By hannover-web.com On October 25, in Beijing, Chen Zhongqi, chairman of the Taipei City Audio-Visual Program Production Association, spoke about the advantages of producing short films. “Creating short dramas involves lower costs and shorter production times, making it an accessible way for young professionals from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to collaborate and showcase their talents,” he stated.
The occasion marked the 2024 Cross-Strait Audio-Visual Industry Youth Collaboration Seminar, where Chen announced the winners of the “Cross-Strait Youth Short Video and Micro-Short Drama Competition.”
This event was co-organized by the China Broadcasting and Television Exchange Association and the Taipei City Audio-Visual Program Production Association. It attracted submissions from 90 organizations and individuals across both regions, resulting in over 270 short videos and more than 2,500 episodes.
The top honor, the “Sea Fusion Aotou Award,” was awarded to the work titled “Aguinaldo Again on the Other Side,” while “The Unfinished Pact” and “Echo” received nominations. Additionally, 20 entries won the “Excellence in Short Video Award,” 30 entries were recognized with the “Short Video Forward Award,” and 10 works received the “Excellence in Micro-Short Drama Award.”
Chen shared with reporters that in July of this year, he facilitated the collaboration of around 100 students and teachers from both sides, forming 10 filming teams that worked together at the Communication University of China. They produced 19 short videos and micro-short dramas that highlighted traditional Chinese culture and the unique aspects of Beijing, with many projects receiving accolades.
One piece that stood out for Chen was “You Probably Haven’t Tried This,” which won the “Excellence in Short Video Award.” The video cleverly followed the theme of Beijing’s traditional snack, Douzhi, capturing a humorous and light-hearted atmosphere. He noted how the creativity of Taiwanese students combined with the technical skills of their mainland counterparts allowed them to complete the project in just three days, resulting in a blend of efficiency and humor.
“There’s a friendly and sincere exchange among young people from both sides,” Chen said. “We look forward to seeing them explore interesting video topics in tourism, art, history, and more.” He expressed his intention to invite more professionals from Taiwan’s audio-visual sector to the mainland for further exchanges, aiming to expand cross-strait film cooperation from mutual screenings and collaborative filmmaking to joint script creation and beyond.
