Against Fuzhou’s centuries-old lanes, the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival (SRIFF) welcomed emerging artists and storytellers from across Asia and beyond.
Actors from Taiwan called for deeper cross-strait collaborations with filmmakers from the Chinese mainland to weave richer cultural narratives on screen. They shared personal stories of exchanging scripts, co-producing short films, and exploring local legends that resonate on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Their appeal reflects a growing trend in global cinema: young creatives are crossing borders—literal and digital—to blend traditions and push innovation. For audiences and industry folks alike, more Taiwan-Chinese mainland partnerships could pave the way for stories that bridge communities, spark dialogues, and drive new market opportunities.
As film festivals like SRIFF continue to spotlight these voices, the future of cinema looks brighter, woven from the threads of shared heritage and fresh imagination across regions.
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Young actors call for more cross-strait collaborations at SRIFF
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