Established in Berlin in 2017, the Taiwan Film Festival Berlin (tffBerlin), consistently aims to strengthen and expand the representation and participation of Taiwanese Film in Germany and Europe.

As one of Europe's premier Asian film festivals, tffBerlin is dedicated to provide a platform to Taiwanese filmmakers and support an ever growing network between taiwanese creatives and their audience. In 2024 tffBerlin introduced it’s ‚Young Talent Shorts‘ competition, to offer a stage to up and coming filmmakers and showcase new voices within our filmmaking community. Since it’s creation, the competition puts a special focus on connecting and supporting filmmakers in the european diaspora.

Awards & Prizes

Up to 10 Short Films will be chosen to compete in the ‚tffBerlin - Young Talent Shorts‘ program. Since our mission goal is hosting a platform for all forms of short filmic expressions, we offer the opportunity to also consider Films that don't make it into the festival to be screened at other Film Events organised by Impression Taiwan.

After the screenings, the audience will select its favourite film for the „tffBerlin Shorts - Audience Award“. An International Jury of industry professionals will furthermore select its favourite film to receive the „Best of tffBerlin Shorts“ award and a cash prize of 500€.

Rules & Terms

--Eligibility:

Short films produced in Taiwan or with a taiwanese creative as part of the production crew are eligible for selection.

--Completion Date: 

Films must be completed before submission deadline on May 31st 2026. Works-in-progress will not be considered.

--Film Types and Length:

We welcome all genres of film, including fiction, documentary, experimental, and animation. The total length of the submitted project should be under 35 minutes (including credits). Films previously submitted to past editions will not be considered.

--Premiere Status:

No premiere status is required for submission.

--Subtitles:

If the entry is not in English, it must be accompanied by English subtitles. Subtitles in both Traditional Chinese and English are preferred.

--Originality and Copyright:

Films must be original works created by the entrants. The entrants must also be the legal copyright holders of the submitted projects.

--Submission Platform:

Please upload a digital screener to FilmFreeway or submit a screener Link via the Platform.

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  • pietro bergamasco

    The Taiwanese Film Festival was an amazing showcase of Taiwan’s rich storytelling and culture. The films were beautifully made, with touching performances and stunning visuals. The Q&A sessions with the short-film directors added great insight. An inspiring and enjoyable event!

    October 2024
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