Television Director, Screenwriter, Actor, Lyricist, Art Supervisor, Wu’s Productions
Director Nien Jen Wu continues to showcase his revolutionary approach to screenwriting and filmmaking through his production company, Wu’s Productions. A champion of the Taiwanese film industry since the early ‘80s, Wu has consistently bagged awards and nominations for his pioneering cinematic projects. He is an industry icon who continues to inspire aspiring filmmakers through his vision and creations.
Born into a coal miner’s family in 1952, Wu’s career started in 1975, writing stories for the local newspaper. He wrote his first screenplay in 1978 and has since written over 70 screenplays that have turned into films. His early works gave audiences charming portrayals of everyday living, paving the way for the New Taiwanese Cinema Movement. Wu is also one of the directors of the New Frontier Foundation and the chairman of the After School Association of Taiwan.
Awards
1990
Song of the Exile
1992
Hill of No Return
1981
Golden Horse Awards’ Best Original Screenplay for Classmates
2017
National Cultural Award of ROC
2006
Golden Bell Awards
1986
Golden Horse Awards’ Best Adapted Screenplay for Father-Son Relationship
1984
Second Spring of Mr. Muo
Did You Know?
Nien Jen Wu’s 1996 film Buddha Bless America was nominated for Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion Award the same year.