The 28th Taipei Film Festival announced today April 1 that the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Contribution Award is the Taiwan Film & Culture Association, in recognition of its long-standing dedication to Taiwan’s film and visual culture. The Association has been deeply engaged in festival programming, venue management, film education, and support for creators, establishing a stable cultural platform between audiences and the industry, and serving as a vital force in advancing Taiwanese cinema. Receiving this honor on its 25th anniversary, Executive Director Venus Chen Chen Po-jen remarked, “This award feels like both a surprise and an encouragement—not only an affirmation of the past, but also a source of strength as we move toward the next 25 years.”