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Short Film Competition with Big Prizes – ELTA Seeks Excellent Scripts

March 30, 2016

To nurture local talent in digital storytelling and strengthen Taiwan’s film and television competitiveness, ELTA Technology partnered with the “Chunghwa Telecom 2016 Digital Innovation Application Series Competition” to establish the “ELTA Script Collaboration Award,” offering a NT$600,000 grant to the winning screenplay.

As digital convergence reshapes media, devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets have become new platforms for video content. Traditional TV’s dominance is fading, and in this multi-platform era, compelling content has become the key to audience engagement. CEO Sally Chen stated that high-quality content is essential for media success. The ELTA Script Collaboration Award aims to discover outstanding scripts for ELTA’s first original drama production, scheduled to begin within two years. In addition, in line with Taiwan’s Satellite Broadcasting Act revisions — which encourage media to fulfill social responsibilities and promote local culture — ELTA hopes this initiative will give emerging creators a meaningful platform to showcase their work.

The award selection takes place within the “MOD Microfilm and Short Film Creation Contest,” part of the Chunghwa Telecom 2016 competition series. ELTA will select promising microfilm submissions and commission the winning team to adapt their short film into a mini-series script, which could become ELTA’s first original drama. The winning team will receive NT$600,000 and have their work broadcast on ELTA’s TV channels.

A strong script is the foundation of great storytelling. By offering a generous award, ELTA hopes to encourage young Taiwanese creators and students to pursue digital media production — transforming quality written stories into screen adaptations that elevate Taiwan’s film and TV industry and expand its global reach.

**MOD Microfilm & Short Film Contest**
Submission period: March 28 – September 1, 2016
Official website: http://mod.cht.com.tw/microfilm/