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Wētā FX Expands into Taiwan with AI and VFX Partnership

New Zealand’s Wētā FX has signed a partnership with Taiwan’s TAICCA to advance AI-driven screen production and develop international training opportunities for emerging talent.
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November 11, 2026
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New Zealand visual effects company Wētā FX has announced a partnership with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) aimed at developing Taiwan as a regional hub for AI-driven screen production and visual effects.

The agreement includes plans for Wētā FX to invest in Taiwan-based Moonshine Studio, a visual effects and animation company. The proposed investment remains subject to due diligence.

The collaboration will focus on integrating AI technologies into screen production, supporting Taiwanese film and television projects, and developing international training and talent exchange opportunities.

Wētā FX CEO Daniel Seah said the partnership forms part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its international presence and strengthen collaboration across the Asia-Pacific screen industry.

The initiative also aims to connect Taiwan’s creative sector with Wētā FX’s expertise in visual effects and production technology.

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