By the Time It Gets Dark directed by Anocha Suwichakornpong

...a piece of surreal, visual poetry. And it's utterly beautiful to look at: Ming Kai Leung's camerawork captures the tone of every different sequence.

The Hollywood Reporter

Cinematographer Ming-Kai Leung, asked to work in several distinct registers, distinguishes himself in each.

Artforum

Fortunately, as a film that relies heavily on its imagery, the cinematography from Ming-Kai Leung is exquisite...By The Time It Gets Dark is unquestionably stunning to look at...it’s worth giving a go based on the lovely cinematography alone.

Buzz Magazine

 

 

 

Old Stone directed by Johnny Ma

Starting out steeped in social-realist drama, Old Stone gradually morphs into a full-blown psychological thriller, complete with a devastating denouement unfolding in a muddy field and on dark country lanes — a milieu d.p. Leung Ming-kai (Mundane History, Murmur of the Hearts) conveys as atmospherically as he did the more simple grit of gloomy urban life towards the beginning of the film.

The Hollywood Reporter

Leung captures the buzz as well as grunge of Guangde, a third-tier mainland city in Anhui, with deliberately harsh lighting and a smoky, dusty texture.

Variety

For all its ugly self-interest, Old Stone is also beautiful, and not just in its use of red lights in black night. There are also insets of deep-green forests buffeted by wind, agitated yet serene. The scenery suggests the enduring things that are forgotten during a money quest that's anything but spiritual.

National Public Radio

 

 

Murmur of the Hearts directed by Sylvia Chang

...a very poetic film, delicately underscored by Leung Ming-kai’s subtle lighting.

The Hollywood Reporter

Leung Ming-kai’s handsome lensing employs a profusion of closeups, often in shallow focus to accentuate the characters’ solitude... 

Variety

The film's art direction and cinematography require compliment. Distant and fairy tale-like story background inform the shot choices, and every frame is executed with beautiful composition.

Stand News

 

 

Mundane History directed by Anocha Suwichakornpong

A simple, almost spare family drama told through strong, purposeful images.

The New York Times

 

 

Les Adventures d'Anthony directed by Janet Chun

A whimsical portrayal of loneliness that's beautifully shot.

South China Morning Post

...looks consistently gorgeous – thanks to bright widescreen photography by Hong Kong-born Liang Mingjia (Leung Ming-kai)...the clean, sharp visuals by d.p. Liang...manage not to touristify Melbourne.

Sino Cinema

 

 

1000 Rupee Note directed by Shrihari Sathe

Cinematographer Ming Kai Leung uses a painterly eye to capture Maharashtra's vibrant colors.

Film Journal