2019
56th Golden Horse Awards
GOLDEN HORSE AWARDS
NominatedBest New Director
The Last ThievesNominee: Jack Hsu
SELF PICK · ORIGINAL STORIES
Bringing stories
into life.
From films and series to real encounters,
we keep telling stories about people.
TAIPEI, TAIWANA scene from The Last Thieves
STORIES THAT CONNECT
Stories to watch.
Stories to listen to.
4,655,062+Total podcast downloads
RECOGNITION / GOLDEN HORSE · GOLDEN BELL
Stories recognized.
Nominations for our works and creators
2021
56th Golden Bell Awards
GOLDEN BELL AWARDS
NominatedVariety Program
Lulu: Good to See YouNominatedHost of an Intellectual and Reality Program
Stories of HomeNominee: Bowie Tsang
2022
57th Golden Bell Awards
GOLDEN BELL AWARDS
NominatedLifestyle Program
Stories of Home 2NominatedHost of a Lifestyle Program
Stories of Home 2Nominee: Bowie Tsang
01 / SELECTED WORKS
Every story
has its own doorway.
Films · Series · Documentary programs · Original IP
Mr. Bartender
Original seriesOne drink. One person’s story.
The Bar
Original series · Physical spaceOpen the door to each other’s worlds.
The Last Thieves
FilmBetween ideals and reality, what do we choose?
Stories of Home
Documentary programFollow someone’s memories and rediscover home.
Lulu: Good to See You
Art · ConversationDraw each other. See each other anew.
Inside Out
YouTube documentarySee Shawn Yue’s story through his own eyes.
SELF BAR
Original IP · Immersive experienceThere’s a seat in the story for you, too.
02 / ABOUT SELF PICK
Choose a story you believe in.
Then bring it to the screen.
Founded by director Jack Hsu in 2014, SELF PICK began with original series. Through films, documentary programs and physical spaces, we explore the many sides of people and everyday life.
Original IP is where our creative work begins. Beyond the screen, a story can become a conversation, a journey home or a bar you can actually walk into.
We also explore AI-assisted filmmaking, finding new ways to tell stories through emerging tools.
Meet the director through his everyday picksJACK HSU / DIRECTOR’S PICKS
The director’s everyday picks.
A book for this season, a map of places to eat and drink, and a playlist for everyday life. Get to know the person beyond the work.
This season’s book
The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction: Selected Essays (Chinese edition)
Walter Benjamin · Chinese translation by 莊仲黎
This season’s selection. Benjamin’s essays invite reflection on art and images, from photography and cinema to storytelling.
Places to wander
Places for Solitude · 孤獨的去處
Restaurants · Coffee · Drinks · Walks
Restaurants to visit, a drink to enjoy and favorite walking spots—all on one map. Follow a little of Jack’s everyday life.
Spotify playlist
SELF PICK Album
Jack Hsu’s Spotify playlist · good vibe
Let music keep you company on a walk, or stay with a moment you love. Listen along with Jack’s shared playlist.
SELECTED COLLABORATIONS
Brand collaborations
Selected collaborators, with more stories ahead.
And many more partners who help stories happen.
AND THE STORIES CONTINUE
03 / THE STUDIO
Stories have a real address.
Wolong Street is where we create today.
Once each season, Open Studio invites you into our creative everyday.
SELF PICK creative studio
Da’an District, Taipei
No. 2, Lane 195, Wolong Street
Join our quarterly Open Studio invitation list. We will email you one week before the event to confirm the date, time and attendance arrangements. For business collaborations, please contact us separately by email.
jack@selfgroup.cc