{"id":5424,"date":"2025-09-29T17:10:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccdf.cnexdoc.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=5424"},"modified":"2025-11-13T17:14:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T09:14:18","slug":"the-16th-cnex-chinese-documentary-forum-concludes-successfully-outstanding-performances-from-taiwanese-projects","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/ccdf.cnexdoc.com\/en\/news\/5424\/","title":{"rendered":"The 16th CNEX Chinese Documentary Forum Concludes Successfully \u2014 Outstanding Performances from Taiwanese Projects."},"content":{"rendered":"

The 16th CNEX Chinese Documentary Forum Concludes Successfully \u2014 Outstanding Performances from Taiwanese Projects.
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The 16th edition of the CNEX Chinese Documentary Forum (CCDF) concluded successfully on September 28, marked by an inspiring three-day gathering that included pitching sessions, panels, and masterclasses. A total of 19 documentary projects competed for 20 awards, showcasing the creativity, diversity, and vigor of Chinese-language documentary filmmakers.
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\nTaiwanese teams delivered exceptional results this year. Director FU Yi-chia and producer HUANG Linghua\u2019s project Thunder and Rosy Clouds received the TCCF Award, sponsored by Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA). Director CHEN Chiao-wei, with producers Mocy TSAO and MA Huai-shuo, took home the Cash Award sponsored by Taigi TV for their project Wild Road.<\/p>\n

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\nMeanwhile, Tzusy\u2014a film spotlighting Taiwanese queer ballet dancer CHOU Tzu-chao and his creative journey and touring life with a British dance company\u2014earned director YANG Wei-hsin and producer Grace LIN the AIDC Award, presented by the Australian International Documentary Conference.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Best Pitch Award, sponsored by CNEX with a total prize of USD $5,000, was granted to the Canadian project Johnny Tiger. The Best International Potential Award (also USD $5,000 and CNEX-sponsored) went to the Taiwanese project Back on North Face, which follows a daring cross-cultural adventure on the steep northern face of Mt. Jade East Peak (Yushan).<\/p>\n

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\nMainland Chinese director ZHOU Hao emerged as this year\u2019s biggest winner. His project All fixed Up (\u5f04\u5f97\u597d) swept five major awards, including:
\nAIDC Award (Australia)
\nDoc Edge Award (New Zealand)
\nHot Docs Award (Canada)
\nTokyo Docs Invitation (Japan)
\nAnd the top honor from Investing for Good: Best Potential on Impact making, with a prize of USD $7,000.<\/p>\n

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\nThese results reflect the continued vitality and international recognition of Chinese-language documentaries and reinforce CCDF\u2019s position as a vital platform for new voices in nonfiction storytelling.<\/p>\n

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