TAIWAN SPOTLIGHT pitching session will showcase four Taiwan projects with significant potential for international co-production.

MY PHOENIX SISTER
Juan-ru gets trapped in unfamiliar Germany after a deceitful call from her sister. They embark on a mind-boggling journey of breast cancer treatment and sisterhood restoration.

Directed by KAO Huai-ju

Previous Work:
ON HAPPINESS ROAD (2017, as Producer)
- Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2018: The Grand Prize
- Academy Awards 2019: Shortlisted for Best Animated Feature Film.

KARMA TANGO
A peace-seeking couple desires to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, accidentally unearthing an anonymous urn of ashes while constructing their eco-friendly cob house. From then, a series of inexplicable occurrences ensue. Can an array of mysterious mind-body-spirit therapies quell the karmic tempest that loomed over their family?

Directed by ZHANG Zhi-teng

Previous Work:
GOOD DAY (2021, Short)
- Busan International Film Festival 2021
THANATOS DRUNK (2015, as Cinematographer)
- Berlinale International Film Festival 2015: ELSE - The Siegessäule Readers' Jury Award

DEEP QUIET ROOM
After his pregnant wife Yi-ting unexpectedly committed suicide, Ming decides to take care of his father-in-law, but only to find out the unbearable truth of Yi-ting’s family that leads to her death.

Directed by SHEN Ko-shang

Previous Work:
TAIPEI FACTORY I (Anthology) (2013)
- Festival de Cannes 2013, Quinzaine des Réalisateurs
10+10 (Anthology) (2011)
- Berlinale International Film Festival 2012, Panorama

SAYUN’S DREAMS
A tale of two women in different eras, both struggling with a well-endowed giant from Tayal tribal mythology in their dreams and with self-identity in daily life.

Directed by Laha Mebow

Previous Work:
HANG IN THERE, KIDS (2016)
- Taiwan’s Oscar 2017 Submission for Best Foreign Language Film

These projects will debut during the EFM, offering an exciting opportunity to explore international partnerships and foster collaboration.