TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwanese production company D-DAY Pictures (發起日影視) won second place at the inaugural The Dor Awards with their AI short film "TORII" (鳥居TORII) on Tuesday (Oct. 28). Director Tseng Chin-gi (曾敬懿) completed the supernatural horror film about American tourists encountering paranormal events in Japan within one week. The achievement marks a breakthrough for Taiwan's AI film industry on the international stage.
"TORII" secured fourth place in the annual AI horror film competition hosted by global platform Curious Refuge. Director Tseng Chin-gi reported approximately 100-200 entries competed in the contest. The judging panel included internationally renowned AI creators who recognized the Taiwanese production's quality and innovation.
Tseng maintained traditional directing methods despite using AI technology, personally writing the script and drawing storyboards. The hybrid approach earned the team a US$10,000 (NT$300,000) prize. The success demonstrates Taiwan's competitive potential in the global AI filmmaking industry.
D-DAY Pictures Co., Ltd. (發起日影視) continues to receive international recognition for AI filmmaking innovation. The company's success highlights Taiwan's emerging position in the global AI cinema market. These achievements signal growing opportunities for Taiwanese creators in AI-driven storytelling. ◼ (At time of reporting, US$1 equals approximately NT$30)