電影事業暨電影從業人員獎勵及輔導辦法

These Regulations have been formulated in accordance with Article 41 of the Motion Picture Act (hereinafter referred to as “this Act”).

1For motion pictures made by motion picture production enterprises that meet any of the conditions defined in Subparagraphs 1 through 4 of Article 33 of this Act, the central competent authority shall award a trophy and may also give a cash prize.

2A committee composed of various film groups may be commissioned to evaluate motion pictures mentioned in the preceding paragraph.

1For motion pictures made by motion picture production enterprises that are selected by the central competent authority to participate in international film festivals and that conform with Subparagraph 5 of Article 33 of this Act, the central competent authority shall award a certificate, medal, trophy, or cash prize in the following circumstances:

21. The motion picture is shortlisted for an award at an international film festival.

32. The motion picture wins an award at an international film festival.

For motion picture production enterprises whose productions are shortlisted for or win an award when participating independently under the name of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in an international film festival, a cash prize shall be awarded in accordance with the preceding Article.

For film distribution enterprises that are evaluated and found by the central competent authority to meet any of the conditions defined in Article 34 of this Act, a certificate, medal, trophy, or cash prize shall be awarded.

For motion picture screening establishments that are evaluated and found by the central competent authority to meet any of the conditions defined in Article 35 of this Act, a certificate, medal, trophy, or cash prize shall be awarded.

For motion picture industrial enterprises that are evaluated and found by the central competent authority to meet any one of the conditions defined in Article 36 of this Act, a medal or cash prize shall be awarded.

For motion picture industry workers meeting any of the conditions defined in Article 37 of this Act, the central competent authority shall award a medal, certificate, or cash prize.

1For motion picture industry workers showing outstanding performance during the production of a motion picture, the central competent authority shall award a trophy and may also give a cash prize.

2The provisions of Article 2, Paragraph 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the evaluation of motion picture industry workers mentioned in the preceding paragraph.

1For films participating in international film festivals that have been produced by domestic enterprises and that represent the Republic of China (Taiwan) either independently or through selection of the central competent authority, the relevant production enterprise may receive funding from the central competent authority to cover the following:

21. Expenses for the revision of foreign-language dialogue and translation of dialogue into foreign languages, subtitling, film developing, shipping and customs clearance, promotional materials, and public relations activities.

32. Expenses arising from the participation in the film festival of the producers, scriptwriters, directors, and actors/actresses of the participating film. A reproduction (copy) of each participating film mentioned in the preceding paragraph shall be archived by the central competent authority.

The central competent authority may hold professional film seminars in order to broaden the professional knowledge of motion picture industry workers and may provide funding to cover the expenses of such workers selected to represent the country at professional film seminars overseas.

1Works chosen through the selection of screenplays and film stories sponsored by the central competent authority may, in addition to being awarded a cash prize, be reproduced and sent to film production companies for reference or use.

2Payment for and other relevant matters concerning the use of screenplays or film stories mentioned in the preceding paragraph by motion picture production enterprises shall be settled through negotiation between the said enterprises and the author.

1Motion picture production and distribution enterprises that represent the Republic of China (Taiwan) in marketing a domestically produced motion picture in foreign countries or areas within 24 months of receiving their first screening license issued by the central competent authority and meet one of the following conditions may apply for a foreign marketing subsidy. These conditions shall not apply for films being distributed at international film markets.

21. Box-office sales in Taipei City of more than NT$600,000; and

32. Films that represent the Republic of China (Taiwan) receiving nominations from international film festivals falling under one of the four categories listed in Article 2 of the Enforcement Directions Governing Awards and the Provision of Guidance to the Motion Picture Industry and Industry Professionals Participating in International Film Festivals.

4Expenses eligible for the foreign marketing subsidy referred to in the preceding paragraph are as follows:

51. Renting venues at which to screen domestically produced motion pictures;

62. Producing promotional materials;

73. Producing advertisements;

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For film groups holding international film festivals to enhance cultural exchange, or commissioned to do so by an international film group, the central competent authority may provide funding to cover related expenses. Film groups shall apply to the central competent authority for approval to hold international film festivals.

In order to raise film production standards, the central competent authority may provide guidance and assistance to motion picture industry workers for advanced study abroad.

1These Regulations shall take effect on the day of promulgation.

2Note: In case of any discrepancy between the Chinese original and this English translation, the Chinese text shall prevail.