Bio
Luke is a director of photography from Taipei, Taiwan. After graduating from Emerson college with a bachelor degree in film, he moved to New York and began working as a gaffer and camera assistant, before eventually transitioning into the field of cinematography.
Luke has served as cinematographer on a wide variety of projects, but is primarily focused on narrative films and music videos. As a cinematographer, Luke’s greatest strengths are his keen grasp on narrative structure, and his versatility. He is wholly committed to crafting bespoke visuals that prioritize the story of each piece he works on.
Luke is out of New York City, and is currently a MFA candidate in NYU Tisch’s Graduate Film Program.
Accolades/Selections
Official Selection (Shorts) - The Wrath of Othell-Yo (2025, Dir. Kwesi Jones) - Tribeca Film Festival 2025
Official Selection - Pankaja (2026, Dir. Anooya Swamy) - Sundance Film Festival 2026 (Short Film Program)
Best Cinematography - Grandma (2021, Dir. Saba Salem) Asian American Film Lab 72 Hour Shootout 2021
Semi-finalist - Dinner at Grandpa’s (2020, Dir. Luke Kao) - New York Cinematography Awards 2020