Craig McCourry

Craig McCourry, is a seasoned professional in the film industry, boasting a career spanning multiple decades and encompassing work in over 70 countries as a producer, director, screenwriter and cinematographer. He spent 12 years based in Los Angeles and the past decade in Hong Kong before recently resettling in Washington State.

McCourry's notable achievement includes a movie trilogy on Hong Kong's World War II experience: "Battlebox," "Hong Kong 1942," and "Christmas at the Royal Hotel." These period dramas, filmed in Hong Kong, vividly portray the British Colony's history during its darkest hour. Currently, these movies are available for streaming on various platforms including Amazon Prime, Tubi, Roku, Comcast XUMO, Plex, Apple TV, Cineverse, and others.

In addition to his narrative filmmaking, McCourry transitioned into documentary filmmaking in the early 2000s. His documentary series delves into diverse cultures and societies worldwide, earning acclaim from major broadcasters. Notable entries in his portfolio include "Venice: Tides of Change," "Press Pass to the World," "The Great Bazaars," and "Empires of Steam." These documentaries have received widespread recognition and have been broadcast on esteemed networks such as PBS and Discovery Channel.

McCourry resides in Battle Ground, Washington, with his wife Grace Yan-yan Mak, a knowledgeable expert on the Hong Kong cinema industry. Mak, a producer and screenwriter, has authored books on Hong Kong cinema and was formerly a professor of film studies and Chinese Literature at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Baptist University of Hong Kong. Together, they continue to contribute to the cinematic landscape with their passion and expertise.