Kao Li-chin, founder of Waiyichang Art House, for instance, had originally wanted to set up an experimental film library. But because of legal restrictions, she decided to run a coffeeshop instead, where she could both pursue her interests in film and provide a gathering spot for like-minded friends.
國立藝專畢業，曾獲得金穗獎的「外一章」藝術坊創始人高麗津，對小型劇場及實驗電影至為喜愛，她和幾位同好一直想辦個電影圖書館，給搞實驗電影的人有發表作品的機會，無奈礙於法令的規定，他們只有邊做「生意」邊實踐自己的興趣，藉著一方園地廣結朋友。