WILLIAM LAU

Results-driven, highly imaginative, and resourceful animation/live-action director with a proven ability to oversee a project's broad vision while ensuring quality across all aspects of production. A respected leader with over 20 years of directing experience, known for a compelling creative vision and the ability to push artistic and technical boundaries.

• Won Outstanding Special Class Animated Program at the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2020 for The Last Kids on Earth.
• Won Best Direction in Animation Program or Series at the Leo Awards in 2020 for The Last Kids on Earth.
• Nominated for Best Direction in Animation at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2019 for Super Dinosaur: The Animated Series.
• Nominated for Best Direction/Storyboarding in an Animation Program or Series at the Leo Awards in 2007 for Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow.
• Nominated for Best Director in a Feature-Length Animated Production at the Elan Awards in 2007 for Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow.
• Nominated for Best Direction in Animation at the Elan Awards in 2006 for Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia.
• Nominated for Best Director of a DVD Premiere Movie at the DVD Exclusive Awards in 2005 for Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper.
• Won Best Children's Title of the Year at the VSDA Awards in 2005 for Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper.
• Nominated for Best Director in a Youth or Children's Program or Series at the Leo Awards in 2003 for Hot Wheels: World Race - Ring of Fire.
• Received 1st Place - Gold Camera Award at the U.S. International Film & Video Festival in 2001 for Action Man: Into the Abyss.
• Nominated for Best Direction in a Youth or Children's Program or Series at the Leo Awards in 2000 for Beast Machines: Transformers - The Reformatting.
• Won the Bronze Plaque at the Columbus International Film and Video Festival in 2000 for Beast Machines: Transformers - The Reformatting.
• Won the Silver Medal in Youth/Young Adults TV Programming at the New York Festival in 2000 for Beast Machines: Transformers.