Taichung International Animation Festival (臺中國際動畫影展)

Taichung International Animation Festival

臺中國際動畫影展

Also known as: TIAF
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Taichung International Animation Festival presents animation through feature films, professional shorts and student work, with dedicated awards for Taiwanese creators. Its curated screenings include filmmaker and studio spotlights, selections from international animation festivals, and programmes for children, alongside talks and animation education activities.

The festival dates back to 2015 and is organized by the Taichung Film Development Foundation with support from the Information Bureau of Taichung City Government. International short-film competition is part of its programme from 2017, and feature-film competition from 2025. Screenings take place in Taichung, Taiwan; the main venue for the 2026 edition is Vieshow Cinemas at Taichung iFG Farglory Square.

Country

Taiwan

Focus

Animation

Categories

Animation, Feature, Short, Student

Awards and prizes

2026 prizes: Best Feature Film, TWD 350,000; Short Film Grand Prix, TWD 300,000; Short Film Jury Distinction, TWD 100,000; Outstanding Work, TWD 50,000; Taiwan Short Film Grand Prix, TWD 150,000; Student Short Film Grand Prix, TWD 100,000; Student Short Film Jury Distinction, TWD 50,000; Taiwan Student Short Film Grand Prix, TWD 100,000. Audience awards include Children’s Short Film Audience Choice Award and the Audience Choice Award. Juries may also grant special mentions. The separate momo mini Children’s Animated Short Film Award carries TWD 50,000.

Festival rules

2026 competition: animated features must run at least 60 minutes and be completed after 1 January 2024. Animated shorts must run no more than 25 minutes and be completed after 1 January 2025. All animation techniques are eligible. Student entries must be produced during enrolment. Taiwan categories apply nationality, residency or Taiwanese production criteria. Entries must be completed works, submitted by a rights holder or authorized representative; entry is free. Non-dialogue films are exempt from subtitle requirements; other films require English subtitles, with Chinese subtitles also required for Chinese-language films. Selected films require authorized festival screenings and publicity use. Consult the official regulations for complete terms.

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