Busan:Taipei The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) has entered into a partnership with South Korean producer B.A. Entertainment to collaborate on film and television development. This agreement aims to leverage international partnerships and shared resources to introduce Taiwanese content to global audiences.

According to Focus Taiwan, the collaboration will concentrate on talent development, financing, co-productions, and international distribution. The memorandum of understanding was signed by TAICCA Chairperson Sue Wang and B.A. Entertainment CEO Jang Won-seok during the Busan International Film Festival and its Asian Contents and Film Market (ACFM).

Wang emphasized the importance of international partnerships and pooled resources in expanding the global presence of Taiwanese content. Jang acknowledged Taiwan's creative potential and expressed hope that the partnership would yield internationally competitive projects. B.A. Entertainment is recognized for its work on "The Roundup" franchise and "The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil." Involved Taiwanese companies include 1 Production Film Co., known for "Detention" and "Monga," and Money Entertainment Investment Co., Ltd.

The agreement did not specify financial commitments, a timeline for implementation, or particular productions. Following the signing, TAICCA hosted a "Taiwan Night" reception, attended by over 500 film industry professionals and buyers, showcasing Taiwanese films and series.

Guests at the reception included representatives from South Korea's CJ ENM and Barunson E and A, the company behind "Parasite," as well as international film festivals and distribution markets. Taiwanese participants also engaged in pitching, publishing, and co-production programs, earning two awards.

The film project "Uncle," directed by Yen Hao-hsuan and produced by Patrick Mao Huang, won the CathayPlay Award at the Asian Project Market. Additionally, Taiwanese audiovisual technology company imCore was honored with the InnoAsia Most Promising Startup Award.