Hsi-lun Chen
Originally from Taiwan and now based in London, with over eight years of experience in photography and filmmaking. Currently working on several projects, including a TV documentary series about Taiwanese Indigenous people overseas. Also contributing as a video journalist for PTS (Public Television Service) Taiwan in international news coverage.
Exhibition
“YIGONG, YIMA(Grandparents) ── the Elderly in Matsu” (Solo)
Jun. 2015 Edlee Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
Jul. 2016 Taoyuan City Department of Cultural Affairs, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Oct. 2016 Matsu Folk Culture Museum, Matsu, Taiwan
"Barely Noticed" Graduation Exhibition (Group)
Oct. 2023 Four Corners Film and photography centre, London, UK
Awards / Recognition
_>Photography
2024 The Royal Photographic Society International Photography Exhibition 166/Shortlisted
2024 PX3, Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris /Honorable Mention
2023 IPA, International Photography Awards /Honorable Mention
2023 IPA, International Photography Awards /Official Selection
2018 IPA, International Photography Awards /Honorable Mention
_> Film / Documentary
2025 ‘Pages & Paths of Taiwan’ (Supervising Editor)
> Shortlisted — The AIBs (Association for International Broadcasting), Arts & Culture (Video)
> Nominated — Best Infotainment Programme, Asian Television Awards
> Nominated — Best Short Form Video Series or Programme(Factual), Asian Television Awards
2025 ‘Ebu Istanda: Taiwan Dreamscapes’ (Co-director, Cinematographer, Editor)
> Nominated — Mandarin Journalism Award for Overseas Media
2025 ‘Weaving Hope – Hsinshe Banana Fiber Workshop’ (DoP)
> Official Selection — Garifuna International Indigenous Film Festival
> Official Selection — Bajío Documentary Film Festival
2024 ‘Encore Echo – 13 Unboxing Sound Stage in Taiwan’ (Editor)
>Nominated — Best Infotainment Programme, Asian Television Awards
2022 ‘Stay Cozy, Stay in Taitung’ (Cinematographer & Editor)
>Award — Cultural and Creative Industry Reporting Award, TV Programme Category
2016 ‘Upstairs with You’ (Executive Producer, Stills Photographer)
>Award —MOD Microfilm & Golden Short Film Contest, Social Category Merit Award.
Artist Residency
24-25 Cité Internationale des Arts, PARIS