Tsui Hark and Nansun Shi Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards.
The Hong Kong Film Awards Association announced on April 11 that director Tsui Hark and producer Nansun Shi are this year’s recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Tsui Hark made his directorial debut with The Butterfly Murders in 1979. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has become one of Hong Kong cinema’s most influential figures. In 1984, he co-founded Film Workshop with Nansun Shi, producing iconic films such as A Better Tomorrow, A Chinese Ghost Story, and Once Upon a Time in China.
Nansun Shi is known for her expertise in production, planning, distribution, and marketing. Her work has played a key role in raising the profile of Hong Kong cinema both locally and internationally.
At the 40th anniversary of Film Workshop, Tsui Hark said, “We never thought about whether we were being bold or not. It was just a group of people making movies together—laughing, crying, and creating unforgettable memories.”
When talking about the struggles of making his first film, he said, “I’m not sure if this will help young directors. You will face setbacks, failures, and self-doubt. You may wonder if you’re doing the right thing, or even if you should stay in this industry. But if film truly means something to you, then you must keep going.”
Speaking on behalf of the board, Hong Kong Film Awards Association Chairman Derek Yee praised their contributions. He called Tsui Hark a visionary who constantly pushes creative boundaries, and credited Nansun Shi for her global outlook and tireless efforts to bring Hong Kong films to the world stage.
By Chen Wang, additional reporting from CNS.
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