With Hong Kong Filmart and the Hong Kong-Asia Film Finance Forum in full swing, Taiwan is rolling out a series of film and television projects led by the Taiwan Creative Content Authority (TAICCA), highlighting Taiwan’s growing ambitions in international co-production and global distribution.
Two titles will headline the Taiwan Spotlight Showcase on March 18, each highlighting the diversity and vitality of Taiwan’s screen industry while offering a unique creative vision to international buyers and partners.
The TV series “Addicted” is being produced by the same team behind previous Taiwanese hits that grossed more than NT$100 million (approximately $3.2 million) at the local box office, with Chen Yi-han starring alongside Harry Cheung and Sam Lin. The series examines various forms of addiction through multiple characters, with themes ranging from crime and social issues to growth factors.
Following “Addicted”, the narration feature “Haru and Tae” is also another highlight of the showcase. The project, directed by Japanese film director Satoru Ikeda, received attention in 2022 when it won the Golden Horse Film Project Promotion Vision Award. Starring Taiwanese actors Quantin Liu and Sun Kae-fan, the film uses a fantasy-driven story to explore themes of family and generational bonds.
Both projects will reveal exclusive first-look material on Taiwan Spotlight, including never-before-seen stills and footage. The director and key cast members will also be in attendance to share insights and stories from their work.
Taiwan also maintains a strong presence at Filmart, with its pavilion hosting 106 companies and showcasing 242 titles across diverse genres, with Taiwanese talent demonstrating their unique voices and international ambitions. Notable entries include “Suffocation,” Taiwan’s first one-off horror film, which was selected for the 2026 Cinequest Film Festival – Horror, Thriller, Fantasy Feature Competition. The feature “Blowing Out the Candle Before Making a Wishes” explores themes such as money, family, and responsibility.
The romantic comedy “Labour of love” explores modern relationships and the complexities of love and commitment in today’s society. The documentary Ripple provides a down-to-earth look at life in China’s Bengbu, following fishermen and their families who leave the sea to rebuild their lives on land. The project was selected for the 2024 Feature Documentary Program of the China Film Foundation Special Fund for Women Filmmakers.
Taiwan emphasizes international co-production at HAF. Topping the list is Mamma Mia Let Me Go! (Hong Kong/Korea/Taiwan), which has been selected for the In-Development Projects (IDP) program along with three other works in progress for post-production funding.
“Many projects, films and TV series gain valuable exposure at Filmart and have a chance to be discovered at international festivals, which can lead to future selections and wider global recognition,” says TAICCA Chairman Su Wang. “The market will also serve as an important launching pad for international engagement during the year. If Taiwanese projects can build stronger market traction, form new partnerships, and garner interest from festivals and global partners, it will be a meaningful outcome for Taiwanese content.”
Wang added: “Through the Creative Content Development Program (CCDP) and Taiwan International Collaborative Funding Program 2.0 (TICP 2.0), TAICCA participates in projects as an investor rather than a grantor.”
The Taiwan Pavilion is supported by the Audiovisual Music Industry Development Bureau and provides a platform to showcase Taiwan’s creative talent internationally.
