The multi-talented film director, photographer and cocktail mixologist, David Verbeek, shares his story about how he ended up in Taiwan, and how the city of ten thousand hidden gems keeps him hooked on inspiration. "I’m here for the content, not the network." says Verbeek, "I’ve tried to live elsewhere since but failed. The gravitational pull of Taiwan is too strong."
‘As a film director and photographer there is no professional advantage to living in Taiwan. The market is small, people don’t speak English well, the industry is closed-minded and not inclusive at all. I’m serious. It makes no sense living here. So I get by in my own way, I’m here for the content, not the network. I produce art about Taiwan because the country and culture keeps fascinating me. What stands out the most here is that regular people are very friendly and helpful which really matters when you are doing a low budget film. People will help you, without strings attached.’
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Episode 15: David Verbeek