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ABOUT CCDF

CNEX Chinese Doc Forum

CNEX selects a wide range of documentary project proposals related to the Chinese community for training and the pitching forum.
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In-Depth Discussions With Professional Instructors

Selected proposals undergo extensive scriptwriting, production, and distribution discussions to enhance quality and international co-production potential. Public pitching rehearsals refine teams' presentation skills effectively.

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Bridging Chinese Documentaries to the Global Stage

Participants connect with international networks, platforms, distributors, foundations, and festivals during pitching sessions and one-on-one meetings to secure production resources and explore collaborations.

Taiwan Matters

Island in Between

“Island in Between,” co-produced by CNEX, the Professor Jean May Tsiang Foundation, and The New York Times, features director S Leo Chiang and producer Jean Tsien. S Leo Chiang portrays local life intricacies while reflecting on his feelings toward Taiwan, mainland China, and the U.S.
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Tell Taiwan Stories to the World

"Taiwan Matters" initiative launched in 2020, aims to enhance global awareness of Taiwan through international documentary productions. The initiative includes "THE TAIWAN WAY," a culinary culture series in collaboration with the History Channel (A+E Networks Asia), and upcoming projects like "Railway Romance" and "Silicon Island Legend," which explore Taiwan's rich history and technological advancements.

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Latest News

Latest News

The 16th CNEX Chinese Documentary Forum Concludes Successfully — Outstanding Performances from Taiwanese Projects.
The 16th CNEX Chinese Documentary Forum Concludes Successfully — Outstanding Performances from Taiwanese Projects. ​ The 16th edition of the CNEX Chinese Documentary Forum (CCDF) concluded successfully on September 28, marked by an inspiring three-day gathering that included pitching sessions, panels, and masterclasses. A total of 19 documentary projects competed for 20 awards, showcasing the […]
CNEX CEO Ruby Chen Receives Super Hero of the Year Award at New Zealand’s Doc Edge Festival
New Zealand’s leading documentary festival, Doc.edge, celebrated its 20th anniversary this year by presenting the “Super Hero” Award to Ruby Chen, Co-founder and CEO of the CNEX Foundation, in recognition of her long-standing contribution to promoting Chinese-language and Asian documentaries on the international stage. Doc Edge Co-founderAlex Lee stated: “She and her team have spent […]
CCDF-16/ IFG-5 Finalists Of The Preliminary Selection
This year’s CCDF and IFG (Investing for Good) open call received an enthusiastic response from creators worldwide, with a total of 160 submissions. Following thorough deliberation by five industry professionals, and with additional selections from the New Taipei City Documentary Award, In Moments Film Festival, Fresh Pitch, TAICCA’s TCCF, and Doc Edge from New Zealand, […]