2023.08.30
The 5th Golden Insurance Awards took place at a ceremony in Taipei on Wednesday. Guo Shang-Sing, serving as a juror, presented the Best Director Award to Chang Yun-Kai for his comedy, “Insured, Get Drunk or Don't Get Drunk!”. Hosted by Farglory Life Insurance, this risk education program has been nurturing young talents and fostering a risk-aware mindset among students for several years. This year, it garnered nearly 200 entries, but only 16 works ultimately stood out.
2023.08.30
第五屆金險獎頒獎典禮週三在台北遠雄人壽大樓舉辦。今年由郭尚興導演擔任評審委員並頒發最佳導演獎給喜劇作品〈提前準備，不醉不醉〉的導演張雲凱。由遠雄人壽主辦的金險獎屬於風險教育計劃的一環，五年來培育年輕學子養成風險管理意識。今年金險獎吸引了近 200 部參賽作品，最終共有 16 部作品脫穎而出。
2023.03.18
The latest work, "Swingin’", written and directed by Guo Shang-Sing, is now available for streaming on Giloo. Named after the Chinese word “紀錄”, which means “record” in English, Giloo is Taiwan's distinctive multimedia platform, focused on films and relevant issues. It provides online access to award-winning films, documentaries, feature films, classics, art films, and popular films from major international film festivals. Click the following link to watch “Swingin’”.
https://giloo.ist/episodes/853
2023.03.18
郭尚興導演短片作品〈輕鬆搖擺〉今日起上線 Giloo 紀實影音。Giloo 取自「紀錄」的發音，是台灣唯一以影展及議題為導向的影音平台，提供世界各大影展的得獎電影、紀錄片、劇情片、經典電影、藝術電影、熱門電影線上看。還沒有機會看到〈輕鬆搖擺〉的朋友點擊以下連結就可以註冊會員觀看
https://giloo.ist/episodes/853
2022.11.14
Guo Shang-Sing has brought his ”series” project story to the TAICCA x La Fémis Series Writing Workshop, Phase 2. In this five-day workshop, five projects have been selected, and the participants work diligently from nine to five each day. Under the guidance of Victor Lockwood from La Fémis, the writers collaborate and support each other, creating a stimulating atmosphere that's akin to a rush of dopamine!
#series #LGBTQ+ #comedy #writer #screenwriting #TAICCA #LaFémis
2022.11.14
郭尚興將他的劇集故事帶到「TAICCA x La Fémis」第二階段劇集劇本開發工作坊。為期五天的工作坊，共有五組編劇、導演與製片，每天早上九點工作到下午五點，大家每天討論一個故事項目。在來自法國國立高等電影學院（La Fémis）的編劇 Victor Lockwood 的指導下，團隊合作無間，大家興致高昂，多巴胺多到用不完！
#編劇 #影集 #劇集 #文策院 #法國國立高等電影學院
2022.06.24
Guo Shang-Sing participated in an online panel discussion hosted by IBM APAC. This event, Pride Fest, was an extension of the KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, where IBM invited celebrities to share their positive energy and personal experiences. The discussion primarily centered around the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ communities in Taiwan and India. Guo felt honored to be a part of this conversation with fellow participants.
2022.06.24
日前郭尚興導演參與了跨國科技企業 IBM APAC主辦的線上座談會。這次的活動「Pride Fest」是 KASHISH 孟買國際酷兒電影節的延伸，IBM 邀請名人分享他們的正能量和個人經驗。討論主題圍繞在台灣和印度 LGBTQ+ 群體面臨的挑戰。郭尚興表示很榮幸能與其他與會者一起參與這場對話。
2022.05.22
Guo Shang-Sing’s latest film, "Swingin’", has been nominated for the Q Video Award at the Q Power Festival. Guo, alongside his team, including producer Ivan Wang, and actors Mountain Kao, Bo-Hao Ruan and Jasper Wu, attended the award ceremony. The Q Power Festival is dedicated to recognizing original works related to LGBTQ+ culture in Taiwan. Organized by the Rainbow Equality Platform, this inaugural awards ceremony aimed to bridge creators, their works, and the general public within the realm of popular culture. Its mission is to promote a more diverse and multi-dimensional portrayal of LGBTQ+ stories. By acknowledging the diverse creative expressions of gay narratives across music, video, advertising, and communities, the festival fosters dialogue and paves the way for a welcoming and equal future.
2022.05.22
郭尚興導演的最新電影短片〈輕鬆搖擺〉獲得 Q POWER Festival 的 Q Video 獎提名。郭導演與他的團隊，包括製片人王溓汎以及演員高山峰、阮柏皓和吳定杰，出席了位於微風南山的頒獎典禮。由彩虹平權大平台於舉辦首屆 Q POWER Festival 頒獎典禮，串連流行文化中的創作者、作品與社會大眾，推動 LGBTQ+ 故事更多元立體的呈現。透過獎勵音樂、影像、廣告、社群等同志故事的多元創作，開啟對話，共創友善平等的未來。
2022.03.07
Guo Shang-Sing, under the directorial guidance of Yvonne Yu-Fang Li, diligently rehearses for “Love One Another”, a compelling tale that delves into the world of an acting class just prior to a pandemic and its aftermath, during which the show was abruptly canceled. In this poignant production, Guo takes on the role of a single middle-aged man who embarks on a transformative journey as he joins an acting class to portray Othello, the iconic character created by William Shakespeare.
The pandemic's arrival adds layers of complexity to Guo's relationships, both within and outside the class.
Generously supported by Taiwan's Ministry of Culture, this much-anticipated show is poised for its premiere on Cloud Theatre on March 25th. In a groundbreaking approach, the performance will be both captured on film and streamed online while actors simultaneously engage in real-time live acting in front of a live audience. This innovative blend allows actors to connect with the audience through the dynamic medium of video. Be sure not to overlook this enthralling live-recorded spectacle that guarantees to make a profound impact.
2022.03.07
近日郭尚興再次投入劇場演出，在李育芳導演的指導下排練《相親相愛》。這個引人入勝的故事，探討了一場疫情爆發前的表演課以及爆發後面臨演出取消的困境。在這個動人的製作中，郭尚興扮演一位年屆中年的單身男子「郭哥」，他加入了一個李維琪老師的表演課，飾演由莎士比亞創作的經典角色奧賽羅（Othello）。
不管在課堂內還是在課堂外，疫情的來臨為郭哥的人際關係增添了復雜性。
在台灣文化部的慷慨支持下，這場備受期待的演出定於 3 月 25 日在雲劇場首演。這個開創性的劇場直播，演出將被拍攝並在線上同步進行，演員們將在螢幕觀眾面前進行即時互動表演。好久沒有看戲的觀眾，請切勿錯過。
2022.01.29
In a groundbreaking triumph for Taiwanese cinema, Director Joe Hsieh's captivating animated short, "Night Bus", has clinched the coveted Short Film Jury Award at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. This historic win marks the first time a Taiwanese work has received such a prestigious accolade on the international stage.
Under the skillful directorship of Joe Hsieh, Guo Shang-Sing’s compelling voice acting brings the film's leading character to life, adding depth and emotion to this thrilling 20-minute masterpiece.
"Night Bus" intricately weaves a suspenseful narrative that unfolds during a bus journey along Taiwan's breathtaking coastline, rife with tension and intrigue. As events take a sinister turn, the story delves into a heart-stopping tale of theft and a subsequent fatal accident. This cinematic gem not only captured the hearts of the Sundance jury but also left audiences at Animafest Zagreb in Croatia spellbound, where it secured the Grand Prix for short films in June of last year.
This momentous victory on the global stage symbolizes a breakthrough in Taiwanese cinema and offers a glimpse into its promising future. "Night Bus" showcases the remarkable storytelling talent that Taiwan has to offer to the world.
Director Joe Hsieh and the entire team behind "Night Bus" are excited to share their work with a global audience and continue to elevate the vibrant and diverse landscape of Taiwanese cinema.
2022.01.29
對於台灣電影來說，導演謝文明引人入勝的動畫短片〈夜車〉在備受推崇的美國日舞影展贏得備受推崇的短片評審獎，標誌著台灣動畫作品首次在國際舞台上獲得如此備受推崇的殊榮，這是具有歷史性意義的勝利。
在謝文明精彩的指導下，演員郭尚興用聲音演繹電影的主要角色，由於過於驚悚與暴力，錄音過程可為「嘔吐歷血」，為這部 20 分鐘的傑作增添了深度和情緒。
〈夜車〉是一個充滿懸疑的故事，情節發生在一輛沿台灣壯麗海岸線行駛的巴士上，充滿了緊張和神秘感。故事發展走向一個陰謀重重的轉折，深入探討了一宗竊盜案以及隨之而來的致命意外。這部電影不僅贏得了日舞評審的青睞，還在去年六月贏得了 Animafest Zagreb 短片大獎，讓觀眾為之著迷。
在全球舞台上取得的這個重大勝利象徵著台灣動畫片的突破，也為其充滿希望的未來提供了一個展望。〈夜車〉代表台灣可以向世界展示動畫作品的成熟卓越。
2019.06.26
Written and directed by Guo Shang-Sing, "Swingin'", the cross-genre short film project, has been selected for the 2019 film fund "Kaohsiung Shorts".
Organized by Kaohsiung Film Archive, the fund rewards the projects that are based on Kaohsiung with local features, and intends to break the norm and traditions. To date, more than 40 films have been produced, and presented at domestic and international film festivals, with many of them receiving awards.
The casting and pre-production are scheduled to start by the end of this summer.
2019.06.05
"Swingin'", the short film project by Guo Shang-Sing, has made it onto the shortlist for the 2019 film fund "Kaohsiung Shorts".
Organized by Kaohsiung Film Archive, the fund rewards the projects that are based on Kaohsiung with local features, and intends to break the norm and traditions. To date, more than 40 films have been produced, and presented at domestic and international film festivals, with many of them receiving awards.
The winners are to be announced by the end of June.
2017.08.14
Acer today announced that two of its short films have won the prestigious Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2017. The awarded films include one titled Making Dreams Possible, directed by Maxine Lu and Guo Shang-Sing of Beach House Pictures.
This short film is based on the true stories of three young individuals from China, Philippines and South Africa. While they hail from different backgrounds, they share common aspirations for improving themselves and their communities. With the help from Acer, their dreams are one step closer to becoming reality.
This year, Red Dot received over 8,000 submissions from 50 countries and all projects were assessed individually by an independent and international expert jury in a process spanning several days. The Red Dot Award: Communication Design thus stands more than ever for one of the most renowned evaluation platforms for good design and creativity.
2017.06.06
Ma Ching-Chung, a Golden Bell Award nominee, directs Guo Shang-Sing and Hsu Yuan-Kang in his newly written short “L’attente l’oubli”, a story about a film director’s fighting between reality and imagination for both his creative writing and the relationship with a rising actor.
2017.03.29
Ku Yung-Yen and Guo Shang-Sing rehearse under Yvonne Yu-Fang Li’s direction for “A New Lease of Life”. Ku plays a young girl Ai (Love) who develops the consciousness of her desires by working closely with a male director on a film. Guo plays the director that mentors her. The show premiers on April 21st.
2017.03.05
Guo Shang-Sing takes the leading role voice acting for “A Night Bus”, an animation by award-winning director Hsieh Wen-Ming. The film is sponsored by National Cultural and Arts Foundation and set to premier by 2018.
2017.02.15
Guo Shang-Sing returns to Muzi Playground for the leading role in “A New Lease of Life”, a play written and directed by Yvonne Yu-Fang Li, which will premier in Guling Street Avant-Garde Theatre on April 21st this year.
2016.12.29
While conducting a field research for his feature project, Guo Shang-Sing takes a snap shot of a crime scene where seven people, including three teenagers and a pregnant woman, were shot dead by armed masked men looking for a drug suspect in Caloocan, Philippines.
2016.12.06
Guo Shang-Sing speaks at National Pingtung University today. In the morning session, he speaks about his personal experiences and growth in filmmaking of the past “10 Years— Not a Dream”. In the afternoon session, he speaks further about his vision and goals in “20, 30, 40 Years in Film Industry”. Professor Amy Chu warmly moderates both sessions when the audience responds favorably.
2016.11.22
Acer has released a short “How History Influences Future Technologies and People” for the 40th anniversary campaign directed by Maxine Lu and Guo Shang-Sing. Guo is really proud to have worked on this ambitious project with Maxine and Beach House Pictures.
2016.09.26
Acer has released a teaser for the 40th anniversary campaign directed by Maxine Lu and Guo Shang-Sing.
2016.09.22
Acer has released “Real People, Inspiring Stories” for the 40th anniversary campaign directed by Maxine Lu and Guo Shang-Sing.
2016.07.22
Guo Shang-Sing directs Afrikaner rapper Jack Parow taking some motorcycle tracking shots with his Harley Davidson in Cape Town South Africa. It is for the Acer’s 40th anniversary campaign produced by Beach House Pictures.
2016.06.11
“Merryland”, a play written by Piko Tseng and directed by Guo Shang-Sing, premieres in Guling Street Avant-Garde Theatre in Taipei. It is, among others, the best play selected in the 5th annual Reading for You Festival. Guo not only directs but also performs as the narrator throughout. The Golden Bell winner for the best supporting actress Huang Rou-Min and the Artistic Director of Muzi Playground Yvonne Yu-Fang Lee have formally made their comeback tonight. The audience favorably reacts to Don Don Dong-Lin Lee’s debut performance.
2016.04.22
Body Phase Studio and Guling Street Avant-Garde Theatre launch the 5th annual Reading for You Festival in Taipei. The Studio invites Guo Shang-Sing to direct “Merryland”, a play freshly written by Piko Tseng, which will premier on June 11th this year.
2015.12.21
“West of Taiwan, East of Asia: a study of Asian Experimental Film”, a hardcover edited by Tony Chun-Hui Wu, is now published by Le Ganges Edition and available in limited bookstores. Guo Shang-Sing translates two academic articles from English to Chinese for the book.
2015.12.04
Lu Yi-Ching, a two-time winner at Asia-Pacific Film Festival for the best supporting actress; a Golden Bell and Taipei Award winner for the best actress; a long-term collaborator of Tsai Ming-Liang, speaks at Shih-Hsin University this morning. Guo Shang-Sing moderates the panel discussion. The audiences adore Lu as much as they adore her personae in films.
2015.09.12
Guo Shang-Sing performs a ten-minute monologue “Mosaic”, written by himself, in the afternoon at Ten-Year Exhibition—Discourse on the Future at Guling Street Avant-Garde Theatre.
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"GUO Shang-Sing's work shows great ambition in the visual styles and themes. The saturated color defamiliarizes the country landscapes of Taiwan for local audiences, and yet the long, cold gaze into the characters is reminiscent of the spirit of Taiwanese New Wave—especially that of Edward YANG—a tragic revelation to the absurdity of a disciplinary society." — excerpt from "Sing, Love, Taiwan" written by CHO Tingwu
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2013.06.28
Tra le proiezioni pomeridiane che parlano di bambini: "How I learned to tell a lie" (Come ho imparato a mentire) del regista di Taiwan Shang-Sing Guo ha ricevuto la Menzione speciale della giuria al Los Angeles Asian Pacific Festival.
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2013.01.16French ladies can't wait to see "Kong Peh Tshat or: How I Learned to Tell a Lie"!