The 7th Taiwan Film Festival in Australia will take place from July 25th to September 14th, spanning six cities: Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, and, for the first time, Adelaide. With over 50 sessions and 20 Australian premieres, the festival features additional events, including a Pitching Competition, Taiwanese Bookshelves, and the most iconic Short Film Competition.
“I’m really excited about the diverse programs this year, ranging from beautiful arthouse cinema to blockbuster comedy. For the first time, we expanded the programming team and dedicated a section to Taiwanese Indigenous works. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Taiwanese Indigenous cultures and highlight their values and voices, which are crucial to Taiwanese identity,” said Benson Wu, the Festival Director.
Opening Night Film:
OLD FOX – Directed by Hsiao Ya-Chuan
AND MILES TO GO BEFORE I SLEEP – Directed by Tsai Tsung-Lung
LOVE IS A GUN – Directed by Lee Hong-Chi
TALES OF TAIPEI – Directed by Yin Chen-Hao, Liu Chuan-Hui, Joseph Hsu, Chong Keat-Aun, Wong Yee-Lam, Pawo Choyning Dorji, Rachid Hami, Remii Huang, and Lee Sin-Je
SNOW IN MIDSUMMER – Directed by Chong Keat-Aun
18×2 BEYOND YOUTHFUL DAYS – Directed by Michihito Fujii
FREE BEATS: THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF CHEN MING CHANG – Directed by Lin Cheng-Shen
BRAVING THE PEAK – Directed by Yang Shou-Yi
SALLI – Directed by Lien Chien-Hung
BREAKING AND RE-ENTERING – Directed by Wang Ding-Lin
FISH MEMORIES – Directed by Chen Hung-Yi
FIRST NATIONS SELECTION
For the first time, the festival presents a dedicated program section for Taiwanese Indigenous and First Nations storytelling selections on the big screen. This year’s selection includes two documentaries, The Woman Carrying The Prey and Dungku Asang, and two narrative shorts, Tayal Forest Club and Kipuaputr.
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
More info about programme and tickets, on the Official Website HERE
