Taiwan Film Festival

Directed by Junwei Lu, a PhD candidate in Film Studies at the University of Glasgow, this edition aims to spark dialogue between Taiwan’s cinematic imagination and Scotland’s cultural landscape.

The Taiwan Film Festival in Scotland (TFFS) is thrilled to announce its return to Glasgow, bringing a vibrant celebration of Taiwanese cinema to Scottish audiences. This year's program will feature 18 films across 13 screenings, unfolding in renowned venues across the city. The festival aims to bridge Taiwan and Scotland, fostering a lasting cultural exchange that sheds light on cinema's power to connect inward truths with outward visions, creating a vibrant shared space for reflection and inspiration.

This year's selection of films is organized into three thematic units: Intimate Familial Bonds, Historical and Trans-cultural Legacies, and Voices Transcend the Boundaries. The 2025 program will also present a special section of short films, showcasing dynamic, bold energies from young filmmakers.

Highlights include the Opening Gala film Family Matters (Dir. Pan Ke-yin), a Scottish Premiere nominated for eight categories at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards. The festival consists of 6 European Premieres, 9 UK Premieres, and 2 Scottish Premieres, spanning documentaries, animations, experimental films, and feature narratives. The Closing film Mongrel (Dir. Chiang Wei-liang), a special mention at the 2024 Caméra d'Or, offers a powerful call to reimagine Taiwan and its place in the world.

“We invite you to join us in these marvellous encounters—where Taiwan meets the world, and where Scotland, in turn, encounters Taiwan,” said Junwei Lu, Festival Director. With kind support from the Cultural Division, Taipei Representative Office in the UK, the festival hopes to expand its reach across the country in future editions.