Born in Canton, China, Philips Shum grew up surrounded by Hong Kong cinema. Since graduating from University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in 2011, he has had the privilege of lensing music videos for Big Sean, 21 Savage, Kendrick Lamar and Vince Staples; television series “The Crew League” for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s cable network Revolt; short film "Ella" starring Nichole Sakura (NBC Superstore) & Dallas Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings); feature film “B-Side: For Taylor” starring Jeannine Vargas, Esther Moon (Minari), Dave Huber and James Kang (Ms. Purple). Philips also works on various projects as a colorist, as well as pursuing his passion in medium format photography. Currently he is based in Los Angeles, working to expand his work into more oversea film & music video productions as well as moving towards the director’s chair. Edit Biography