left Eye Sees GhostsMy Left Eye Sees Ghosts is a 2002 Hong Kong film produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, and starring Sammi Cheng, Lau Ching-Wan, Lee San-San, and Cherrie Ying...
(2002) (writer) - Fat Choi SpiritFat Choi SpiritFat Choi Spirit is a 2002 Hong Kong comedy film produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, and starring Andy Lau, Gigi Leung, Louis Koo, Cherrie In and Lau Ching-Wan....
(2002) (writer) - Running Out of Time 2Running Out of Time 2Running Out of Time 2 is a 2001 Hong Kong crime caper film co-directed by Johnnie To and Law Wing-Cheong. It is a sequel to To's 1999 film Running Out of Time, with Lau Ching-Wan returning as Inspector Ho Sheung-Sang, who this time has to go after an elusive thief played by Ekin...
(2001) (writer) - Love on a DietLove on a DietLove on a Diet is a 2001 Hong Kong romantic comedy film produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, starring Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng.The movie reunites Lau and Cheng, who last paired up in 2000's Needing You......
(2001) (script supervisor) - Fatal Assignment (1995) (writer)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Awards and Nominations | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | PTU PTU (film) PTU , is a 2003 Hong Kong crime thriller produced and directed by Johnnie To, starring Simon Yam, Maggie Siu, Lam Suet and Ruby Wong.-Synopsis:... (2003) |
Won: Best Screenplay (shared with Yau Nai-Hoi) | Golden Horse Film Festival |
| 2003 | Turn Left, Turn Right Turn Left, Turn Right Turn Left, Turn Right is a 2003 joint Hong Kong-Singaporean romance film, filmed in Taipei. Produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, the film stars Takeshi Kaneshiro and Gigi Leung. The story is based on the book A Chance of Sunshine by Jimmy Liao, who makes a cameo appearance in the film... (2003) |
Nominated: Best Screenplay Shared with Wai Ka-Fai, Au Kin-Yee and Yip Tin-Shing | Golden Horse Film Festival |
| 2004 | PTU (2003) | Won: Best Screenplay (shared with Yau Nai-Hoi) | Golden Bauhinia Awards Golden Bauhinia Awards Golden Bauhinia Awards is a Hong Kong film award organised by the Hong Kong Film Critics Association. Its first award presentation ceremony took place in 1996.... |
| 2004 | Throw Down Throw Down Throw Down is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Johnnie To. Director To dedicated the film, one of his most personal films to date, to the late Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. The film stars Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok, Cherrie Ying and Tony Leung Ka-Fai... (2004) |
Won: Best Screenplay (shared with Yau Nai-Hoi and Yip Tin-Shing) | Golden Horse Film Festival |
| 2004 | Running on Karma Running on Karma Running on Karma , also known as An Intelligent Muscle Man, is a 2003 Hong Kong film, produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai. It is ultimately a Buddhist parable about the nature of karma. There were some cuts in the Mainland China edition to meet the requirements for release... (2003) |
Won: Best Screenplay (shared with Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi and Yip Tin-Shing) | Hong Kong Film Awards Hong Kong Film Awards The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,... |
| 2004 | Running on Karma (2003) | Won: Best Screenplay (shared with Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi and Yip Tin-Shing) | Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards The Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards are the annual awards given by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society in Hong Kong, China since 1995. The awards are determined by votes cast in three rounds after a substantial discussion session between the members of the society... |
| 2008 | Mad Detective Mad Detective Mad Detective is a 2007 Hong Kong psychological crime thriller film produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai. The film centers on a schizophrenic, former police inspector , who decides to come out of retirement to help a rookie cop solve a complex murder case, involving a missing... (2007) |
Won: Best Screenplay (shared with Wai Ka-Fai) | Hong Kong Film Awards |
| 2008 | Mad Detective (2007) | Nominated: Best Screenplay (shared with Wai Ka-Fai) | Asian Film Awards Asian Film Awards The Asian Film Awards are presented annually by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society to recognize excellence of film professionals in the film industries of Asian cinema.-History:... |
| 2008 | Eye in the Sky Eye in the Sky (film) Eye in the Sky is a 2007 Hong Kong crime film starring Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-Fai and Miss Hong Kong pageant winner Kate Tsui in her film debut. Yam and Tsui play surveillance operatives on the trail of a gang of professional robbers led by Chan Chong-Shan . The title of the film is derived from... (2007) |
Nominated: Best Screenplay (shared with Yau Nai-Hoi) | Hong Kong Film Awards |
| 2008 | Eye in the Sky (2007) | Won: Best Screenplay (shared with Yau Nai-Hoi) | Asian Film Awards |
| 2010 | Written By Written By Written By is a 2009 Hong Kong fantasy drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Wai Ka-Fai, and starring Lau Ching-Wan and Kelly Lin. Lau plays a lawyer who is killed in an accident, leaving behind his wife, daughter, and son... (2009) |
Nominated: Best Screenplay (shared with Wai Ka-Fai) | 29th Hong Kong Film Awards 29th Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony for the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards took place on 18 April 2010 . Here are the nominees listed taken from the official website.Wang Po Chieh's original nomination for the Best New Performer was withdrawn after he was confirmed to be an actor in the 2008 Taiwan film Winds of September... |