Silvia Wong

Marks the first feature since Kamila's 2022 Berlinale competitor 'Before, Now & Then'.

Running from November 29 - December 6, this year's 20th edition will screen 227 films from 47 countries.

Further winners included Tseng Chih-yuan's 'The Call of The Soul: Mikati', Wei Te-sheng's 'Mount Sancha' and Giddens Ko's 'Holy's Home'.

Companies are teaming up to produce five Asian horror and action films over three years, with the first project already in production.

Female-focused dramas, a long-awaited animated sequel and an inventive horror are among the most highly anticipated films from Taiwan.

Filmmakers from the region making their names on the global stage include 'Left-Handed Girl' director Shih-Ching Tsou.

The feature, known locally as Abadi Nan Jaya, has drawn more than 11 million views in less than a week.

The Landmark section of the festival will spotlight female-driven stories.

Further prizes went to 'Soung Of Falling' and director Pedro Pinho.

EXCLUSIVE: The feature is from the Thai studio behind the hit 'Ong Bak' franchise.