Film

October 13, 2025 (Toronto, Canada) — The independent fantasy film Happy Birthday to Her has wrapped production in Richmond Hill, Greater Toronto Area. Written, directed, and produced by award-winning filmmaker MAO Yu Lynn Yuan, the film follows three generations of women in an inspiring story about self-belief, healing, and growth. This experimental art film supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 5 — promoting gender equality and empowering women.

May 25, 2024 (Montreal, Canada) - Mermaid in the Garden of Escapism, the debut film by director MAO Yu Lynn Yuan, held its premiere at Cinema Public in Montreal, Canada on May 25, 2024. Selected for the Canadian Independent Film Festival, the film has won "Best First-time Director (Short)" at the Vancouver International Film Awards and "Best Canadian Short Film" at the Canadian Cinematography Awards.