As Korean variety shows continue to light up screens around the world, the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) FORUM in November is drawing back the curtain on the blockbuster genre with Korean producer, Nah PD, the mastermind behind globally recognised properties including Youn’s Kitchen and 2 Days & 1 Night.

The session, which looks at Nah’s vision and creative process as well as what he thinks the next big entertainment trends will be, is one of 15 panels and keynotes that are part of this year’s four-day programme, themed “Together for Impact”. 

About 30 industry professionals and talents from 13 countries – including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, U.K., U.S., France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye and Colombia – are speaking during this year’s TCCF FORUM in Taipei. 

TCCF ramps up the star power with appearances by Taiwanese actors Kai Ko, Wu Ke-xi, JC Lin and Esther Liu, among others. 

The TCCF is organised by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and will be held from November 5 to 8 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. 

Other highlights on this year’s discussion agenda include a look at Thailand’s soft-power plans with Chalermchatri (Adam) Yukol, the President of the Film and Series Subcommittee of Thailand’s National Soft Power Strategy Committee (THACCA); the creation of a global entertainment empire with Pascal Breton, the President of Federation Studios, which was behind global hits such as Call My Agent and Around the World in 80 Days; and an analysis of film and TV trends in Southeast Asia with K7 Media associate director, Michele Lin. 

TCCF session topics also include animation and children’s content, the development of horror, international strategies and co-production experiences, international film financing and co-production, how to adapt and localise IP, and emerging trends in the global market, including Latin America. 

The film and television development and production discussion includes representatives from Turkish Radio Television Corporation, TRT Sinema, along with representatives from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, and National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS). 

Headlining the IP adaptation discussion is BL manga, Cherry Magic, which has been adapted into late-night live action Thai TV drama, Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!. 

Cherry Magic! Japanese drama and film director Kazama Hiroki, producer Homma Kanami, and Thai adaptation director Nuttapong Mongkoksawas join the forum to discuss the challenges and insights behind adapting the manga into Japanese and Thai series. 

At TCCF to talk about children’s content trends in Asia are Gemma Joo, chief business officer of The Pinkfong Company, and Joseph Yap, senior brands and licensing manager (Asia) at BBC Studios.

The Forum’s horror angle is led by Thai horror film director, Banjong Pisanthanakun and Japanese horror master Taka Ichise, with Taiwanese director Lester Hsi (The Bridge Curse) as the moderator. The three will talk about the creative process behind building horror elements and narrative concepts.

TAICCA chairman, Homme Tsai, expects the Forum “to inspire many discussions and conversations, so that the Taiwanese content industry can absorb innovative ways of thinking from around the world, and heighten competitiveness through international strategic collaborations”.

▶ Brought to you by TAICCA. Published in ContentAsia's 28 October 2024 eNewsletter