Dubbed the Chinese-language “Oscars,” Golden Horse got into trouble with Beijing after a Taiwanese director called for the island’s independence in an acceptance speech at last year’s ceremony.

There were no mainland films in this year’s nomination list after China’s national film board ordered the country’s directors and stars to boycott the event.

Acclaimed Hong Kong director Johnnie To has resigned as head of the jury citing contractual obligations as several Hong Kong films reportedly also dropped out under pressure from Beijing.

In another move likely to annoy Beijing, Taiwanese composer Lu Lu-ming on Saturday voiced support for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests, dedicating his best original film song to “Hong Kongers who insist on ideals, and may you live safely and freely.”