Celebrating Creativity at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
Taipei was abuzz on Tuesday with the presence of officials and filmmakers who came together to celebrate the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF). This event is seen as a crucial springboard for local and Asian creatives to break into the global scene.
TCCF: A Platform for Growth
Sue Wang, the Deputy Minister at Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture, expressed her high hopes for TCCF’s future during her speech at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. This newly inaugurated venue, located in a technologically advanced suburb of Taiwan’s capital, will host the event from November 5 to 8 under the auspices of the government-affiliated Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA).
Funding and Collaboration Opportunities
TAICCA’s chairman, Homme Tsai, announced a substantial prize fund of NT7.5 million ($235,000) for the centerpiece project pitching event. He stated, “People will reach out to each other saying – ‘show me the money, let’s collaborate,'”.
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The Growth of TCCF
The Deputy Minister also highlighted the progression of TCCF. From its modest beginnings as a small exhibition platform, TCCF has grown to become one of the leading B2B events globally. This underlines the immense value placed on content creation industries both domestically and internationally.
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Driving Momentum with Incentives
Wang voiced her hope that the incentives offered by TAICCA would spur the private sector into action. While money isn’t everything, it can kick-start initiatives and help Taiwanese creatives share their stories on the global stage.
TAICCA’s Strategy for Global Outreach
Amid the event’s formalities, the CEO of TAICCA, Dr. Lu Jiun Wei, offered more insights into the organization’s strategy. He emphasized the need for better storytelling and the importance of learning from international storytelling methods to push Taiwanese content into the global market, hence the focus on attracting more international co-production and co-funding.
Taiwan’s Rising Profile in East Asian Film and TV Production
Taiwan’s standing in the East Asian film and TV production scene has been on the rise in recent years. This is partly due to the funding and structural efforts of Taiwanese authorities, financial support, and agencies like TAICCA. With the complexities of working with companies from Hong Kong and mainland China, multinational media groups have started turning to Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Creative Strengths
Dr. Lu highlighted the creative strengths stemming from Taiwan’s democratic environment. Taiwan offers a diversity of topics, including ‘boys love’ and ‘girls love’, which are not allowed to be presented in China. These unique topics and the creative freedom to tell these stories are Taiwan’s strengths.
TCCF 2024: A Global Gathering
This year, TCCF will host over 100 market booths, a significant increase from the 90 booths last year. The event’s pitching session received submissions from over 600 projects originating from more than 50 countries and territories.
FAQs
What is the Taiwan Creative Content Fest?
The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) is an event that serves as a platform for local and Asian creatives to showcase their talents and works to the global scene.
Who funds the TCCF?
TCCF is backed by the government-affiliated Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA).
What is the main event of TCCF?
The centerpiece of TCCF is a project pitching event. This year, the event offers a substantial prize fund of NT7.5 million ($235,000).
How has Taiwan’s profile in the East Asian film and TV production scene changed?
Taiwan’s standing in the East Asian film and TV production scene has been on the rise in recent years due to the efforts of Taiwanese authorities, financial support, and agencies like TAICCA.
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