Representing Taiwan on the Global Stage: Our Experience at Marché du Film 2025

This year, Stone Soup Production Company had the incredible opportunity to attend Cannes for Marché du Film 2025, joining the dynamic TAICCA (Taiwan Creative Content Agency) contingent showcasing the strength, diversity, and international potential of Taiwanese storytelling. It was an energizing and productive week on the Croisette — reconnecting with global partners, pitching new projects, and proudly positioning Taiwan as a world-class destination for filmmaking and co-production.

Standing with TAICCA: A Collective Vision for Taiwan

Being part of TAICCA’s delegation is always a highlight. Their presence at Cannes continues to grow each year — from organizing invaluable networking events like Taiwan Night to creating a professional and welcoming hub at the Taiwan Pavilion, they make it easy for producers like us to forge meaningful international collaborations.

Our shared mission is clear:

Bridge Taiwanese talent, stories, and production resources with the global industry.

Together, we showcased why Taiwan remains an exciting and efficient partner for international productions — from competitive incentives to top-tier crews, stunning locations, and seamless bilingual production support.

Spotlight on Extranjera

A key focus for us this year was Extranjera, a moving drama developed in collaboration with Puerto Rican writer-director Michelle Malley Campos. The story — which spans cultures and explores themes of identity, home, and loss — resonated strongly with the international buyers and co-producers we met during the market.

Conversations centered around:

• The film’s cross-cultural DNA

• Taiwan’s role as a co-production force

• Festival premiere goals and distribution strategy

Bringing Extranjera into the spotlight in Cannes helped accelerate its marketing and distribution momentum and reinforced our global outlook as a borderless production studio.

Presenting Memento Mori

We were also thrilled to continue promoting Memento Mori, an epic romance-drama anthology set across six countries— including Taiwan, Greece, India, Namibia, South Africa, and Canada. It's written and directed by Anthony Meindl.

The Taiwan segment of the film remains one of our proudest achievements:

We built and sank a full-scale MRT subway carriage inside a studio — a bold production move that was only possible thanks to Taiwan’s creative solutions, cost-efficiency, and talented crews.

This ambitious project drew significant attention from financiers eager to support films that combine emotional storytelling and global scope.

Why Marché du Film Matters

In an increasingly competitive industry, face-to-face connections still drive real momentum. Cannes gives us:

✅ Direct access to distributors & buyers

✅ Festival and financing pathway visibility

✅ A platform for Taiwan’s co-production capabilities

✅ Strengthened partnerships with global collaborators

Markets like Marché du Film allow Stone Soup to expand the reach of the Taiwanese industry — not only selling our own projects but also representing Taiwan as the ideal partner for international productions.

Continuing the Journey

We left Cannes energized by:

• New financing conversations

• Potential co-production alliances

• Expanded international networks

• Growing excitement for both films

We are deeply grateful to TAICCA, the Taiwan Pavilion team, and the entire delegation of filmmakers who continue to uplift Taiwan on the global stage.

The work doesn’t stop — Cannes is just the beginning of a much bigger year ahead.

🎬 See you at the next festival — and on screens worldwide.