“Growing up, I felt there was nothing my dad couldn't do, but didn't get the chance to do when we moved. I think he latched on to 'Trek' because of the sense of exploration and discovery, and hope. I think that's what he connected to.”

Taiwanese-American filmmaker

Justin Lin is a Taiwanese-American filmmaker known for directing features and television episodes. His work has reached a wide audience, and his films had grossed over US$3 billion worldwide as of March 2017. He is best known for Better Luck Tomorrow, several entries in the Fast & Furious franchise, including The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious 6, and F9, and Star Trek Beyond. He has also directed television episodes for Community, Warrior, and True Detective.