Antony Szeto

Antony Szeto 司徒永華,[1] born in 1964 in Sydney, Australia, Szeto studied martial arts at Beijing Sport University. Upon graduation, he returned to Australia and double-majored in film and finance at Bond University, going to the United Kingdom for his master's degree.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Szeto.
Antony Szeto
Szeto directing in Hong Kong
Born (1964-12-09) 9 December 1964
Sydney
Alma materBond University,
Beijing Sport University,
University of Hull
OccupationDirector, martial artist, actor, stunt coordinator
Years active1986–present
Spouse(s)JuJu Chan Szeto (m. 2019)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese司徒永華
Simplified Chinese司徒永华
Musical career
InstrumentsGuitar, saxophone
Websitewww.antonyszeto.com

Having worked in the industry for over 30 years, a specialist in action, he has amassed tremendous experience behind the camera. On top of co-directing and being shoot director for various action films, he directed Hong Kong's first CGI animated feature film, DragonBlade (2005).[2] Szeto's directorial debut, voiced by Daniel Wu, Karen Mok, Stephen Fung and Sandra Ng, DragonBlade earned a Golden Horse Awards nomination and won an award from the Australian Directors Guild. Szeto, helmed a family action film produced by Jackie Chan, Jackie Chan Presents: Wushu (2008) starring Sammo Hung and Max Zhang. In 2011 Szeto was hired by the legendary Hollywood producer Roger Corman to direct two films, Palace of the Damned (2013) and Fist of the Dragon (2014). He was also Head of Departments for Stunts on Hollywood blockbusters Ghost in the Shell and The Meg.[3]

Personal life

On 1 October 2019, Szeto married actress, JuJu Chan Szeto, in Los Angeles.[4]

Filmography
Year Title Alternative title Role Notes
2016Plan Chang Feng Yun Zhi Yuan Jia Jie MeiDirectorReleased in Mainland China
2014Fist of the DragonDirectorProduced by Roger Corman
2013Palace of the DamnedDirectorProduced by Roger Corman
Wing Chun Xiao LongDirectorReleased in Mainland China
2010The Blood BondCo-Director
2008Jackie Chan Presents: WushuDirectorProduced by Jackie Chan, Starring Sammo Hung
2005Taped (Short)DirectorStarring Maggie Q
DragonBlade (animation)Director
2001Podipods: ShortsDirectorTV Series

References
  1. "The Ultimate Guide to HK Film Directors". Hong Kong Film Directors Guild.
  2. "Muse Motion and Antony Szeto The Purple Thread". The Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
  3. "Action-movie star couple on their martial arts reality television show, and starring opposite Nicolas Cage". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 22 December 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  4. "JuJu Chan Official Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
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