In 1956, Hong Kong and Taiwan based filmmakers started cooperating in the making of films, especially in the area of joint investment.
「中影」初創時，因缺乏市場、技術及演藝人才，拍片量少。民營公司自更提不起投資興趣，視拍片為畏途。當時台灣放映的國語影片，多為香港製品。