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Taipei is an adaptation of Tao Lin’s critically-acclaimed, cult favorite novel of the same name. Two young New York writers fall in and out of love amidst a whirlwind of drugs, parties, technology, and travel. As one relationship collapses, another blooms for Erin, swept into the world of Paul Chen, a mysterious, charismatic author. When he proposes documenting every aspect of their new romance in an epic laptop-filmed “documentary”, the couple enter into a performative bad romance, fueled by substances and sleepless nights. Tracking the pair through a shotgun Niagara Falls wedding, an LSD trip in a New Jersey mansion, and to Taiwan, the country of Paul’s birth where the couple comes to confront their individual alienation, Taipei is a visually stunning, extremely contemporary portrayal of what it means to be young, alive, and in love in a digital world.

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Taipei invited to play at the Rome Indepenedent Cinema Festival

Rome Independent Cinema Festival opens its gates to international filmmakers. August 25 2018 Italian cinema has been highly influential in film history, with countless masters of the artform...


Taipei selected to The Orlando Film Festival

Named one of the top "25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World" by Moviemaker Magazine, we're now in our 13th year of showcasing incredible cinema from around the world! The Orlando Film Festival...


Taipei is selected to The Nevada City Film Festival

Since 2001, the Nevada City Film Festival (NCFF) has brought top independent film, music and comedy, along with attracting thousands of attendees, international filmmakers, and industry guests to the...


Taipei selected to the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival!

Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival Has just been recognized this year as one of the 25 coolest film festivals in the world by Moviemaker Magazine and we couldn't be more...


Taipei selected to The Moving Parts Film Festival

The Moving Parts Film Festival (September 14 – 15, 2018) is a branch of Chrysalis Pictures a 501c3 Nonprofit Production Company that focuses on creating ground breaking original works for the purpose...


Taipei selected to Rome Independent Cinema Festival

Rome Independent Cinema Festival opened its gates to international filmmakers. Italian cinema has been highly influential in film history, with countless masters of the artform serving as...


Taipei wins at The Mexico International Film Festival

Taipei won 2018 Bronze Palm Award at The Mexico International Film Festival   The Mexico International Film Festival and Awards has become an important awards event within the film industry and a...


Taipei - Director's statement

" Adapting Tao Lin’s thrilling, complex novel of the lives of modern youth to the big screen was an exhilarating challenge. A strange, almost alien novel, Taipei paints a startling picture of...


Meet Jason Lester, writer and director of Taipei

Jason Lester is a filmmaker & photographer from Los Angeles, CA. In 2017, he directed Taipei, an adaptation of Tao Lin's critically acclaimed novel of the same name. Jason's work has been...


Mark L Lester Producer of Taipei

Director, writer and producer Mark L. Lester has created high-action films throughout his career, including some of the world's biggest box office draws. His directorial expertise has garnered praise...