BAMID provides diverse rewards, incentives and assistance to the radio & TV industry in the spheres of talent development, program production and marketing with a special focus on digital convergence. The aim is to help television and radio enterprises take advantage of the newest technologies and develop innovative strategies to advance the processes and concepts of program production, to boost their productiveness and international competitiveness and, thereby, to expand their foreign markets and global clout.
Cultivation of Talents
. Encouragement of cooperation between business and educational organizations to design and provide specialized curricula focusing on the development of talent in the fields of screenwriting, directing, performance, production processes, audiovisual special effects, and post-production operations.
Production Assistance
BAMID provides financial assistance for production of TV drama series; televised films; TV programs for children; TV variety shows; TV documentaries; TV screenwriting and radio programs. Such assistance focuses on program content innovation; development of formats for audiovisual informational presentation; Internet utilization and cross-media integration; and consideration of international market appeal. Its general aims are to boost the productivity and stability of Taiwan’s television and radio content providers and to fortify the international competitiveness of its TV productions.
In 2018, BAMID financial assistance for production of TV drama series “The Victims' Game” (Courtesy of Greener Grass Production Co., Ltd)
In 2018, BAMID financial assistance for production of TV drama series “Someday or One Day” (Courtesy of Three Phoenixes Production Co., Ltd)
Production Assistance of Creative Cross-Platform Audiovisual Programs for Utilizing New Media
BAMID provides financial assistance for production of creative cross-platform audiovisual programs for utilizing new media in response to the post-digital convergence era, where audiovisual content sales platforms are diverse and audience’s viewing habits have changed. Through the innovation of program contents and the development of business models, BAMID helps strive for international market cooperation, ratings and clicks in order to shape the international recognition of Taiwan’s content brand.
Marketing Promotion
With the mindset of representing the nation, BAMID financially supports Taiwanese TV content creators, casts and crews to attend international film and TV markets and forums not only to “broadcast” Taiwan’s TV shows and IPs, expanding business and cultural influence overseas but also to refine Taiwan’s quality and techniques of TV production.
Awards and Incentives
.The Golden Bell Awards are the most prestigious honors in Taiwan’s radio & TV industry, presented in a variety of categories in affirmation of the outstanding quality of radio and television productions and industry workers, as well as to boost their “Taiwan-brand” image in the international community.
. The Golden Visual Awards rewards cable TV operators to create quality local TV programs, to improve customer service, and to promote public access channels focused on promoting volunteerism and charitable organizations, arts, or social topics for the use of social education and public service.
. The Television Scriptwriting Awards are awarded in yearly competitions to encourage those with interest and creative potential in this field and to expand their opportunities to enter the screenwriting profession. At the same time, such activities are aimed at helping content providers create outstanding productions for public enjoyment.
The 57th Golden Bell Awards ceremony