MAO Yu
Lynn YUAN
Rooted in the crosscurrents of Eastern and Western cultures, MAO Yu Lynn Yuan is a China-born, Canada-raised visionary at the nexus of art, technology, and business. Her award-winning debut experimental art film pioneers AI-generated voiceover to amplify marginalized voices—particularly women’s. Lynn’s work unfolds as a visual odyssey, urging audiences to dissect the unspoken codes underpinning gender equality. Defined by striking color contrasts, dreamlike surrealist imagery, and layered literary metaphors, her practice’s unique cinematic aesthetics interweave to probe pressing themes like social disparity and East-West cultural dynamics. Beyond filmmaking, she extends her influence as a TEDx speaker, advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and social-impact entrepreneur—each role a thread in the tapestry of her commitment to driving positive change at the intersection of innovation and sustainability through her founding non-governmental organization (NGO).
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"When I chose my passion,
my passion also chose me."
TEDx Speaker, MAO Yu Lynn Yuan
AS SEEN IN
Press

Best First Time Director
Vancouver International Movie Awards

Official Selection
Canada China International Film Festival

Best Canadian Film
Canadian Cinematography Awards

Honorable Mention
The New York Independent Film Festival

Best Female Filmmaker Nominee
Berlin International Art Film Festival

Best Narrative Short Nominee
Cannes Arts Film Festival