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About Iwata Sam aka LIU

In the bustling heart of Far East Asia, a visionary storyteller rises. Iwata Sam aka LIU is an award-winning writer-director in film and commercial festivals whose narratives transcend the ordinary. Once the enigmatic force behind M&C Saatchi’s TV division from 2013 to 2019, he now helms 38pro Film Ltd., weaving compelling stories and crafting cinematic experiences that blur the lines between reality and imagination.

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With over two decades of experience in the Asian markets, he has collaborated with a constellation of high-profile stars, including Cindy Crawford, Nicole Kidman, Karlie Kloss, Alessandra Ambrosio, Manny Pacquiao, Alex Lundqvist, Clement Chabernaud, Parker Gregory, Maggie Cheung, Gao Yuanyuan, Yang Mi, Lareina Song, Zhou Xun, Zhang Ziyi, Dilraba Dilmurat, Sun Li, Hu Ge, Chen Kun, Tong Dawei, Zhong Hanliang, Zhang Yixing, and the eclectic band Pet Conspiracy.

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His impressive client roster spans global and regional giants such as AEGON THTF Insurances, 'American Standard,' "ANTA Sports Products Limited,"  'Ballantine’s,'  BYTON,  Carslan,  Castrol, Cetaphil,  "Chow Tai Fook,"  Clé de Peau Beauté,  Coach, Crystal Galleria by FuBan, 'Dove,' "Estee Lauder," "FILORGA,"  Hang Long Properties,  Huarun Paint,  JingDong, K-Boxing, Kang Shi Fu, Lancôme, Lenovo,  MAGNUM, Microsoft, NACA Pre-wedding Photo Service, Panasonic,  "Piaget,"  "Platinum Guild International,"  SGMW BaoJun,  Shuion Land Properties,  Shiseido, Tsubaki,  Sony, SSCAC, TMall, UNIQLO,  ZhenGongFu,  ZhenJiu, and more.

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 "Global Client";  'Asian Pacific Client';

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Awards & Achievements

Iwata Sam's works have been recognized and honored at prestigious events, including:

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Awards: Academy Qualifying Festivals - WorldFest Houston (Canadian Screen Award Qualifying) Awards:

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IMDb Qualifying Film Festivals - BERLIN Indie Film Festival; BERLIN Kiez Berlin Film Festival; DUBAI Indie Film Festival; Hong Kong Indie Film Festival; LOS ANGELES Hollywood Gold Awards; LOS ANGELES Independent Shorts Awards; LOS ANGELES Indie Short Fest; MADRID Snow Leopard Film Festival; MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival; MIAMI Only The Best Award; MOSCOW Russia International Film Festival; NEW YORK International Film Awards; NEW YORK ONIROS FILM AWARDS; OTTAWA Phoenix Shorts; PARIS International Short Festival; PARIS Cinema Awards; PARIS EdiPlay International Film Festival; ROME International Movie Awards; ROME Sweet Democracy Film Awards; ROME Fox International Film Festival; SINGAPORE World Film Carnival; STOCKHOLM City Film Festival; TORONTO Indie Filmmakers Festival; TOKYO International Film Festival; UTRECHT Indie Movie Spark International Film Festival; VEGAS Movie Awards and more

 

TV Commercial Festivals - CHINA ROI TV Commercial Festival;  LONDON International Awards

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