With a long history in the United States, the "Sundance Film Festival" has created several avenues for the exchanges of Asian films. Taiwan hosted the event this year for the first time, following Hong Kong and Indonesia. It hosted several talks as well as screenings of a variety of chosen works and competitions for short films.
To promote intercultural exchanges of Asian films, Taiwan hosts the Asian Sundance Film Festival for the first time.Photo provided by Asian Sundance Film Festival
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Hollywood filmmakers from Sundance Film Festival, including Taiwanese directors Justin Lin, Todd Makurath, and producer Dan Lin, visit the country to discuss their filming experiences.
To promote intercultural exchanges of Asian films, Taiwan hosts the Asian Sundance Film Festival for the first time.Photo provided by Asian Sundance Film Festival
Additionally, nine nominated films from the more than 250 registered Taiwanese short films will be screened as part of the festival from this year's short film competition. The winning film will be eligible to compete for the top honor with and other top productions from across the globe in the United States early the following year.
To promote intercultural exchanges of Asian films, Taiwan hosts the Asian Sundance Film Festival for the first time.Photo provided by Asian Sundance Film Festival
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