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Taiwan International Children’s Film Festival (TICFF) is a biennial event founded by Taiwan Public Television Service (PTS) in 2004 and the first film and television festival in Asia dedicated entirely to children aged 4 to 12.

The 12th edition of TICFF is scheduled from late March to early April 2026 in Taipei. We are calling for entries with a cash prize of US$24,500 in total for extraordinary productions of dramas, animations, and TV/web series.

Submissions to the competition will also be considered as candidates for our official selection. As the oldest and biggest children’s film festival in Taiwan, TICFF has established a reputation in film selection. Many films screened in TICFF later got invited by other children’s festivals in Taiwan, or approached by Taiwanese distributors and educators. So this could be a great opportunity for your films to get exposure in Taiwan!

COMPETITION: The winners each receive a US$3,500 cash prize and a trophy.
1. Best Dramatic Feature
2. Best Dramatic Short
3. Best Animated Feature
4. Best Animated Short
5. Best TV/Web Series
6. Taiwan Award
7. Special Jury Award

* Up to 5 finalists per category will be selected by the Jury. Each finalist will receive a nomination certificate.
* One winner per category receives a US$3,500 cash prize (tax included) and a trophy. In the event of a tie, the cash prize will be divided equally between the two winners.

NOTES
- The winner of the Audience Award receives a trophy with no cash prize.
- Any Taiwan-produced or Taiwan-involved submission from competition categories is automatically eligible for the Taiwan Award. You do not need to submit twice.
- Bulk submissions (submitting over 5 films) are available. Please write to ticff.ptsoffice@gmail.com.

ELIGIBILITY
1. Submissions must be suitable for children aged 4 to 12 and completed between September 9th, 2023 and August 15th, 2025.
2. Only completed works can be submitted; we do not view works in progress.
3. We do not accept commercial advertisements.
4. Submissions with original language other than English or Mandarin Chinese must be subtitled or dubbed into English.
5. There is no premiere requirement.

NOTES
- Every production can only be submitted to ONE category.
- If the work is eligible for two or more categories, please select the one you deem most suitable. We do not help you change the category of your submission.
- Once submitted, entries may not be withdrawn from participation in the festival after the call for entries closes.
- You agree to the 2026 Taiwan International Children’s Film Festival (TICFF) Submission Guidelines by submitting entries.

JUDGING CRITERIA
- Relevance to children.
- Effectiveness in presenting and developing children’s perspectives and global outlook.
- Creativity of content and techniques.
- Production skills and aesthetics.

Overall Rating
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  • Barbara Brunner

    Great communication! Always a pleasure :-)

    April 2024
  • Jean-Sebastien Busque

    Where to begin !! This is a must go for all children content. I was able to meet local and international producers and directors. Great venue, great staff, great food !!

    April 2024
  • I enjoyed in this festival. This year I was participate with my film Junu Ko Jutta (The Shoes of a Little Girl)

    April 2022