Asian Filmmakers Poised for Global Expansion at Taiwan Creative Content Fest

The upcoming Taiwan Creative Content Fest, set to take place from November 4-7, 2025, is poised to be a significant event for the Asian media industry. The highlight of the forum will be a keynote address by Janet Yang, the pioneering Asian American who recently became the first to lead the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Yang, an Emmy and Golden Globe winner known for producing acclaimed films like "The Joy Luck Club" and "Over the Moon," will share her insights on how Asian filmmakers can expand their reach in international markets. Alongside Yang, the event will feature over 25 other international speakers, including Jane Wu, the director behind the Emmy-winning animated Netflix series "Blue Eye Samurai," and industry leaders from Korea, Southeast Asia, and Japan.

The forum's dozen sessions will cover a wide range of topics, from funding and distribution tactics for international projects to the blending of fact and fiction in period dramas. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from three acclaimed Taiwanese actresses - Ning Chang, Alice Ko, and Allison Lin - as they discuss their career trajectories and the evolving roles for women both in front of and behind the camera.

TAICCA chair Sue Wang emphasized that the industry is being reshaped by shifts in technology, business models, and investment strategies, and that observing developments in key markets can help Taiwan sharpen its competitive edge globally.