Presented by Chairperson Sue Wang, the plan is built around six core pillars: international collaboration, sustainable business models, IP maximisation, ESG-driven corporate engagement, culture-tech innovation, and strategic investment in gaming. Together, they outline a structural shift — from supporting projects to building an ecosystem capable of long-term global growth.
Moving Upstream in International Collaboration
Taiwan has long been recognised for its production strength. Now, TAICCA is pushing further upstream. Beyond co-productions and joint ventures, the agency aims to become involved earlier in development and pre-production, helping shape projects creatively from the outset.
The strategy also places greater emphasis on talent partnerships, ensuring that Taiwanese creators are embedded within international networks not merely as service providers, but as originators and creative leaders.
Building Sustainable, Scalable Hits
In a volatile global marketplace, TAICCA is prioritising projects designed for longevity. Investment will favour transparent operations, solid financing structures and scalable business models capable of travelling internationally.
Crucially, the agency is encouraging tighter alignment between production, distribution and marketing — recognising that global success today depends as much on strategic rollout as on creative quality. The objective is clear: fewer one-off successes, more enduring franchises.
Maximising the Value of Original IP
Original intellectual property sits at the centre of the 2026 vision. TAICCA is increasing support for Taiwanese IP with cross-format potential — projects capable of extending from film and television into stage productions, musicals, publishing and licensing.
By treating IP as a long-term asset rather than a single-title investment, the agency aims to multiply revenue streams and enhance global recognition of Taiwanese storytelling.
ESG as a Bridge to Corporate Capital
With ESG criteria reshaping investment decisions worldwide, TAICCA is positioning cultural content as a credible, transparent partner for enterprise collaboration. By strengthening governance and accountability, the agency seeks to build trust between Taiwan’s powerful technology sector and its creative industries.
The ambition is to channel Taiwan’s strong capital base into sustained cultural investment, aligning innovation-driven corporations with content that carries both commercial and social value.
Culture-Tech in Action
Rather than treating technology as a buzzword, TAICCA’s next phase focuses on practical implementation. AI, big data, immersive production and virtual design will be integrated across the content pipeline — from development and production through to distribution.
This culture-tech approach leverages Taiwan’s established technology strengths, aiming to streamline workflows while cultivating a distinctive narrative identity grounded in technological fluency.
Gaming as a Strategic Engine
Gaming stands out as a high-growth priority. TAICCA sees interactive entertainment as a scalable sector capable of driving cross-media expansion into animation, film and licensing.
By backing original Taiwanese games that reflect local culture and storytelling depth, the agency intends to elevate gaming from a standalone segment into a strategic driver of brand recognition and franchise development.
A Strong 2025 Foundation
CEO Erica Wang described 2025 as a breakthrough year, with numerous TAICCA-backed projects achieving both commercial performance and festival recognition.
Among theatrical releases, 96 Minutes, Mudborn and A Foggy Tale each surpassed NT$100 million (approx. USD 3.2 million) at the box office, signalling renewed momentum for Taiwanese cinema.
Several productions gained international acclaim. A Foggy Tale dominated the Golden Horse Awards, winning Best Narrative Feature among multiple honours. 96 Minutes secured Best Visual Effects at the same ceremony and crossed NT$206 million at the box office.
Other standout titles included Blind Love, which won Best Feature Film at the Joburg Film Festival, and The Waves Will Carry Us, recognised at the Golden Horse Awards and selected for the Tokyo International Film Festival. Dear Stranger screened in the “A Window on Asian Cinema” section at the Busan International Film Festival, while Morte Cucina travelled to the San Sebastián International Film Festival and competed in Tokyo.
On the television side, productions were recognized at the Golden Bell Awards, while animation title A Mighty Adventure won at the Golden Horse Awards and the Hong Kong Asian Film Financing Forum.
2026 Titles to Watch
Looking ahead, 2026 will see the release of Kung Fu, directed by Taiwanese creator Giddens Ko, adapted from his own novel and already generating strong market buzz. In animation, Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I’ll Obtain Ultimate Power — based on a novel by Nazuna Miki — signals further cross-border IP development. Meanwhile, the RPG Path of Ambition: The Sun Rise, launched in January 2026, reinforces gaming’s central role in the agency’s strategy.
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