Lin Tsan-ting
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Lin Tsan-ting | |
|---|---|
林贊庭 | |
| Born | 22 March 1930 |
| Died | 14 March 2025 (aged 94) |
| Citizenship | Taiwan |
| Known for | Cinematography |
| Children | Jong Lin |
Lin Tsan-ting (Chinese: 林贊庭; Pinyin: Lín Zàntíng; 22 March 1930 – 14 March 2025) was a Taiwanese cinematographer known for his extensive contributions to Taiwanese cinema.[1] Born in Fengyuan District, Taichung, Taiwan, he began his career in 1949 as an apprentice at the Agricultural Education Motion Pictures studio, which later evolved into the Central Motion Picture Corporation.[2] Throughout his career, Lin worked on over 130 films, earning multiple accolades, including four Golden Horse Awards for Best Cinematography and the Asia Pacific Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography.[3] In 2021, he received the Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first cinematographer to be so honored.[2] Lin played a large role in transitioning Taiwan's film industry from black-and-white to color production and mentored many aspiring cinematographers.[1]
Early life
[edit]Lin Tsan-ting was born on 22 March 1930, in Fengyuan District, Taichung, Taiwan. After graduating from high school, he began his filmmaking career in 1949 as an apprentice at the Agricultural Education Film Studio, the predecessor of the Central Motion Picture Corporation (CMPC).[4]
Career
[edit]Over the course of his six-decade career, Lin worked on more than 130 films, collaborating with director Pai Ching-jui on several notable projects, such as Lonely Seventeen ("寂寞的十七歲") and Home Sweet Home ("家在台北"). His exceptional cinematography earned him multiple accolades, including four Golden Horse Awards for Best Cinematography and the Asia Pacific Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography for Falling Snowflakes ("雪花片片"). In 2021, at the age of 91, Lin was honored with the Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first cinematographer to receive this recognition.[5]
Personal Life
[edit]Lin Tsan-ting had one son, Jong Lin in 1958 who also became a notable cinematographer in Taiwan.[6]
Death
[edit]Lin died from a heart attack on 14 March 2025, at the age of 94.[7]
Legacy
[edit]Beyond his cinematic achievements, Lin Tsan-ting played a crucial role in advancing Taiwan's transition from black-and-white to color film production, helping shape the industry during this transformative period. He founded the I-feng Film Studio ("益豐片廠") and served as president of the Chinese Society of Cinematographers. Lin also authored An Overview of Taiwanese Cinematography Development, 1945-1970, a work documenting the evolution of film production in Taiwan. [4]
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Name of Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Best Secret Agent | Director of Photography |
| 1967 | Lonely Seventeen | Director of Photography |
| 1968 | The Love in Okinawa | Director of Photography |
| 1968 | The Lost Romance | Director of Photography |
| 1968 | The Swordsman of All Swordsmen | Director of Photography |
| 1968 | The Sunset Over the Horizon | Director of Photography |
| 1969 | The Bride & I | Director of Photography |
| 1969 | Accidental Trio | Director of Photography |
| 1970 | Goodbye! Darling | Director of Photography |
| 1971 | Come Haunt with Me | Director of Photography |
| 1971 | Hotel Esquire | Director of Photography |
| 1973 | Love Begins Here | Director of Photography |
| 1973 | Two Ugly Men | Director of Photography |
| 1973 | Morning Goodbye! | Director of Photography |
| 1974 | Falling Snowflakes | Director of Photography |
| 1974 | Girl Friend | Director of Photography |
| 1974 | My Father, My Husband, My Son | Director of Photography |
| 1974 | To Money With Love | Director of Photography |
| 1976 | The Autumn Love Song | Director of Photography |
| 1976 | Victory | Director of Photography |
| 1976 | The Chasing Game | Director of Photography |
| 1977 | There's No Place Like Home | Director of Photography |
| 1978 | Dream of the Red Chamber | Director of Photography |
| 1979 | The Gnome | Director of Photography |
| 1980 | Poor Chasers | Director of Photography |
| 1981 | The Coldest Winter in Peking | Director of Photography |
| 1983 | The Wheel of Life | Director of Photography |
| 1983 | Last Night's Light | Director of Photography |
| 1983 | Ah Fei | Director of Photography |
| 1984 | Shanghai Blues | Director of Photography |
| 1984 | The Last Night of Madame Chin | Director of Photography |
| 1985 | Run Tiger Run | Director of Photography |
| 1985 | Love, Lone Flower | Director of Photography |
| 1985 | The Campus Incidents | Director of Photography |
| 1986 | Classmate Party | Director of Photography |
| 1987 | The Missing People | Director of Photography |
| 1987 | Farewell to the Channel | Director of Photography |
| 1989 | Tian Xia Di Yi Ban | Director of Photography |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "曾獲金馬獎終身成就獎 96歲攝影師林贊庭過世". Yahoo News (in Chinese). 15 March 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Golden Horse Awards-winning cinematographer Lin Tsan-ting dies at 94 - Focus Taiwan". Focus Taiwan - CNA English News. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ "MOC mourns the passing of cinematographer Lin Tsan-ting". Ministry of Culture. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Cinematographer | Lin Tsan-ting". Ministry of Culture. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ "Lin Tsan-ting: A master of cinematography". Taiwan Cinema. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ^ "Lin Liangzhong". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Tsan-Ting Lin | Cinematographer, Camera and Electrical Department". IMDb. Retrieved 26 March 2025.