Producer , Executive Producer
Jennifer Jao is the director of the Taipei Film Commission. She received a MFA degree in film & television at the University of Colorado and had worked in Central Pictures Corporation, where she was responsible for planning, producing, promoting, marketing and purchasing.
In 2007, Jao served as a producer for a Taiwan-Japan film titled "Rail Truck." Later she participated in planning and producing the omnibus film titled "Taipei Factory," which prompted the collaborative projects with France and Italy.
As one of the most important figures in Taiwan's film industry, Jao also serves as the chairman of the Taiwan Film & Culture Association and a counselor of the Taipei Film and Drama Union.
| Year | Title |
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| 2024 | Mongrel |
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Awards
2024 The 61st Golden Horse Awards Best New Director
2024 Cannes Film Festival - Caméra d'Or Special Mention
2024 Tokyo FILMeX - Special Mention
2024 Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) - Best Asian Feature Film
2024 Ourense International Film Festival (OUFF) - Best Screenplay, Special Mention (Cinematography)
2024 Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) - Best Cinematography
Nominations
2025 The 27th Taipei Film Awards Best Feature, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Art Design, Best Makeup & Costume Design, and Best Sound Design
2024 The 61st Golden Horse Awards Best Leading Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Sound Effects
2024 Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF) - Asian New Talent Award
2024 World Film Festival of Bangkok - Best Film
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| 2023 | My Heavenly City |
| 2023 | Red Line |
| 2021 | GATAO - The Last Stray |
| 2020 | Love Talk |
| 2014 | Taipei Factory II-Alla Scoperta di Taipei |
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2014 Venice International Film Festival
2014 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival |
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As Producer
2009 "Rail Truck"
