2023 Taichung International Animation Festival (TIAF) Master Vision and Short Film Competition Shortlist Revealed

2023 Taichung International Animation Festival (TIAF) Master Vision and Short Film Competition Shortlist Revealed

Guided by "Between Light and Shadow," Animation Talents Compete for Awards

The Taichung City Government and Information Bureau are providing guidance, while Taichung Film Development Foundation is hosting the "Taichung International Animation Festival"(TIAF), the only city-based film festival in Taiwan with a focus on "animation". The festival will take place from 13th October to 21st October 2023, at the Vie Show Cinemas Taichung Taroko Mall. The finalists for the annual visual design and the shortlist are announced on 1st August. 

This year’s visual design revolves around the theme of "Between Light and Shadow", incorporating local elements from Taichung to create a fantastic and ever-changing animated city. Led by the symbol of the festival, the woodpecker, the design showcases the close connection between Taichung and creators from both domestic and international scenes, inspiring boundless creativity. Additionally, the "Short Film Competition" for this edition has attracted 60 outstanding works that will compete to secure a spot for the total prize of 1.35 million New Taiwan Dollars.

Zhao-Xin Cheng, the Director of the Information Bureau, expressed that the 2023 Taichung International Animation Festival is celebrating its ninth year with the support of Mayor Shiow-Yen Lu, the chair of the foundation, and the city government team. Over the years, the festival gradually is rising to become one of the annual grand events in the animation industry, the festival has developed a distinctive brand image that represents Taichung City. Animation addicts and families are welcomed from around Taiwan to seize this rare opportunity to participate in the annual animation celebration and continue showing your support.

 

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