In 2019, we held Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ filmmaking conference "GOL SUMMIT" for the first time. In the past year, we have seen how many markets around the world (from US and Europe, to Japan, Thailand and Philippines) are seeking more LGBTQ+ stories to invest in.

In 2020, after the first anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan, we want to ask, what is the current and future of LGBTQ+ content? How can we bring niche stories to a mainstream audience? And most importantly, how can we work together to make this happen?

In addition, and for the first time this year, and in collaboration with Taiwan Creative Content Agency and as part of the 2020 Taiwan Creative Content Fest International Market (TCCF), we present the 2020 GagaOOLala Pitching Sessions (GPS) where fifteen pre-selected projects will be pitched to our international jury looking for investment opportunities from GagaOOLala.

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【Panel 1】 East meets West: The emerging trends of queer cinema around the world.

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【Panel 2】 Marketing and distribution of Asian LGBTQ+ and BL content.

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【Panel 3】 What types of queer content are Asian platforms looking for?

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【Panel 4】 How to adapt a popular LGBTQ+ IP to the screen.

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【Panel 5】 What are the financing and co-production opportunities for LGBTQ+ projects?

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For the first time this year, and in collaboration with the 2020 Taiwan Creative Content Fest International Market (TCCF), we present the 2020 GagaOOLala Pitching Sessions (GPS) as part of the 2020 GOL SUMMIT, aiming to finance the next wave of LGBTQ+ from around the world.

GagaOOLala will provide filmmakers financial assistance and development, production, sales, distribution, marketing resources. With a total funding sum of 230,000 USD, we welcome directors and producers from all over the world to pitch their stories to us.

To encourage the creation of more Taiwanese international co-productions, TAICCA (Taiwan Creative Content Agency) is also offering international co-production incentives. Taiwanese filmmakers planning to shoot a project in Taiwan and abroad, and international filmmakers and production companies wanting to shoot in Taiwan are all welcome to apply.

GOL SUMMIT (All Digital)
The largest LGBTQ+ filmmaking conference in Asia. Due to the current circumstance, the second edition will be composed of five panels hosted completely online and featuring international experts in film financing, writing, production, distribution and marketing.

GagaOOLala Pitching Sessions (GPS) (All Digital)
This year, as part of the 2020 Taiwan Creative Content Fest International Market, GagaOOLala will assist outstanding local and international filmmakers to fund their projects with a total investment of 230,000 USD and cooperation opportunities for production, distribution and marketing.

In addition, to encourage Taiwanese creators to embark in international co-productions and international creators to tell Taiwanese stories, TAICCA (Taiwan Creative Content Agency) is offering international co-production incentives. We sincerely welcome filmmakers to pitch their most inspiring international LGBTQ+ stories.

During the online event, we will also exhibit recent internationally co-produced works by GagaOOLala and GOL STUDIOS, as well as more projects in production and development. Partners who are interested in cooperating with GagaOOLala for investment, production and distribution are welcome to contact us and schedule a meeting.

To learn more about the latest trends in LGBTQ+ filmmaking, please join us on November 16th and 17th.

Read the submission requirements for the GagaOOLala Pitching Sessions (GPS). Deadline is now closed.