The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science has announced the 93rd Academy Awards shortlists in nine categories. A SUN has advanced in the International Feature Film category. This marks the first time in nine years since SEEDIQ BALE made it into the shortlist for Taiwan.

Taiwan was previously nominated for this category (previously named Best Foreign Language Film) three times, THE WEDDING BANQUET in 1993, EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN in 1994 and CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON in 2000, all directed by Ang Lee.

The 51st International Film Festival of India, Goa crowns THE SILENT FOREST with two awards: Best Director (KO Chen-Nien) and Best Actor – Male (LIU Tzu-Chuan).

Directed by Chen Yu-Hsun and starring Golden Horse winner Liu Kuan-Ting and Golden Bell winner Patty Lee, My Missing Valentine, has been selected for Open Cinema of the 25th Busan International Film Festival.

Open Cinema features a collection new and internationally acclaimed films that offer an ideal mix of the popular with the artistic screened at the hallmark outdoor theater. Director Chen participated in the same section with Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast in 2013.

The 25th Busan International Film Festival will take place from October 21 to 30.