May Yam

Award-winning, Emmy Nominated filmmaker and cultural anthropologist.

May Yam is a prominent visual storyteller and cultural anthropologist with a remarkable track record of success in various projects, including Primetime Emmy® -nominated news segments and Virtual Reality films addressing humanitarian issues. Her expertise has garnered her numerous awards, including Best Narrative Short, Best Cinematography, and Audience Choice Awards at prestigious film festivals. May's acclaimed documentary 'Xmas Cake' received a nomination for Best Documentary Short at Tribeca and was distributed by Lunafest in 2020. With a rich background as an Emmy judge and a portfolio featured on major networks like CNN, Lifetime, ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX, May is hailed for her creative vision and storytelling prowess. As the CEO and founder of MYStudios, she is committed to crafting films that uplift, educate, and empower audiences.