David Z. Lam
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
Dave Lam is a Toronto-based Chinese Canadian cinematographer known for his work in scripted and branded content. Originally on an academic path, he studied Biology and Psychology on a scholarship before pivoting to film, earning two degrees from Ryerson University.
His cinematography has been featured in CSC Magazine, and his projects have earned multiple awards and nominations. With a strong eye for storytelling, he brings a cinematic approach to every project, drawing inspiration from his background in coaching and training Northern Shaolin Kung Fu.
Coming from a family of accomplished academics-his father, Dr. Kim Lam, holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry; his mother, Edith Lam, has a Master's in Computer Science; and his brother, Dr. Christopher Lam, is the Head Radiologist at SickKids Hospital-Dave forged his own creative path in visual storytelling.
He continues to push his craft, constantly evolving as a cinematographer while taking on ambitious new projects.
He has been married to Joann Lee since 2016.
His cinematography has been featured in CSC Magazine, and his projects have earned multiple awards and nominations. With a strong eye for storytelling, he brings a cinematic approach to every project, drawing inspiration from his background in coaching and training Northern Shaolin Kung Fu.
Coming from a family of accomplished academics-his father, Dr. Kim Lam, holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry; his mother, Edith Lam, has a Master's in Computer Science; and his brother, Dr. Christopher Lam, is the Head Radiologist at SickKids Hospital-Dave forged his own creative path in visual storytelling.
He continues to push his craft, constantly evolving as a cinematographer while taking on ambitious new projects.
He has been married to Joann Lee since 2016.
