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Taiwan Screenwriters Institute established to strengthen film industry
With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development (BAMID), the Screenwriters Guild of Taiwan, the Taiwan Screenwriters Association, and the National Museum of Taiwan Literature jointly inaugurated the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute on Aug. 30. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Taiwan Literature Hub, officiated by Minister of Culture Li Yuan, BAMID Director-General Wang Shu-fang (王淑芳), and Screenwriters Guild of Taiwan Chairperson Tsai Yi-ho (蔡顗禾). Minister Li noted that to strengthen the filmmaking industry, the MOC has established a comprehensive ecosystem encompassing funding, subsidies, education, and international marketing. He emphasized that the mission of the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute is to cultivate new talent and support the industry, thereby driving the growth of related creative fields such as literature, illustration, and music. Chairperson Tsai expressed her gratitude to the MOC and BAMID, as well as to the curriculum committee and lecturers who strive to elevate the craft of screenwriting, hoping that the institute will help students grow and foster interdisciplinary exchange. According to the MOC, the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute offers two programs—“Core Skills Development” and “Professional Creators”—providing comprehensive training designed to meet industry needs. Courses cover the fundamentals of scriptwriting, narrative structure, character design, and include training in the Writer’s Room model. For more information, visit the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute’s official website.

Taiwan Screenwriters Institute established to strengthen film industry

2025-09-01
With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development (BAMID), the Screenwriters Guild of Taiwan, the Taiwan Screenwriters Association, and the National Museum of Taiwan Literature jointly inaugurated the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute on Aug. 30. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Taiwan Literature Hub, officiated by Minister of Culture Li Yuan, BAMID Director-General Wang Shu-fang (王淑芳), and Screenwriters Guild of Taiwan Chairperson Tsai Yi-ho (蔡顗禾). Minister Li noted that to strengthen the filmmaking industry, the MOC has established a comprehensive ecosystem encompassing funding, subsidies, education, and international marketing. He emphasized that the mission of the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute is to cultivate new talent and support the industry, thereby driving the growth of related creative fields such as literature, illustration, and music. Chairperson Tsai expressed her gratitude to the MOC and BAMID, as well as to the curriculum committee and lecturers who strive to elevate the craft of screenwriting, hoping that the institute will help students grow and foster interdisciplinary exchange. According to the MOC, the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute offers two programs—“Core Skills Development” and “Professional Creators”—providing comprehensive training designed to meet industry needs. Courses cover the fundamentals of scriptwriting, narrative structure, character design, and include training in the Writer’s Room model. For more information, visit the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute’s official website.
21th Osaka Asian Film Festival kicks off with Taiwan film ‘Tracing to Expo ’70’
The 21th Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) commenced on Aug. 29 with the Taiwanese film “Tracing to Expo ’70 (2k Restoration).” The opening event was graced by the presence of the film’s female lead Judy Ongg (翁倩玉). Back on the big screen after 55 years, just as the Expo returns to Osaka this year, viewers of “Tracing to Expo ’70 (萬博追踪)” will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Osaka Expo in 1970 through a dazzling 2K restoration meticulously carried out by the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute. Minister of Culture Li Yuan remarked that the premiere of the newly restored “Tracing to Expo ’70” reflects Taiwan’s achievements in digital film restoration and preservation. He added that restored films offer audiences around the world opportunities to witness Taiwan’s past, as well as to experience the warmth and resilience that characterize the island’s spirit. Taiwan’s Representative to Japan Lee Yi-yang (李逸洋) praised Judy Ongg for her remarkable career achievements and her long-standing support in promoting Taiwan-Japan exchange. He also highlighted the enduring partnership and collaborations between Taiwan and Japan over the years.

21th Osaka Asian Film Festival kicks off with Taiwan film ‘Tracing to Expo ’70’

2025-09-01
The 21th Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) commenced on Aug. 29 with the Taiwanese film “Tracing to Expo ’70 (2k Restoration).” The opening event was graced by the presence of the film’s female lead Judy Ongg (翁倩玉). Back on the big screen after 55 years, just as the Expo returns to Osaka this year, viewers of “Tracing to Expo ’70 (萬博追踪)” will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Osaka Expo in 1970 through a dazzling 2K restoration meticulously carried out by the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute. Minister of Culture Li Yuan remarked that the premiere of the newly restored “Tracing to Expo ’70” reflects Taiwan’s achievements in digital film restoration and preservation. He added that restored films offer audiences around the world opportunities to witness Taiwan’s past, as well as to experience the warmth and resilience that characterize the island’s spirit. Taiwan’s Representative to Japan Lee Yi-yang (李逸洋) praised Judy Ongg for her remarkable career achievements and her long-standing support in promoting Taiwan-Japan exchange. He also highlighted the enduring partnership and collaborations between Taiwan and Japan over the years.
2025 APEC Industry- Academia Cooperation Workshop Leveraging Digitalization for Talent Inclusion and Empowerment
To strengthen regional collaboration in industry-academia engagement and cross-domain talent development, the Ministry of Education of Chinese Taipei hosted the 2025 APEC Industry-Academia Collaboration Workshop from August 27 to 28 in Taipei. The event welcomed 36 representatives from 10 APEC member economies, along with nearly 70 participants from local universities and colleges, to exchange insights on how to align talent development strategies with the needs of emerging industries in the digital era. In his opening remarks, Dr. Chen-Pang Hsu, Deputy Director of the Department of Technological and Vocational Education, emphasized that the rapid changes of the digital age are reshaping the relationship between education and industry. He noted that Chinese Taipei remains committed to cross-sector collaboration to cultivate innovative, digitally competent, and inclusive future talent, while working with other economies to expand the regional network of cooperation. Centered around the theme " Leveraging Digitalization for Talent Inclusion and Empowerment: Facilitating Economic Transitions by Academia-Industry Partnership," the workshop featured three keynote speeches: • Dr. Kim Heon Young, Chair of the RISE (Regional Innovation System and Education) Central Committee in Korea, shared strategic insights on Korea’s “Regional Innovation University” and “Glocal College 30” initiatives, aimed at enabling sustainable higher education reform in response to globalization. • Dr. Srichattra Chaivongvilan, strategist at Thailand’s APEC Center for Technology Foresight, introduced national strategies for bridging the education system and labor market through digital transformation and skills-based policy. • Dr. Jenn-Hwan Tarng, Vice President of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, presented outcomes from the Industry-Academia Innovation School, focusing on the development of advanced digital talent and strong university-industry linkages. In addition to the keynotes, seven best-practice case presentations were delivered by speakers from Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, along with local experts. The cases covered practical models in AI, railway technology, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and smart manufacturing, highlighting strategies for industry-aligned curricula, applied research, and high-skill talent cultivation. To foster inclusive dialogue, the workshop also featured three concurrent focus group discussions under the themes of: • Cross-Domain Digital Talent Development • Inclusive Digital Transformation • Sustaining Collaboration and Regional Growth These sessions allowed participants to explore institutional challenges and share innovative practices in industry-academia collaboration. A concluding panel summarized key insights and offered forward-looking policy recommendations. On the second day, APEC delegates visited Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, where they toured facilities dedicated to semiconductor packaging, smart manufacturing, and 5G module development. The visit offered a comprehensive view of how local universities integrate technological innovation into teaching and applied training. A cultural tour was also arranged to showcase the depth and diversity of Chinese Taipei’s cultural and educational assets. The Ministry of Education noted that the workshop received official endorsement from the APEC Human Resources Development Working Group (HRDWG) and was supported by seven member economies: Chile, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Thailand. The event underscored Chinese Taipei’s longstanding dedication to technical and vocational education and international cooperation. Through this event, the Ministry aims to further advance practical regional exchanges and multi-level partnerships, and to cultivate innovative talent in alignment with the demands of the digital economy—injecting new momentum into regional prosperity.

2025 APEC Industry- Academia Cooperation Workshop Leveraging Digitalization for Talent Inclusion and Empowerment

2025-08-29
To strengthen regional collaboration in industry-academia engagement and cross-domain talent development, the Ministry of Education of Chinese Taipei hosted the 2025 APEC Industry-Academia Collaboration Workshop from August 27 to 28 in Taipei. The event welcomed 36 representatives from 10 APEC member economies, along with nearly 70 participants from local universities and colleges, to exchange insights on how to align talent development strategies with the needs of emerging industries in the digital era. In his opening remarks, Dr. Chen-Pang Hsu, Deputy Director of the Department of Technological and Vocational Education, emphasized that the rapid changes of the digital age are reshaping the relationship between education and industry. He noted that Chinese Taipei remains committed to cross-sector collaboration to cultivate innovative, digitally competent, and inclusive future talent, while working with other economies to expand the regional network of cooperation. Centered around the theme " Leveraging Digitalization for Talent Inclusion and Empowerment: Facilitating Economic Transitions by Academia-Industry Partnership," the workshop featured three keynote speeches: • Dr. Kim Heon Young, Chair of the RISE (Regional Innovation System and Education) Central Committee in Korea, shared strategic insights on Korea’s “Regional Innovation University” and “Glocal College 30” initiatives, aimed at enabling sustainable higher education reform in response to globalization. • Dr. Srichattra Chaivongvilan, strategist at Thailand’s APEC Center for Technology Foresight, introduced national strategies for bridging the education system and labor market through digital transformation and skills-based policy. • Dr. Jenn-Hwan Tarng, Vice President of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, presented outcomes from the Industry-Academia Innovation School, focusing on the development of advanced digital talent and strong university-industry linkages. In addition to the keynotes, seven best-practice case presentations were delivered by speakers from Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, along with local experts. The cases covered practical models in AI, railway technology, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and smart manufacturing, highlighting strategies for industry-aligned curricula, applied research, and high-skill talent cultivation. To foster inclusive dialogue, the workshop also featured three concurrent focus group discussions under the themes of: • Cross-Domain Digital Talent Development • Inclusive Digital Transformation • Sustaining Collaboration and Regional Growth These sessions allowed participants to explore institutional challenges and share innovative practices in industry-academia collaboration. A concluding panel summarized key insights and offered forward-looking policy recommendations. On the second day, APEC delegates visited Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, where they toured facilities dedicated to semiconductor packaging, smart manufacturing, and 5G module development. The visit offered a comprehensive view of how local universities integrate technological innovation into teaching and applied training. A cultural tour was also arranged to showcase the depth and diversity of Chinese Taipei’s cultural and educational assets. The Ministry of Education noted that the workshop received official endorsement from the APEC Human Resources Development Working Group (HRDWG) and was supported by seven member economies: Chile, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Thailand. The event underscored Chinese Taipei’s longstanding dedication to technical and vocational education and international cooperation. Through this event, the Ministry aims to further advance practical regional exchanges and multi-level partnerships, and to cultivate innovative talent in alignment with the demands of the digital economy—injecting new momentum into regional prosperity.
NTMoFA launches exhibition highlighting early years of Shiy De-Jinn
The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) and the Shiy De Jinn Foundation are collaborating to present the exhibition “Enduring Imprints: Traces of Life and Art – Shiy De-Jinn’s Early Years, 1943-1966 (履痕深烙：席德進早期的生命和藝術軌跡, 1943-1966).” The exhibition features more than one hundred paintings by Shiy De-Jinn (席德進), along with his diaries, book collections, and other personal items. The opening ceremony, taking place on Aug. 23, was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang (王時思), NTMoFA Director Chen Kuang-yi (陳貺怡), curator Yang Yung-yuan (楊永源), and other distinguished guests. Deputy Minister Wang emphasized that through such exhibitions, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) seeks to introduce Taiwanese artists from different eras to the public. She expressed gratitude to the curator and the NTMoFA for presenting Shiy’s life and artistic journey, offering audiences an opportunity to appreciate the artist’s works and get a better understanding of their historical contexts. Director Chen thanked the Shiy De Jinn Foundation for its generous donation of 1,864 artworks following Shiy’s passing. The exhibition highlights Shiy’s works from 1943 to 1966, showcasing his early creations marked by both challenges and experimentation. According to the NTMoFA, Shiy was a passionate artist whose works reflect the interplay between struggle and freedom, as well as the balance between solitude and vitality. The exhibition is on view at NTMoFA Gallery 101 through Dec. 7.

NTMoFA launches exhibition highlighting early years of Shiy De-Jinn

2025-08-28
The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) and the Shiy De Jinn Foundation are collaborating to present the exhibition “Enduring Imprints: Traces of Life and Art – Shiy De-Jinn’s Early Years, 1943-1966 (履痕深烙：席德進早期的生命和藝術軌跡, 1943-1966).” The exhibition features more than one hundred paintings by Shiy De-Jinn (席德進), along with his diaries, book collections, and other personal items. The opening ceremony, taking place on Aug. 23, was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang (王時思), NTMoFA Director Chen Kuang-yi (陳貺怡), curator Yang Yung-yuan (楊永源), and other distinguished guests. Deputy Minister Wang emphasized that through such exhibitions, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) seeks to introduce Taiwanese artists from different eras to the public. She expressed gratitude to the curator and the NTMoFA for presenting Shiy’s life and artistic journey, offering audiences an opportunity to appreciate the artist’s works and get a better understanding of their historical contexts. Director Chen thanked the Shiy De Jinn Foundation for its generous donation of 1,864 artworks following Shiy’s passing. The exhibition highlights Shiy’s works from 1943 to 1966, showcasing his early creations marked by both challenges and experimentation. According to the NTMoFA, Shiy was a passionate artist whose works reflect the interplay between struggle and freedom, as well as the balance between solitude and vitality. The exhibition is on view at NTMoFA Gallery 101 through Dec. 7.
Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 to kick off on Sept. 19
The Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 will take place from Sept. 19 to Oct. 12 in Taipei, with an additional showcase from Sept. 22 to 28 in Kaohsiung. Highlighting environmental changes caused by human activities, the festival will introduce the Environmental Rights section for the first time, alongside the Human Rights Lens section, inviting audiences to explore diverse dimensions of human rights through the lens of environmental justice. The Environmental Rights section will feature five films, including “The Blue Trail,” “The Incredible Snow Woman,” “Only on Earth,” “The Rover,” and “Flow,” examining environmental transformations in the Amazon’s rainforest, Greenland’s icy landscape, and Taiwan’s mountain peaks, Meanwhile, the Human Rights Lens section will showcase nine documentaries and feature films addressing political violence, social suppression, history, and resistance. The lineup includes “Meeting with Pol Pot,” “Invisible Nation,” “Timestamp,” “Black Box Diaries,” “The Accidental Politician,” “I’m Still Here,” “An Unfinished Film,” “The Swallows of Kabul,” and “Sima’s Song.” The festival also invites schools, organizations, exhibition spaces, cafes, independent bookstores, and other partners to host independent screenings. For more information, go to the Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 official website, Facebook page, and Instagram.

Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 to kick off on Sept. 19

2025-08-22
The Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 will take place from Sept. 19 to Oct. 12 in Taipei, with an additional showcase from Sept. 22 to 28 in Kaohsiung. Highlighting environmental changes caused by human activities, the festival will introduce the Environmental Rights section for the first time, alongside the Human Rights Lens section, inviting audiences to explore diverse dimensions of human rights through the lens of environmental justice. The Environmental Rights section will feature five films, including “The Blue Trail,” “The Incredible Snow Woman,” “Only on Earth,” “The Rover,” and “Flow,” examining environmental transformations in the Amazon’s rainforest, Greenland’s icy landscape, and Taiwan’s mountain peaks, Meanwhile, the Human Rights Lens section will showcase nine documentaries and feature films addressing political violence, social suppression, history, and resistance. The lineup includes “Meeting with Pol Pot,” “Invisible Nation,” “Timestamp,” “Black Box Diaries,” “The Accidental Politician,” “I’m Still Here,” “An Unfinished Film,” “The Swallows of Kabul,” and “Sima’s Song.” The festival also invites schools, organizations, exhibition spaces, cafes, independent bookstores, and other partners to host independent screenings. For more information, go to the Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 official website, Facebook page, and Instagram.