The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on June 30 the launch of the second edition of its annual international short film competition called #FindingTaiwan2.0: Where We Connect. MOFA invites filmmakers from around the world to compete for a total prize pool of NT$800,000. Entries may be submitted between July 1 and August 31, 2026.
The theme of this year’s contest highlights Taiwan’s links to the international community. MOFA welcomes entries that explore the connections between democracy, innovation, culture, technology, and people-to-people ties. Entrants are encouraged to draw on their own observations and perspectives to create narratives that enhance understanding of Taiwan.
The competition also features the Taiwan Panorama Special Award. Taiwan Panorama magazine has long introduced Taiwan to the international community through articles and photographs. The award has been established to mark the publication’s 50th anniversary. Participants are invited to explore the magazine’s online archives and reinterpret the historical images and reportage in new ways.
The film contest debuted last year, when the theme was finding and discovering Taiwan. Creators from Taiwan and all over the world enthusiastically took part and presented a diverse range of moving stories about Taiwan informed by many cultural perspectives. Entries showcased the diversity and warmth of Taiwan to a global audience.
Further details may be found at https://findingtaiwan2026.com.tw/en.
