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"You’re never too small to make a difference as a changemaker."


 MAO Yu Lynn Yuan

As a post-90s multinational social entrepreneur, Mao Yu Lynn Yuan earned international awards and nominations for her debut experimental art film themed on gender equality. As a UN SDGs practitioner and social enterprise founder, she drives global sustainable social impact through cross-disciplinary innovation. She dedicates herself long-term to the intersection of art, technology and social innovation, leveraging sustainable leadership to empower women and youth development.

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Film, Happy Birthday to Her (2026/2027)

AS SEEN IN

Press

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TEDx

Ideas Change Everything

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Official Selection

Canadian Independent Film Festival

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Best First Time Director

Vancouver International Movie Awards

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Official Selection

 Canada China International Film Festival

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Best Canadian Film

Canadian Cinematography Awards

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Honorable Mention

The New York Independent Film Festival

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Best Female Filmmaker Nominee

Berlin International Art Film Festival

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Best Narrative Short Nominee

Cannes Arts Film Festival

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