The seventh Taiwan Creative Content Fest opened in Taipei on Friday, marking a significant moment for the region’s media and entertainment sector. Sue Wang, chair of the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), addressed the opening ceremony by highlighting how artificial intelligence is reshaping the definition of creative industries and human society.
Wang posed a critical question to the audience: Does cultural content still have a future in an age of automation? She argued that while AI can handle technical tasks, it cannot replace the emotional elements of creative work that resonate with people. Wang urged the industry to use technology to serve human needs and improve lives, stating that cultural content is essential for building a happier society.
Global Collaboration and Market Growth
The event, which runs through November 9 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, has attracted industry participants from 28 countries. The market features 107 exhibitors from seven nations and includes 92 project pitches spanning film, series, animation, documentaries, publishing, and comics.
Wang described the current landscape as one defined by cross-sector, cross-platform, and cross-border collaboration. She noted that horizontal and vertical integration has become a standard trend, requiring stakeholders to work together to build sustainable partnerships.
The four-day forum will host 12 sessions with more than 20 speakers. Topics include international co-production, the consolidation of streaming platforms, intellectual property management, short-form content, and the integration of AI tools.
Government Support and Future Goals
Culture Minister Li Yuan, who chaired the evaluation committee for the first edition of the fest, attended the opening. He observed the event’s evolution from a local exhibition into an international market platform. Li stated that a key goal for the Ministry of Culture and TAICCA is to establish the Taiwan Creative Content Fest as a leading Asian creative-content brand.
The aim is to help cultural workers across Asia and globally find opportunities and secure funding. Li emphasized that the festival serves as a bridge for cultural workers to navigate the changing media landscape.
The opening ceremony was hosted by Taiwanese actor Allison Lin. Dignitaries in attendance included Wang Ting-an, executive secretary of the National Development Fund under the Executive Yuan, as well as representatives from international trade and cultural offices in Taipei. Industry leaders such as Daniel Seah, CEO of Weta FX, and Yoshimura Fumio, president and CEO of Toei Company, also participated in the event.
Source: Variety
