ZONGYU HSIEH (OA)
Photographer / Cinematographer / Director
Based in Taipei, Taiwan
Faculty Member, Department of Graphic Communications, Shih Hsin University
Master of Design, Department of Communications Design, Shih Chien University
Zongyu Hsieh is a photographer, cinematographer, and director with over a decade of experience in visual creation. His work spans advertising, music videos, films, and independent projects, combining photography, creative direction, and visual storytelling.
With a keen observation of everyday details and cultural contexts, he approaches each project through both aesthetic intuition and rational thinking—translating ideas, emotions, and complex creative needs into distinctive visual languages.
Working across commercial and personal practice, his work has received international recognition in photography, advertising, design, and film.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2026
London International Creative Competition — Finalist, SHOOT (Photo/Video) / Pets Tseng – No More Tears to Shed / Cinematographer
2025
LIT Advertising Awards — Platinum Winner / PHILIPS Smart Lock Box / Director
New York Photography Awards — Silver Winner, Commercial – Advertising / ASUS Zenbook / Photographer
2024
International Photography Awards — Official Selection, Advertising / ROG Phone 8
International Photography Awards — Official Selection, Fine Art / Pure Elegance
Tokyo International Foto Awards — Honorable Mention, Analog / Film Portrait / JPURE
Tokyo International Foto Awards — Honorable Mention, Special / Macro Photography / Slime
Sub-Tropical Independent Film Festival — Finalist / Agian3Small / Director
Miyakojima Film Festival — Official Selection / Agian3Small / Director
2023
iF Design Award / ASUS ROG Phone 6 Product Video / Cinematographer
The Telly Awards — Gold & Silver Winner / ASUS ROG Phone 6 Product Video / Cinematographer
Korea International Short Film Festival — Best Short Film / Agian3Small / Director
Independent Shorts Awards — Best Student Director, Best Original Story & Best Indie Short / Agian3Small / Director
The 34th Golden Melody Awards — Nomination / I Will Find You – Memorable Moments / Cinematographer
Waterford International Film Festival — Official Selection / Agian3Small / Director
2022
Red Dot Design Award / ASUS – Wow the World Online Launch Event / Cinematographer
iF Design Award / OQLIQ 2021 NYFW SS / Cinematographer
2021
ARFF Paris — Best Cinematography / Tainan Fantage / Cinematographer
Golden Pin Design Award / OQLIQ 2021 NYFW SS / Cinematographer
Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions by Lift-Off Global Network / Mind Wandering / Director
Noble International Film Festival and Awards / Mind Wandering / Director
Pingtung Film Festival — Best Cinematography / Drama Short: Miss / Director & Cinematographer
EXHIBITIONS
2026
International Invitational Exhibition — VISIBLE BEAUTY / Sunlight Painting
2023
Metaphor of Castration: UngCha Solo Exhibition with Photographer Zongyu Hsieh
PUBLICATIONS
2024
The North Face — Run: Come See Us in Formosa
FIGGI Magazine — Fine Art & Visual Art, June
Warriors Within Collective — Volume 17
PENIDA Magazine — May 2024, Issue #10
RASH — Ego Death 008
VOUS Magazine — The April Portrait Edition, Vol. 2
UAMODELS — Portrait Issue
2023
A Fienfh Magazine — March Issue / JPURE