Will Tiao is a multifaceted individual, renowned for his impressive body of work in the entertainment industry.
As the writer, producer, and star of the award-winning political thriller Formosa Betrayed, Will Tiao has made a significant impact in the world of film.
Before entering the entertainment industry, Will Tiao spent a decade working in international politics, where he gained valuable experience and insight.
As the founder and president of Formosa Films LLC, Will Tiao has demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen, securing over $8 million in funding from hundreds of investors to finance the independent feature film Formosa Betrayed.
In addition to his work on Formosa Betrayed, Will Tiao has also made significant contributions to the world of short films, including the award-winning short film A Starbucks Story, for which he served as executive producer, co-writer, and lead actor.
The film won numerous awards, including the Audience Award for Best Short Film and the Audience Award for Best Film of the Festival at the 2005 FAIF Los Angeles Film Festival.
Will Tiao's work in film is not limited to writing and producing, as he has also acted in several films, including Formosa Betrayed and Stan, a comedy written and directed by Evald Johnson.
Born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas, Will Tiao's early life was marked by a passion for music, as he was originally a cello performance major.
However, his interests soon shifted towards politics, and he went on to study international relations at Tufts University, graduating magna cum laude.
Will Tiao furthered his education by earning a Master's degree in International Affairs from Columbia University, where he was a Fulbright Scholar.
Throughout his career, Will Tiao has had the opportunity to study and work throughout Europe and Asia, broadening his knowledge and experience in the field of international relations.
Before coming to Hollywood, Will Tiao worked in the Bill Clinton and George W. Bush Administrations, serving as an international economist and legislative fellow for the Committee on Ways and Means in the U.S. House of Representatives.
He also worked as a staffer for Senator Nancy Kassebaum on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and for the Formosan Association for Public Affairs, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting democracy and independence for Taiwan.
