The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is pleased to announce the Focus on Taiwan program, showcasing new and classic films that reflect the island nation’s rich culture, customs, and traditions. The program will be held on November 15, 2024, and include red carpet ceremonies and multiple Q&A sessions with filmmakers, moderated by special guests. Focus on Taiwan is supported by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), the Taiwan Ministry of Culture, and the Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles. The 10^th Annual Asian World Film Festival takes place from November 13 - 21, 2024, at the Culver Theatre, Culver City, CA. Highlighting the Focus on Taiwan lineup are director Ya-chuan Hsiao's multiple Golden Horse-winning drama "Old Fox," Taiwan's official submission for the 97th Academy Award® for Best International Feature Film, and three Oscar®-qualified shorts: Fish Wang's animated "Ghost of the Dark Path,” ZHANG XU Zhan's stop-motion animated "Compound Eyes of Tropical," and Birdy Wei-Ting Hung’s live action “A Brighter Summer Day for the Lady Avengers.” "Taiwan has long been a wellspring of cinematic storytelling, and we are thrilled to shine a light on the country's rich cultural heritage through the Focus on Taiwan program,” said Georges N. Chamchoum, AWFF Executive Director. "From poignant dramas exploring the human experience to visually stunning animated works, these selections exemplify Taiwan’s historical and ongoing contribution to world cinema.” The “Old Fox” screening will be preceded by a red carpet and followed by a Q&A with director Hsiao, moderated by TV host Michael Berry. A reception will cap the evening. “Old Fox” tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who befriends his ruthless... Read More