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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.

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

CCDF-16 Chinese Doc Forum is Now Open for Submissions!
Call for Entries Begins April 1st: CCDF-16 Chinese Documentary Pitching Forum INVESTING FOR GOOD -5 @ CCDF 【#CCDF】 We are on the lookout for compelling documentary projects with international potential! Whether it’s a documentary series, short, feature-length, or an immersive documentary—if it relates to Chinese-speaking communities, we welcome your submission! Now in its 16th year, […]
CCDF-15 Awards List
The 15th CNEX Chinese Documentary Forum successfully concluded on September 29, with a grand award ceremony. After three days of pitching competitions, forums, and lectures, a total of 20 proposals competed for 19 awards. Taiwanese projects excelled at this year’s forum. Director Paul CHU, along with producers Charlie CHEN and Terris KO, won the “TCCF […]
CCDF-15/ IFG-4 Finalists Of The Preliminary Selection
The 15th edition of CNEX Chinese Documentary Forum (2024 CCDF-15) has announced the selected projects. This includes proposals submitted for IFG registration, a new record was set with the reception of 192 submissions. After lively discussions among five experienced industry judges during the initial selection, a total of 20 proposals have been chosen. These include documentary […]