Busan: Taiwanese actress-director Sylvia Chang, known for her work in the upcoming fantasy romance “Measure in Love,” has been named the recipient of the Camellia Award at the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). Speaking to reporters at a charity event in Taipei, Chang expressed her delight at receiving the honor and shared her hope that it would inspire other female filmmakers and those working in the arts.

According to Focus Taiwan, the Camellia Award was established in 2024 to honor the power of women in film. It is presented to a prominent filmmaker or industry professional whose work has elevated the status of women in the field. The award will be presented at the opening ceremony of the festival, which is scheduled to run in Busan, South Korea, from September 17 to 26.

“Measure in Love” has been selected by BIFF for the Open Cinema section, an outdoor screening venue showcasing new films that blend artistic merit with popular appeal. Chang noted that the film differs greatly from her previous work, with sets, visual effects, and even costume fabrics created from scratch. She expressed gratitude to actor Hsu Kuang-han for his enthusiasm for the script and his decision to star in the movie.

The film, which tells the story of two people following a massive earthquake that splits the world in two and distorts time and gravity, will premiere in Taiwan on October 3. The characters meet and fall in love as if by fate, together defying the twists of time.