Weta FX and TAICCA to Launch Three-Strand AI Production Deal in Taipei

New Zealand visual effects studio Weta FX is joining forces with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency to establish a center for artificial intelligence in screen production. The collaboration is designed to integrate Taiwanese technologists into the global film and television industry. The formal launch will take place on November 6 during the Taiwan Creative Content Fest in Taipei.

The agreement was preceded by earlier engagements between the two entities. Weta FX executives attended the Taoyuan International Film and Technology Forum in August. That event served as a precursor to the current partnership. The new deal specifically targets the intersection of creative talent and advanced technology in Asia.

The partnership comprises three distinct operational components. These include joint investment opportunities, research and development in AI, and training programs for new talent. Specific financial details and operational terms are being withheld until the public announcement. The launch will occur on the main stage immediately following the opening ceremony of the festival.

Sue Wang, chair of TAICCA, will join Weta FX leadership at the event. The Weta representatives include CEO Daniel Seah, chief technology officer Kimball Thurston, and VFX supervisor Sheldon Stopsack. Seah, who grew up in Taiwan, will represent the New Zealand company. The studio currently maintains offices in Wellington, Vancouver, and Melbourne.

TAICCA was established by Taiwan's Ministry of Culture in 2019 to support content creation across various media. The agency provides investment, co-production schemes, and international marketing support. Its recent initiatives include TTXC Innovations, a platform that connects creators, developers, and investors. The new Weta partnership fits within this existing mandate to utilize new technologies for content production.

Weta FX holds eight Academy Awards for visual effects and 17 Academy Science and Technology Awards. The studio also possesses eight BAFTAs, 10 VES Awards, and five Emmys. Its recent work includes the 2025 release Avatar: Fire and Ash. Current projects in production include The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday.