Iris Ng is a Canadian cinematographer, most noted for her work on documentary films. [1]
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She worked on short films in her early career before working with Min Sook Lee on My Toxic Baby as her first full-length project. [2] She then became more widely known for her work on Sarah Polley's acclaimed film Stories We Tell , which established her reputation as a cinematographer whose work combined the ability to "blend into a situation but also remain present as a human who can be supportive". [3]
Working alongside director Lin Alluna and human rights activist Aaju Peter on their film Twice Colonized , Ng says: "Lin had a very decisive vision for the film’s reliance on verité filming and the incorporation of Super 8 to metaphorically illustrate scenes from Aaju’s past. I have a portfolio with both of these attributes, which allowed us to connect and develop a common vision for the film. Further to that, I am very interested in directing my creative energy toward projects that highlight critical and underrepresented stories. This film's challenging subject matter with its experimental elements felt especially enticing as well." [4]
In 2024, she was announced as the subject of a special program highlighting her work at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. [5]