A Taiwanese opposition lawmaker is facing public anger for cutting arts funding and then appearing to break copyright law at a film festival.

• KMT legislator Weng Hsiao-ling had proposed deep cuts to the Culture Ministry's budget, angering the arts community.
• She then showed up at the Taoyuan Film Festival to watch a Chinese film, and appeared to jump the entry line.
• She filmed scenes from the movie inside the theater and posted the clips on social media, which likely breaks copyright law.
• A film director publicly called it clear lawbreaking, noting the act can carry a fine of up to NT$750,000.
• Artists piled on, calling her arrogant and ignorant for not even knowing that recording films in a cinema is illegal.

Outlook: The backlash adds pressure over the arts budget fight, and Weng could face copyright complaints or calls to answer for the filming.