Jon M. Chu

Jon M. Chu is known for his visually stunning blockbuster event films, as well as his works across various genres from groundbreaking digital series to commercials, and even live concerts. His most recent films include Paramount Pictures' “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” (starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Bruce Willis), “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” and two films that catapulted the “Step Up” dance franchise, “Step Up 2 The Streets” and “Step Up 3D.” His recent commercial/ music video work has also garnered much attention this past year with his Virgin America In-Flight Safety Dance Video, Microsoft Surface commercials and Justin Bieber “Beauty and A Beat” video all going viral (over 400 million views). As the youngest of five children from Los Altos, California, Jon M. Chu continues to use the influences of his childhood (family, technology, music and movement) to tell stories that connect with audiences around the world.

November 2, 1979