As one of the most anticipated rising director in his generation, Arvin Chen apprenticed under renowned Taiwanese director Edward Yang (Yiyi) before studying at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Though he'd begun his studies in Architecture, he switched to cinema to pursue his passion for film. Yang's influence can be seen in Chen's insistence on the highest quality productions, though Chen has forged his own path as an artist when it comes to lighting and tone. His thesis production Mei won the 2007 Silver Bear in Berlin's International Short Film Competition. Chen went on to work on his first feature length film, Au Revoir Taipei, which won the NETPAC Award as the Best Asian Film at 2010 Berlinale, and found box office success in the domestic market. In 2011, he joined 10+10, the omnibus film project initiated by Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee, and directed the segment LANE 256. With a truly multicultural background – born in Boston, raised in California and a successful career launched in Teipei – Chen actually writes his scripts in English, translated with help from friends in Taiwan. His unique observation on everyday life in Taiwan is infused with a romantic personal touch and magical-realistic style, evidenced by the character created in Weichung as he tries to strike a balance in two totally different worlds.
His filmography includes: 2006- Mei (Short); 2008- Eat (Short), 2010 – Au Revoir Taipei; 2011 – 10+10 (segment "Lane 256"), 2013 – Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?.
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