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Scripts "Dining Table", "Cat Children", "Red Destiny" Win ELTA Script Awards

November 25, 2020

The results of the “ELTA Script Award” in the MOD Microfilm and Golden Reel Creation Contest have been announced! After two rounds of selection, the top prizes go to three works: “The Dining Table,” “The Cat Child,” and “The Red Thread of Tianjia.” Congratulations to the winners, each receiving a prize of NT$100,000.

Diverse Themes Reflecting Society's Many Faces
The three winning works differ greatly in subject and style, each reflecting different aspects of society. “The Dining Table” depicts how a new dining table brings subtle changes to a family — from childhood innocence to teenage rebellion — showing how parent-child relationships evolve with time until mutual understanding returns around the family table. “The Cat Child” tells the story of two young girls from different backgrounds connected by a stray cat, addressing serious social issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, and bullying. The stark contrast in their circumstances and the portrayal of society’s darker sides leave a deep impression. “The Red Thread of Tianjia” presents a humorous take on two women competing for the last red thread of love, only for a handsome man to unexpectedly take it and pray to the Matchmaker God to find his “true prince.” Its witty narrative and twist ending leave viewers smiling.

ELTA Aims to Inspire and Support Creative Talents
ELTA TV CEO Sally Chen stated: “Through events such as the MOD Microfilm and Golden Reel Creation Contest and the ELTA Script Award, we aim to provide creators with a platform to share their work and access valuable resources. We also hope to inspire more companies to invest in Taiwan’s creative media industry, strengthening our cultural competitiveness.” In today’s multi-channel viewing environment, content sustainability is the cornerstone of media operations. High-quality productions attract traffic and revenue, enabling reinvestment in diverse new works — creating a virtuous cycle that benefits the entire industry.

Content is King — ELTA’s Original Programs Earn Recognition
“Content is king” — it is the foundation of every media company. Since its launch, ELTA TV has focused on producing original content, including “Celebration of the Earth,” “Chef's Alliance,” “800 Days Around the World,” and “Rookie Rescuers,” successfully distributing them to markets such as Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. This year, “Celebration of the Earth” was nominated for two awards at the 55th Golden Bell Awards, marking ELTA TV’s third consecutive nomination, proving the network’s production quality and creativity. Despite limited resources, ELTA continues to produce diverse programs to meet viewer preferences, aiming to build collaborative success among creators, broadcasters, and platforms.