Tony Shyu is an award-winning filmmaker, founder of Neu Wave AI Films, and CEO of Himalaya Entertainment, with over 20 years of experience directing across commercials, narrative films, and documentaries. After earning his BFA and MFA in Film from Art Center College of Design, he began his career directing high-profile campaigns for brands like Doordash, Mastercard, Volvo, and Uni-President—earning Advertising Awards and the 2016 Videographer Award for API Vote, featuring George Takei and Constance Wu. His feature debut with Lions Gate and acclaimed documentaries for PBS, including The Race Epidemic and Builders of the Silicon Dream, showcase his talent for impactful storytelling. As a pioneer in AI filmmaking, Tony has directed cutting-edge AI-generated films and founded the Neu Wave AI Film Festival and Cinemarket.AI to support and mentor the next wave of creators. With a vision that bridges traditional cinematic excellence and innovative technology, he continues to shape the future of visual storytelling.
