Lin Qinglong (renamed Lin Zihao in 2005), born in Hong Kong in 1962, is originally from Chaozhou, Guangdong. After studying in Canada, he returned to Hong Kong in 1984 to work in the film industry and advertising industry. Starting from the scene, he was promoted to the second deputy director after three films, and a year later he was promoted to the first deputy director. Another year later, he became the executive director of many Hong Kong-produced films.