Te-Sheng, a talented filmmaker, entered the industry in the late 1960s, commencing his career in a modest production house. His journey took a significant turn in 1995 when he joined Edward Yang's esteemed film studio, serving as a grip assistant.
As he honed his skills, Te-Sheng was subsequently promoted to assistant director for the 1996 film "Mahjong", a testament to his growing expertise. Between 1995 and 1998, he directed a series of short films, including "Face in the Evening", "Three Dialogues", and "Before Dawn", which collectively earned the Golden Harvest Award for Film and Digital Video.
Te-Sheng's 1999 feature film "About July" garnered widespread acclaim from Taiwanese film critics and was recognized with a Special Mention from the Alcan Dragons And Tigers Award For Young Cinema at the prestigious Vancouver International Film Festival.
