Taiwanese film funds invest in 15 projects across Asia
Four TAICCA-backed investment funds have financed 15 film, TV, and immersive projects in their first year, driving Taiwanese content and international co-productions.
Four major investment funds backed by Taiwan's Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) have financed 15 projects in their inaugural year. The funds are expanding Taiwanese film and television content through strategic collaborations across Asia. Their investments span horror sequels, children's dramas, and international co-productions.
Multiple funds have launched to support diverse Taiwanese productions. The Chunghwa Digital Cultural and Creative Fund, established by TAICCA, Chunghwa Telecom, and E.Sun Bank, holds capital of around $30 million (NTD1 billion). Chunghwa Telecom holds a 64% stake, with TAICCA at 30%, E-Sun at 5%, and CDCC Capital Management at 1%. This fund is making equity investments in production companies Damou Entertainment, known for The World Between Us, and Horiza Creations. It is also backing specific projects including C’est La Vie, produced by and starring Esther Liu, Call Of Lobster, starring Chang Chen and Choi Siwon, and indie band Shallow Levee’s Speak in Silence tour.
The four funds-Chunghwa Digital, Momomini Kids, Joint Journey Creative, and Enjoy Entertainment-collectively presented 15 investments over the past year. Enjoy Entertainment, established by TAICCA, Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), and Far Reach Entertainment, focuses on premium content and international co-productions. Joint Journey Creative (JJC) is building ties between Taiwan and Japan for collaboration opportunities. JJC President Joanne Tsai said the fund is building ties between Taiwan and Japan for collaboration opportunities.
Premium Content and International Reach
Recent investments show a strong focus on premium content with global distribution potential. Enjoy Entertainment's portfolio includes the ID Music Festival, live musicals Her Voice and Don’t Cry Dancing Girls, and an immersive exhibition by artist Jimmy Liao. Among the 15 projects funded across the initiatives are the series Our Blues and the films The Rope Curse 4: Kuntilanak and 96 Minutes.
| Project | Type | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Rope Curse 4: Kuntilanak | Film | Grossed $2.5M (NTD80M) in Taiwan; set for release in Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia |
| Our Blues | Series | Taiwanese remake of Korean series; premieres on Netflix December 3 |
| Hello Mr President | Series | Kids' drama; in post-production; airs from January 2027 |
The horror film The Rope Curse 4: Kuntilanak has already grossed NTD80 million in Taiwanese theaters. Gary Tsai noted its cross-border appeal, saying, "The film has Taiwanese taste and flavor but is still resonating with audiences across Asia." The Momomini Kids Content Fund, a partnership between TAICCA and Momomini backed by Fubon Cultural & Educational Foundation and DaWin Creative, made six investments. These include animations Who’s Our Sub Today and Feifei, live-action shows Mogu & Perol and Having Fun In The Mountains, and the drama Hello Mr President. Phoebe Tsai, the fund’s COO, observed that few Taiwanese production houses make drama for kids and teenagers.
Cross-Border Creative Partnerships
Joint Journey Creative is building bridges between Taiwan and Japan through talent development and drama collaborations. Founded in 2025, JJC is a joint venture between SET Group, TAICCA, Chunghwa Telecom, and Japan’s The Far Eastern TV Entertainment. It aims to connect Taiwanese creators with Asian and global markets. The company joined the production committee for multiple seasons of the Japanese drama Midnight Diner, including its sixth season.
JJC runs talent incubator programs and is working with partners across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. This ongoing development of creative talent and international partnerships shows the funds' long-term strategy to embed Taiwanese content within global entertainment networks.
