Ho-Hsi Chi(1919-1983)
- Cinematographer
- Additional Crew
- Camera and Electrical Department
Born in Jiangsu Province, China, Chi Ho-Hsi (also Qi Hexi) was a renowned cinematographer in Taiwan, credited for over twenty films. He is also known as the father of actor Hsiang Yun-Peng (also Heung Wan-Pang; Qi Degang by birth).
Chi studied Educational Technology at the National Institute of Social Education (now Soochow University), specializing in cinematography. After graduating in 1946, he worked as a technician in the Educational Services Department of the Guangxi provincial government before switching over to work in the technical department of its film production unit.
In 1948, Chi began working at Taiwan Film Studio as a cinematographer, writer, and director. Most of his work at the time were documentaries; he also traveled to war zones as a newsreel photographer during the Korean War. During a particularly fruitful decade (ca. 1962-1971), Chi became a five-time winner for Best Documentary Cinematography at the annual Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan.
Chi Ho-Hsi also taught at various institutions in Taiwan, including the University of National Defense (commonly known as Fu Hsing Kang College); Chinese Culture University; and the National Academy of Arts (now National Taiwan University of Arts). Aside from his teaching and cinematography work, Chi also edited several technical manuals for cinematography. During his career at Taiwan Film Studio, Chi worked as a cinematographer, technician, technical advisor, writer, and director; he also served as vice chair for the film production committee. Upon retirement, Chi established the Nan Chiang Film Production Company, which focused on producing educational and documentary films as well as investing in narrative film productions. Chi Ho-Hsi died in a car accident in Taipei on October 25, 1983.
Chi studied Educational Technology at the National Institute of Social Education (now Soochow University), specializing in cinematography. After graduating in 1946, he worked as a technician in the Educational Services Department of the Guangxi provincial government before switching over to work in the technical department of its film production unit.
In 1948, Chi began working at Taiwan Film Studio as a cinematographer, writer, and director. Most of his work at the time were documentaries; he also traveled to war zones as a newsreel photographer during the Korean War. During a particularly fruitful decade (ca. 1962-1971), Chi became a five-time winner for Best Documentary Cinematography at the annual Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan.
Chi Ho-Hsi also taught at various institutions in Taiwan, including the University of National Defense (commonly known as Fu Hsing Kang College); Chinese Culture University; and the National Academy of Arts (now National Taiwan University of Arts). Aside from his teaching and cinematography work, Chi also edited several technical manuals for cinematography. During his career at Taiwan Film Studio, Chi worked as a cinematographer, technician, technical advisor, writer, and director; he also served as vice chair for the film production committee. Upon retirement, Chi established the Nan Chiang Film Production Company, which focused on producing educational and documentary films as well as investing in narrative film productions. Chi Ho-Hsi died in a car accident in Taipei on October 25, 1983.