Chengyu Lu, an MFA candidate in Film Directing at Columbia College Chicago, is a gifted screenwriter and filmmaker hailing from China. His academic journey began at the Communication University of China, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Drama, Film, and Television Literature.

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Chengyu's diverse portfolio of work includes the feature film "Taste Detective" and short films "Far Above the Starry Sky" and "Japanese Orphan". His compelling narratives and unique storytelling techniques have earned him recognition on the international stage, with his works being shortlisted for esteemed events such as the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival (China's Academy Award), Tokyo Shorts Film Festival, Asians On Film Festival of Shorts, and the Silk Road International Film Festival. His screenwriting prowess led him to receive the Remy Silver Award at the 53rd WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.

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Influenced by his two-year study abroad experience, Chengyu's mission as a filmmaker is to focus on the emotional lives of Asians and other minority groups living in foreign lands. He excels in using slow-paced narratives and audio-visual language to depict the feelings of loneliness and alienation experienced by characters in urban settings. Through his subtly emotional atmosphere, he offers a touch of solace to viewers amidst their busy lives. Chengyu's aim is not only to tell stories but to connect with his audience on a deeper, more intimate level, one frame at a time.