Will Tiao

Best known for his work as the writer, producer, and star of the award-winning political thriller Formosa Betrayed, Will Tiao worked in international politics for a decade before entering the entertainment industry. He is the founder and president of Formosa Films LLC, the film development and production company that produced Formosa Betrayed. Will raised over $8 million from hundreds of investors to finance the independent feature film. In addition to writing, producing, and acting in the film - Will secured worldwide distribution for Formosa Betrayed through Screen Media Films. He is the executive producer, co-writer, and lead actor of the award-winning short film, A Starbucks Story. The film won 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. He is also the producer of the 2010 independent film Stan, a comedy written and directed by Evald Johnson. Born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas - and ori