Tian Peng is a Chinese-Canadian director, screenwriter, and film producer. His work frequently explores the complex intersections between technology, new media, and contemporary Chinese society. He is best known internationally for his acclaimed 2018 documentary, *The People's Republic of Desire* (渴望之城). The film analyzes the phenomenon of live-streaming in China, showing the economic and psychological impact of digital celebrities on the lives of their followers. For this film, Tian Peng received widespread critical acclaim, culminating in winning the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the prestigious South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in 2018. His documentary style offers an incisive look at the social transformations driven by digitalization in the modern world.