The much-anticipated 2025 Taiwan Film Festival in New Delhi opened on 12th December at PVR Priya Cinema, Vasant Vihar, ushering in two days of vibrant cultural exchange, cinematic dialogue, and artistic collaboration between Taiwan and India. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC) in India, the festival brings an eclectic bouquet of contemporary Taiwanese cinema to New Delhi. It marks a historic milestone with the special screening of Demon Hunters, the first-ever Taiwan–India co-produced feature film.

Prof. Mumin Chen, Representative of TECC in India; lead Indian actor Arjan Bajwa; the Indo-Taiwanese coproducers duo Gayathiri Guliani and Cindy Shyu Theil; and actor Jayanta, along with distinguished guests from India’s film community, cultural institutions, and the diplomatic fraternity attended the inaugural ceremony.

A Cinematic Milestone, the festival opened with the exclusive preview of Mei-Juin Chen’s Demon Hunters, an energetic supernatural action-comedy that blended Taiwanese folklore with Indian narrative flair. Infused with classic Bollywood musical elements, it marks a groundbreaking cinematic partnership between the two countries that promises to continue in the coming years as well.

The film follows Tommy, a fraudulent Taiwanese exorcist-YouTuber forced to confront a real demonic threat, who must join hands with Sanjay, an Indian tech-savvy exorcist-in-training driven by a personal mission to avenge his grandfather Babaji. Together, they set off on a visually rich, culturally hybrid adventure that celebrates humour, courage, and cross-cultural camaraderie.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Mumin Chen, Representative of TECC in India, said, “The Taiwan Film Festival has always been a window into Taiwan’s cultural soul, but this year’s edition carries a special significance. With the premiere of Demon Hunters, we celebrate not just a film, but a remarkable partnership between Taiwanese and Indian creators. This collaboration embodies the shared values of imagination, resilience, and storytelling that unite our societies.”

Himself a cinema buff, Chen further added, “Cinema has the power to bridge distances, spark dialogue and foster empathy. Through this festival, we hope to deepen Taiwan–India cultural exchange, encourage future co-productions, and inspire new bridges between our peoples. I am delighted to see this journey begin here in New Delhi.”

One of the lead actors of the movie, Arjan Bajwa, while speaking to the press, said, “Working on Demon Hunters has been an extraordinary creative adventure, one that allowed me to step into a world where Taiwanese mysticism meets Indian spirit and energy. It’s a rare and beautiful fusion.”

He also said that the collaboration with the Taiwanese team was refreshing and deeply enriching. “The film speaks to our shared love for storytelling, music, fantasy, and emotional depth. I believe audiences in both countries will feel the excitement, the humour, and the heart that went into making this film. This festival is a testament to how cinema can build bridges across cultures. I’m honoured that our film opens this celebration, Bajwa added.

In addition to Demon Hunters, the Taiwan Film Festival showcases two critically acclaimed Taiwanese films that illuminate diverse aspects of Taiwan’s society, technology, and Indigenous heritage.

A Chip Odyssey: A powerful documentary chronicling the rise of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading semiconductor innovator. The film offers rare insights into Taiwan’s pivotal role in shaping the global technological landscape and the future of advanced manufacturing.

Hunter Brothers: An emotionally resonant drama that explores family, tradition, and identity within Taiwan’s Indigenous communities. Through its evocative narrative, the film examines the evolving relationship between tradition and modernity, celebrating Indigenous resilience and cultural depth.

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