Leung Ming Kai
Hong Kong cinematographer and director
Leung Ming Kai (Chinese: 梁銘佳) is a Hong Kong cinematographer and filmmaker. Graduating with a law degree from the University of Hong Kong, Leung proceeded to study filmmaking at Columbia University and debuted as a film cinematographer in Southeast Asia. He subsequently returned to Hong Kong and produced the anthology film Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down (2019), earning Best Screenplay in the 27th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award. He also shot the drama films Drifting (2021) and The Sunny Side of the Street (2022), which garnered him nominations for Best Cinematography in the 58th and 59th Golden Horse Awards respectively. In 2025, Leung won Best Cinematography in the 62nd Golden Horse Awards with Mother Bhumi.
Early life and education
Leung was born in Hong Kong. His father was a taxi driver and later also operated a hi-fi shop in Sham Shui Po. Leung attended kindergarten and grew up in that area. While studying law at the University of Hong Kong, he developed his passion for films after participating in several film workshops. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws in 2001 and 2002, respectively, but chose not to pursue a career in law.
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