Daniel Lui is a director and editor known for The Circuit: New York (Amazon Prime), The Circuit: Puerto Vallarta, and At the End of the Leash. Driven from his experience and determination as an Asian queer filmmaker, Lui embarked on a mission to amplify LGBTQ+ representation and racial diversity in television and film. The Circuit series explores the underground LGBTQ+ dance culture through the voices of DJs, entertainers, event producers and party goers. At the End of the Leash is a romantic drama, starring actors from The Gilded Age, Star Trek, and Fellow Travelers, heading to festivals in 2027. Before directing, Lui has showcased his talents across a range of popular TV shows, including American Idol, Love & Hip Hop, Sneaky Pete, Live PD, and Evil Lives Here. Lui has been featured in BroadwayWorld, Queerty, DNA Magazine, Logo News, and Instinct Magazine for his work. He’s built an audience, garnering 830,000+ YouTube views and 20,000+ followers across social platforms. His creative vision extends further as he plans to continue developing films that spotlight underrepresented voices and bring fresh perspectives to the screen.
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