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The Taipei Film Festival is just around the corner! It has become one of the most important showcases for homegrown talent in Asia, but do you know how it all began?

From humble beginnings to becoming a platform that champions bold, independent voices in Taiwanese cinema, the festival has come a long way. Here are eight fun facts about the Taipei Film Festival.

Looking for even more? Check out our TaiwanPlus Originals explainer!

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Get ready for an exclusive first look!

TaiwanPlus Arts & Culture is proud to host an exclusive premiere for ‘Top Talents’, where you’ll meet the stars of this year’s most talked-about films before the Taipei Film Festival begins on June 19. For the third year in a row, the Taipei Film Festival has teamed up with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) to shine a spotlight on rising stars in the world of Taiwanese cinema and international co-productions.

Be the first to watch ‘Top Talents’ only on TaiwanPlus Arts & Culture!

#TopTalents2025 #TaipeiFilmFestival #TAICCA #TaiwanCinema #TaiwanPlusExclusive

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From Taipei to Beijing, the beat goes on!

'BPM ECSTASY: The Techno Wave Between Taipei and Beijing' follows three DJs — as they rebuild, remix, and revive Asia’s underground techno scenes post-COVID. From club culture to live sets, this docuseries dives into the heart of techno across two of Asia’s most vibrant cities.

This weekend's special screening at Glowball Festival with Taipei Music Center.
Watch the full series now with TaiwanPlus.

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Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Iconic Taiwanese Cinema!
We're launching an exclusive online screening series spotlighting groundbreaking Taiwanese films that challenged conventions and redefined storytelling.

Every Friday from now until November, discover three cinematic gems that capture Taiwan’s evolving society. Full list available on @letterboxd as well.

📘 Download our free curated handbook and stream for free now on TaiwanPlus
www.taiwanplus.com/the-pursuit-of-a-cinematic-drea…

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3 months ago | [YT] | 10

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Exciting news! Our 'Art Attack' episode The Tale of Fairy Fantasy is the official selection at the Lift-Off Global Network award for Best Short Film / Documentary! 🏆

Taiwanese visual artist Ni Jui-hung explores how society’s unspoken ideal of femininity — the “fairy” (仙女) — shaped her view of beauty and identity. Inspired by the ornate, storytelling style of Taoist temple art, Ni reimagines everyday life as mythic scenes, using brush and ink to deconstruct the concept of cuteness and to push the social boundaries behind it.

Dive into the award-winning episode and discover how art becomes a lens for self-reflection and cultural critique.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGBz1...

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Nymphia Wind returned to the Drag Race finale stage in full form — draped in white, with Taiwan’s extinct Formosan clouded leopard perched atop Jade Mountain, and surrounded by Mikado pheasants. 🇹🇼

This look is a powerful tribute to her roots — and a moment that put Taiwan’s culture and biodiversity in the global spotlight. Watch our in-depth feature on Nymphia’s journey, identity, and drag aesthetic — streaming now on TaiwanPlus Arts and Culture.

妮妃雅重返魯保羅變裝皇后秀並且火力全開！她以雲豹、玉山、台灣帝雉等意象點綴一襲白色禮服，再次將多元的台灣文化推上國際舞台。想要深入了解妮妃雅如何探索身份認同與變裝美學，敬請收看TaiwanPlus Arts and Culture的獨家紀錄片。

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🌍Earth Day 2025🌍
Our power and our planet include animals, too! Meet the engineer turned artist who creates immersive experiences to show you the world through an animal’s eyes. How do eels survive in the sewer? What does it sound like to be a cat on the prowl? Do feathers really keep you warm in winter? Would you build your nest in a nuclear fallout?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXkoH...

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Songwriting Workshop!

ABAO ‪@abao_888‬ and the Nanguaq Girls write lyrics a little different from English or Mandopop songs. Taiwan’s Indigenous communities improvise with playful sounds to express emotion and create connection. You don’t always need to know the words. Rhythm doesn’t need translation.

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It's Megaport Music Festival weekend ‪@megaportfestival7146‬! We're especially looking forward to bands like ‪@DIZLIKETW‬ and Sam Seng Hiàn Gē #三牲獻藝. Who are you most excited to see? 🤩

In case you can't be at this weekend's festival, or you'd like to learn more about the artistry and musicianship of these two Taiwanese bands, here's some documentaries we made about them not too long ago👇

Sam Seng Hiàn Gē: https://youtu.be/yGop22R7yQg
DIZLIKE: https://youtu.be/h_lrXQG3CYs

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You’ve heard of the Big Four fashion weeks—Paris, Milan, London, and New York. But did you know Taiwan has its own fashion week?

This season, Taipei Fashion Week is going green! The AW25 shows kick off tonight, and whether you're in Taiwan or not, we've got you covered. Watch this quick explainer featuring the one and only @Taipeiqueen (yes, her name is very on brand).

It’s time to be fashionable and sustainable 👇
https://youtu.be/45sNWo7HWsw

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