Mike Shum (b. Denver, CO. 1985) is an independent filmmaker who specializes in documentary cinematography and journalism. Born to immigrant parents from Hong Kong, Shum was raised with an interest in bridging multiple and at times divergent perspectives. This interest informed his body of work which spans broadcast television, investigative journalism, and feature documentaries.

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Shum’s collaborations with PBS Frontline and Al Jazeera Witness have examined a broad range of critical issues, including conflict, climate change, and political polarization. His work has been recognized with nominations and awards from the National News & Documentary Emmys, the NAACP Image Awards, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Tribeca Film Festival’s Audience Award, and the Nieman Foundation’s Worth Bingham Prize.

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In 2024, Shum was awarded the Nieman Fellowship for Journalism at Harvard University, where he is exploring the future of journalism and examining how storytelling can forge public trust and accountability through documentary film.