Minciang International Film Festival is a Kaohsiung-based initiative focused on the art of short cinema and authentic industry exchange. Through curated screenings and intimate networking events, we bridge the gap between local cinephiles, independent filmmakers, and the academic community. Our goal is to serve as a catalyst for the Southern Taiwan film industry, ensuring that local stories and student voices find their place within the broader cinematic landscape.
Centering on the art of short cinema, our program showcases a curated selection of independent productions and student films. Each screening is followed by an intimate Q&A session, inviting directors to engage directly with the audience. With free or low-barrier admission, our events are often hosted in relaxed, bar-like settings, fostering an approachable environment for genuine creative exchange
- Short Film Program from MINCIANG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
- curated by Wen-Han Weng | curator, Minciang International Film Festival
Kaohsiung-based film curator dedicated to projecting Taiwan’s finest short films onto the global stage. Believing in Taiwan’s narrative strength as a frontier of freedom, utilizes cultural translation to turn the island’s creative glimmers into a global cinematic focus.
Age rating: 18+ / Program Duration: 1:45:10 / Subtitle bahasa Indonesia dan Inggris
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FILMS DETAIL
BITE (最後一次溫柔)
[d] Ray Wu; [w] Ray WU, Nan-Hung CHEN
Taiwan / 2018 / 25:00
After missing their escape ferry in a zombie-infested Taiwan, A-Huo is forced to face a devastating reality when his exhausted wife, Gui-Chun, reveals a hidden bite mark on her arm.
Director’s Short Bio:
Born in Nantou and now living in Kaohsiung, defines themselves as a true product of the 90s television era. With a background in journalism from NCCU, their mission is simple: to create stories that their parents love, that audiences are eager to buy tickets for, and that they can pursue with zero regrets. Their accolades include the Golden Bell Award for Best Screenplay for the hit series Girls Win. Moving forward, [Name] remains committed to crafting “girl-power” entertainment—content that is warm, uplifting, and deeply human.
[ig] @a51eggt
WHEN THE WIND RISES (Xia Fang Chu 下風處)
[d][w] Chen Hung
Taiwan / 2023 / 18:22
An aging activist wages a solitary struggle against the expansion of an oil refinery in his tiny fishing village.
Director’s Short Bio:
Born in Kaohsiung, Chen Hung holds an MFA in Motion Pictures from National Taiwan Arts University (NTUA). His versatile career spans film editing, directing, and screenwriting. His directorial work, When the Wind Rises, has garnered significant international acclaim, featuring in the official selections of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), Taipei Film Awards, Kaohsiung Film Festival, and the ifva Awards in Hong Kong. The film also notably won the Blencong Award (Best Short Film) at the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival.
[ig] @chenhung_1128
FEVER (熱病)
[d][w] Wang HUNG-YU
Taiwan / 2025 / 21:28
Haunted by childhood guilt, a man returns to his hometown after forty years only to lose his grip on reality and become permanently trapped within the nightmares of his past.
Director’s Short Bio:
A 1998-born filmmaker and alumnus of the China Academy of Art, WANG HUNG-YU thrives in the realm where experimental aesthetics meet narrative grit. Deeply influenced by blood-and-gore aesthetics, they embrace violence as a stylistic tool to deconstruct traditional storytelling. WANG HUNG-YU is on a relentless quest to reinvent audiovisual language, creating visceral experiences that linger long after the screen goes dark.
[ig] @aho_daruma
A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER NOON (返來呷飯)
[d][w] Kung Wan-Hsiung
Taiwan / 2022 / 20:20
After being away for work, Hsiang the fireman finally returns home to a celebratory meal prepared by his father, Hai, who wishes only for their long-awaited reunion.
Director’s Short Bio:
A native of Kaohsiung and the eldest son of “Sue-Ah,” Kung Wan-Hsiung holds an MFA in Motion Pictures from National Taiwan Arts University. His creative portfolio spans theater, documentary, fiction, and experimental film, with a central focus on local culture and indigenous social issues. His 16mm short film, The Border, and the documentary A Bitter Taste of Home have both received numerous national awards. His recent work, When the Wind of Longing Blows, was a nominee for the 43rd Golden Harvest Awards and the 2021 Taoyuan Film Festival Taiwan Award.
[ig] @sean.kung
THE EGRET RIVER (鷺鷥河)
[d][w] LIU Wan-ling
Taiwan / 2022 / 20:00
When a lonely city guard’s secret field is destroyed and his egret companion flees, he begins to succumb to mysterious, reality-bending illusions.
Director’s Short Bio:
A versatile creator specializing in both animation and illustration, Liu Wan-lin holds an MFA from the Graduate Institute of Animation and Film Art at Tainan National University of the Arts (TNNUA). Her acclaimed work, The Egret River, was awarded the Best Animated Short at the Taipei Film Awards and received the Special Jury Award at the Golden Harvest Awards. The film has also been featured in numerous prestigious international film festivals, solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in contemporary animation.
[ig] @liuacow
ABOUT MMSD
Minikino Monthly Screening & Discussions (MMSD) is a Year Round Short Film Festival. Since 2002, MMSD has been Minikino’s backbone activities.
