Bong Joon-ho to Hold Masterclass in Taipei for Golden Horse in November — His First Visit to Taiwan
The Golden Horse Film Festival has announced South Korean director Bong Joon-ho as the first confirmed instructor for its 2026 Golden Horse Film Masterclass. The sessions, part of the festival's Masterclass and Workshop series, will run from November 14 (Sat) to November 21 (Sat) at the Taipei Culture and Creative Building's creative lounge (文創會所) in Taipei. It will be Bong's first visit to Taiwan.
What's been announced
Bong will share his creative methods and industry experience during the course. The festival confirmed his participation via its official Instagram account, but has so far named only one instructor — details on any additional speakers or the full course schedule have not yet been released. The program is organized in partnership with the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development under Taiwan's Ministry of Culture, with sponsorship from ASUS.
Practical details
- Dates: November 14 (Sat) – November 21 (Sat), 2026
- Venue: Creative lounge, Taipei Culture and Creative Building (文創大樓文創會所), Taipei
- Registration opens: October 14, 1:00pm, via the official event page
- Eligibility: Film workers, film/TV industry professionals, and students in film/TV-related programs
- Ticket price: not yet announced
- Full instructor lineup: not yet announced
Why Bong, and why it matters
Bong Joon-ho is known for subverting genre conventions, often wrapping social critique in comedic form. He built his reputation in Korea with Memories of Murder, broke box-office records with The Host, entered international co-production with Snowpiercer, and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes plus four Oscars including Best Picture for Parasite.
In the announcement post, Bong said he is looking forward to walking the streets of Taipei. He also noted that the works of directors Hou Hsiao-hsien, Edward Yang, and Tsai Ming-liang deeply inspired him during his youth and student years, and that he hopes to build connections with fellow Asian filmmakers through this course.