This year's TCCF PITCHING attracted nearly 600 project submissions from production teams across 50 countries. The projects were evaluated by an international panel of judges from Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, the US, Germany, Austria, Indonesia, and Malaysia, who lauded the exceptionally high standard. Following intense deliberation, the jury selected a total of 62 projects from 21 countries, based on criteria such as narrative integrity, commercial potential, and the team’s international co-production experience. These selections will compete for a total prize pool of TWD 7.6 million — the largest in TCCF PITCHING history — comprising around 35 awards sponsored by private entities as well as international festival resources.
PROJECT TO SCREEN
USD 30,000
Cofinanced by Taiwan Creative Content Agency and Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée, the TAICCA × CNC Award for Best Project grants a cash prize of USD 30,000 to one selected project chosen from the official selection of Project to Screen. In addition, the CNC will ensure the promotion of the project among French industry professionals through concrete support actions.
Award:Clouded Leopard|Mangowork Studio Co., Ltd.
PROJECT TO SCREEN
TWD 600,000
Sponsored by Chunghwa Telecom, the Chunghwa Telecom Award grants a cash prize of TWD 600,000 to one outstanding project from the Project to Screen section in recognition of its embodiment of local characteristics and international potential, and to help more Taiwanese works shine on the world stage.
Award:Call of Lobster|Calendar Studios Co., Ltd.
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by the New Media Entertainment Association, the award will be granted to the project that best exemplifies the spirit of industry collaboration, with a cash prize of TWD 300,000. The winning team will also be invited to join NMEA and participate in various association activities.
Award:Chickie Small's Cafe|Happy Chips Co., Ltd.
FEATURE FILMS
Taipei International Film Award
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by the Taipei Film Commission, one international co-production project that embodies the imagery of scape and culture of Taipei city, and collaborates with Taipei film and television talents, will win a cash prize of TWD 300,000.
Award:Don't Worry About Vampire|Silly Hunter Ltd.
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by the Taichung Film Development Foundation (TFDF). One selected project with its creative background set in Taichung or has the potential to be shot at Central Taiwan Film Studios will win a cash prize of TWD 300,000.
Award:SUNSHOWER|Hsubox Productions,Volos Films
Genesis Wave Film Creative Award
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by Genesis Wave Film Co., Ltd. Genesis Wave is dedicated to translating stories into spectacular visual feasts. This award aims to discover and support innovative feature film projects, advance the development of film and television production, and provide encouragement and opportunities for future talents.
Award:ฺฺBangkok Enigma|Wakeup Rabbit
USD 5,000
The QPM Award offers a USD 5,000 cash prize. This partnership between QCinema Project Market and TAICCA involves a mutual award exchange.
Award:SUNSHOWER|Hsubox Productions,Volos Films
The winner will be provided with an invitation to the 2025 BIFAN+ NAFF Project Market
Established in 2008, BIFAN+ NAFF Project Market is the world's first-ever genre specific project market, facilitating the completion of over 130+ projects. The winner will be provided with an invitation to the 2025 BIFAN+ NAFF Project Market.
Award:Don't Worry About Vampire|Silly Hunter Ltd.
Presented by the Malaysia International Film Festival
The MIFFest Award, presented by the Malaysia International Film Festival, offers post-production services from The PostHouse Indonesia. It supports aspiring filmmakers, fostering collaboration and creativity across Southeast Asia's filmmaking community.
Award:Child, Uninvited|Haftix Films
One selected project will be invited to participate in the LA Film Immersion Program
The Global Film & TV Program is a unique immersion experience for professionals from around the world, offering an intensive three-day agenda of meetings and panels on current US film, TV, and entertainment industry topics, and a visit to Hollywood studios, with a round-trip ticket and accommodation for one member of the selected project.
Award:POLARIS|Twenty First City
Udine Far East Film Festival will invite one project team to attend the Focus Asia - All Genres Project Market
Udine Far East Film Festival will invite one project team to attend the Focus Asia - All Genres Project Market, which will be attended by over 200 international industry guests. The Udine FEFF Award includes automatic project selection at the festival and accommodation for two.
Award:CUBS|Forka Films
SERIES
CJ ENM HK Global Vision Award
TWD 300,000
The CJ ENM HK Global Vision Award honors a project that demonstrates profound understanding and exploration of content across cultures and borders.
This award recognizes visionary storytelling that bridges divides, promotes cross-cultural dialogue, and inspires greater empathy and connection within the global community. The recipients of the Global Vision Award should transcend geographic and ideological boundaries, presenting an entertaining work to the audience through artistic techniques.
Award:The Scammers|Calendar Studios Co., Ltd.
TWD 300,000
The MyVideo Initiative Award commends content creators for their contributions to the integration of old and new elements in local original audiovisual works, social awareness, and innovative techniques or diverse developments that align with global trends in film and television production. As an institution that supports Taiwanese original audiovisual content, Taiwan Mobile continuously supports the creative nourishment of Taiwan's film and television industry, past, present, and future.
Award:Pontianaks in Taiwan|Monkey & Boar , Great Kings Entertainment , Neverland Entertainment
TVBS Storytelling Impact Grand Award
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by TVBS Media Inc. One selected project that can profoundly influence the audience and generate social attention will win a cash prize of TWD 300,000.
Award:No Activity|Lots Home Entertainment Co., Ltd.
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by Taigi TV Station, the Taigi TV Award grants a cash prize of TWD 300,000 to one selected project that possesses Taiwanese elements and market potential. Taigi TV Station (channel 14) is a Taiwanese-language TV channel under the Taiwan Broadcasting System that aims to take Taiwanese culture to a broader audience and become the world's first TV channel primarily featuring the Taiwanese language.
Award:Pontianaks in Taiwan|Monkey & Boar , Great Kings Entertainment , Neverland Entertainment
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by the Formosa Television Co., Ltd., the Formosa TV Award selects one project that embodies Taiwanese elements, local characteristics, and has the potential for international market collaboration. The winning project will receive a cash prize of TWD 300,000, boosting Taiwan's visibility to the world.
Award:The Top Percentile|Kanvas Creations
EBC Original IP Potential Award
TWD 300,000
Based on the potential of the selected original series, EBC will provide a cash prize of TWD 300,000 to the winner of the EBC Original IP Potential Award.
Award:The Top Percentile|Kanvas Creations
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by Hakka TV, the HakkaTV Award grants a cash prize of TWD 300,000 to one selected project that possesses Hakka elements and market potential.
Award:Sweet Man|Flower Road Production Co., Ltd.
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by the Kaohsiung Film Archive, the KFA Original Award grants a cash prize of TWD 300,000 to a project with its creative background in Kaohsiung or has the potential to develop in Kaohsiung.
Award:Pontianaks in Taiwan|Monkey & Boar , Great Kings Entertainment , Neverland Entertainment
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by First Commercial Bank, the First Bank Award grants a cash prize of TWD 300,000 to one selected project that possesses Taiwanese elements and market potential.
Award:JUMPING THROUGH GRANDMA|JUO Studios
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by ZW ENM CO., LTD., the ZW Ingenuity Award will give an original, creative, and promising series project a cash prize of TWD 300,000 as well as priority for collaboration and further development.
Award:The Top Percentile|Kanvas Creations
One selected project will be invited to Series Mania 2025 to participate in the Taiwan pitching session
Presented by Series Mania. One selected project will be invited to Series Mania 2025 to participate in the Taiwan pitching session, training workshops, and matchmaking meetings in Lille, France.
Award:Fly|Cinefrance Studios Yoosonn Entertainment
ANIMATION FEATURES AND SERIES
ADATA - Future Innovation Award
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by ADATA Technology Co., Ltd., one project with international market potential will be selected from the shortlisted entries. The winner will receive a cash prize of TWD 300,000 and an opportunity to collaborate with ADATA to explore possibilities and opportunities for expanding into the global market.
Award:Teewa|Chardo Animation Co., Ltd.
Warner Bros. Discovery Spotlight Award
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by Warner Bros. Discovery, this award will honor one outstanding animation project with a cash prize of TWD 300,000. WBD is expanding its presence in Asian markets by launching an Asia-specific version of "Tom and Jerry" to attract younger audiences. This award aims to support Taiwan's animation industry and foster international integration.
Award:Something Great|Sumimasen Inc., Reno Studios
An opportunity to pitch their project live at the 2025 Kre8tif! Elevator Pitch
The SEA Award - Malaysia recognizes and promotes exceptional creative talent in Asia. One outstanding project will be selected during the 2024 TCCF PITCHING session, and the winner will get an opportunity to pitch their project live at the 2025 Kre8tif! Elevator Pitch. This award not only highlights regional talent but also provides a valuable platform for further exposure and growth in the global creative industry.
Award:Takokuma’s Adventure Story|Sunthingood Co., Ltd.
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES AND SERIES
The winning project of the CCDF Award will gain direct entry into the 16th CNEX Chinese Doc Forum (CCDF) in 2025
The winning project of the CCDF Award will gain direct entry into the 16th CNEX Chinese Doc Forum (CCDF) in 2025, which will facilitate interaction and idea exchange between filmmakers and international documentary industry professionals. Non-Taiwanese teams will be provided with a fixed airfare and accommodation subsidy to participate in the CCDF and related workshops in Taipei.
Award:The Myth|MindMine Films
The Doc Edge Award grants an all-access pass to the Doc Edge Festival
The Doc Edge Award grants an all-access pass to the Doc Edge Festival (including forum, pitch, and festival, as well as all social/networking events). The winner can submit their project for the market if it is ready for market. If it is still in the development or production stage, the project will be considered for final selection to the Doc Edge Pitch - Wayfinding or the Roughcuts Lab. The director and producer will both be invited to attend.
Award:The Birdwatcher|Tagu Films , Pōtocol , Island X Pictures
The Docs by the Sea Award guarantees participation in Docs by the Sea 2025
The Docs by the Sea Award guarantees participation in Docs by the Sea 2025. Includes two weeks of intensive lab sessions with world class mentors and attendance at the pitching forum in Bali.
Award:When a Poet Goes to War|Singing Cicadas
STORY TO SCREEN
TWD 300,000
Financed by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency, the TAICCA AWARD: Best Story grants a cash prize of TWD 300,000 to one work chosen from the Fiction & Nonfiction or Comics section of Story to Screen.
Award:Rest in Pieces|Balaena Islet Publishing Inc.
FICTION & NON-FICTION, COMICS
friDay Video Original Story Award
TWD 300,000
Sponsored by Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd. One selected story will win a cash prize of TWD 300,000. It is the largest award of Story to Screen.
Award:Taiwanese Folklore ‒ The Crown Prince and the Boys on the Railways|Mirror Fiction Inc.
The Next Hit by Blintn Award
TWD 100,000
Sponsored by Blintn, an IP powerhouse and leading content investment company based in South Korea. The one next big hit will be selected from the Fiction & Non-fiction and Comics sessions’ entries, winning TWD 100,000 in cash. Blintn will also have the first look right for investment in the awarded story.
Award:Killers' Love Stories|Mirror Fiction Inc.
GTV Best Originality Award
TWD 100,000
Sponsored by Gala Television Corporation. One selected story will win a cash prize of TWD 100,000.
Award:Reborn as Grandma: There Must Be Something More Important Than Inheritance|KADOKAWA TAIWAN CORPORATION
TWD 100,000
Sponsored by Sanlih E-Television. One selected story will win a cash prize of TWD 100,000.
Award:Reborn as Grandma: There Must Be Something More Important Than Inheritance|KADOKAWA TAIWAN CORPORATION
Shoei Potential Original IP Award
TWD 100,000
The Shoei Potential Original IP Award encourages outstanding works demonstrating exceptional creativity, international ambition, and strong growth potential. Shoei is committed to becoming a content development partner for original IPs in Taiwan, striving together to amplify their global impact.
Award:|PUBLISHER|Dyna Books ,HOLDER OF AUDIOVISUAL ADAPTATION RIGHTS|Keep Writing Studio
TWD 100,000
Sponsored by Chinese Television System. One selected story will win a cash prize of TWD 100,000.
Award:Taiwanese Folklore ‒ The Crown Prince and the Boys on the Railways|Mirror Fiction Inc.
PROJECT TO SCREEN
TWD 300,000
Award:The Alleyway|Elephant Ears , AI Jazeera Documentary , Tambo Film