The Taiwanese American Film Festival (TAFF) is an annual non-profit arts and cultureprogram that has quickly become the nation’s premiere showcase for TaiwaneseAmerican cinema and filmmaking talent.
Founded by a group of young Taiwanese American artists in 2017, the vision of TAFF is to cultivate the next generation of emerging Taiwanese and Taiwanese American filmmakers by creating a platform to celebrate and champion their work. TAFF’s values center on authenticity, community, inclusiveness, and empowering artistry and collaboration.
TAFF has continued to break audience and box office milestones each year and in it’s 2nd year, was officially recognized by the presiding President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing Wen (2018).
Our fourth edition of the Taiwanese American Film Festival will be held on Oct 24, 2020. Due to COVID-19, this year’s festival will be the first of its kind, held LIVE online on our partner platform.
The Taiwanese American Film Festival will nurture the next generation of filmmakers who are ready to capture audiences with their unique brand of filmmaking and storytelling.
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ORGANIZER INFORMATION:
With support from the Ministry of Culture of Taiwan and Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles, the 4th Annual Taiwanese American Film Festival (TAFF) is held by Taiwanese American Professionals - Los Angeles (TAP-LA).
Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) enhances the Taiwanese-American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development while emphasizing the promotion and preservation of Taiwanese American cultural identity.
TAP-LA is a chapter of Taiwanese American Professionals, a national program of Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL). TAP chapters make up the largest network of Taiwanese American young professionals in the United States, and can be found in most major cities spanning coast to coast.
Established as a program by Taiwanese American Professionals of Los Angeles, TAFF will serve its fourth year organized by a crafty and passionate team of experienced individuals from the filmmaking and AAPI community.
GRAND JURY AWARD:
The grand jury prize winner will be awarded a monetary prize of $2,000 towards their project. Winner will be selected by a panel of jurors from the film industry.