Gao Qun-shu

Gao Qun-shu, a mainland Chinese director, was born on March 7, 1966. He graduated from the Journalism Department of Hebei University and once worked at a television station in Shijiazhuang City. His expertise lies in directing police-and-criminal-themed dramas. In 2000, his directed series "命案十三宗 (Thirteen Cases)" was hailed as one of the top ten most popular TV dramas of the year in Beijing. In 2005, he ventured into the film industry, initiating the production of his first film - "The Tokyo Trial". In 2008, his directed film "Old Fish" won the Most Attentive Director Award at the 5th Film Channel Media Awards, and also secured the Jury Grand Prix at the 11th Shanghai International Film Festival. In 2009, "The Message", a film co-directed by him and Taiwanese director Chen Kuo-fu, garnered considerable success at the box office. In 2010, his directed and scripted film "Wind Blast" received considerable attention after its release. In 2012, his film "Beijing Blues" won Best Director at the 15th Shanghai Film Festival and bagged Best Drama, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing at the 49th Golden Horse Awards, along with the Best Director at the 13th Chinese Film Media Awards. In 2013, Gao Qunshu directed the film "Crimes of Passion", adapted from a novel of the same name by Hai Yan. In 2014, he produced the urban romance drama "Three Bosom Girls". The following year, he served as the chief content officer of YOOZOO Pictures and directed the comedy film "The New Year's Eve of Old Lee" in 2016. In 2020, his directed "Unbending Wil" was broadcast on television. In 2023, he won the Best Director at the 4th New Era International Film Festival with his film "Seven Killings". In 2024, his directed film "Three Old Boys" was released in mainland China.