Collective Statement from Taipei Film Festival Advisory Members and Film Professionals on Lee Lieh's Resignation

A collective statement issued by several Taipei Film Festival (TFF) advisory committee members and film professionals following the resignation of TFF Chair Lee Lieh. The statement asserts that Lee's resignation was due to Cultural Affairs Bureau Commissioner Ni Chung-hua's insistence on steering TFF's independent artistic spirit toward commercialization and making it serve city policies like the Universiade. The signatories express shock and firm opposition, arguing that such moves would degrade TFF into a generic 'movie trade show.' They criticize Ni's disregard for cultural significance and his authoritarian administrative style, calling on Mayor Ko Wen-je to evaluate Ni's suitability for office. Five advisory members subsequently resigned to monitor the festival from the outside.