2024 Taiwan Creative Content Fest Pitching Conference Application and Submission Requirements

Submission Instructions

The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) stands as a pivotal event within the film and television content industries across Asia. Hosted by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), it serves as an annual nexus where buyers and sellers convene in Taipei for the exchange and negotiation of content. TCCF showcases a diverse array of highly promising film and television content and story proposals to global professionals. This platform fosters communication between creators and buyers from Taiwan and numerous other countries worldwide, facilitating not only content exchange but also fundraising and collaboration for content development. Together, participants aspire to cultivate more widely acclaimed works and make strides into the international market.

The 5th TCCF PITCHING conference is scheduled to take place from November 5th to November 8th, 2024. This edition encompasses two main components: "Project to Screen" and "Story to Screen." The primary objective is to harness the creative energy emanating from both domestic and international film and television industries. Through these platforms, the event aims to provide continuous support to exceptional projects, aiding them in their journey towards the international market.

Participation Guidelines

1. Project to screen
   • Content in both development and production stages is eligible for registration and participation. The event is designed to feature four distinct sessions: Feature Films, Series, Animation Features and Series, and Documentary Features and Series.
2. Story to Screen
   • Novels, prose, picture books, illustrated books, non-fiction, poetry collections, comics (including page comics and strip comics), and other works with potential for adaptation into film and television are eligible for participation. Additionally, online novels and webcomics are encouraged to register. The event will feature three sessions: Fiction & Non-Fiction, Comics, and Shoot the Book! TCCF : Content and comic works with potential for the international market. Notably, the latter session will be conducted in English.

• Please refer to Appendix 1 and 2 for further details. For foreign projects and teams, kindly submit all documentation in English. Please ensure to complete the required information via the TCCF registration website before the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.

1. Project to Screen: Each team, regardless of nationality, has the opportunity to submit one or more projects to each category.
2. Story to Screen: Only original projects from Taiwan are eligible for registration, and authors must be citizens of the Republic of China. When registering for each of the categories "Fiction & Non-Fiction," "Comic," and "Shoot the Book! TCCF!," a maximum of five works can be submitted to each category by the same registrant. Furthermore, the same work cannot be submitted to multiple categories.
   • Titles should have been published in Taiwan before the submission deadline and should contain a clear storyline.
   • Registrants must possess the right to authorize third parties to adapt original works into film and television productions. Additionally, the submitted work must not have been previously authorized for film and television development.
3. Pitching Workshop
   • Selected teams must attend both the 2024 PITCHING conference and Pitching training workshop, and agree to attend events and marketing campaigns during TCCF.
4. Matchmaking Meeting Appointment
   • During the PITCHING conference, TAICCA will provide a dedicated negotiation area and one-on-one conference table for each selected team. Online matchmaking meeting system will also be set up for both parties to schedule meetings.
   • The meeting appointment system will be available in mid-October.
   • The selected teams must accept the invitation for negotiation meetings proposed by the sponsors of the 2024 PITCHING conference from November 5th to November 8th. It is essential to ensure that the team attends the physical meetings. In case of unforeseeable circumstances preventing attendance, they should proactively contact the award sponsor to reschedule the meeting.
5. Logo and Content Exposure
   • The pitching proposals selected for the "Project to Screen" category must include the statement "This film/TV production was selected at the 2024 PITCHING conference" along with the official TCCF logo at the end of the production.
   • The works selected for the "Story to Screen" category must include the statement "The original work was selected at the 2024 PITCHING conference" with the official TCCF logo at the end of the production if they are authorized and completed for film/TV adaptation.
   • If the pitching proposals receive the "Titled Award," in addition to the aforementioned requirements, they must also include the "Title Award Name" and the logo of the awarding organization.
   • If there are subsidies or investments from other government agencies or their affiliated legal entities, the aforementioned wording and size should remain the same.
6. The rules and related coordination details will be announced simultaneously with the list of selected projects, which will be sent via email.
7. Project to Screen pitching segment will primarily be conducted in English, while Story to Screen segment will be conducted mainly in both Chinese and English. TAICCA will also arrange simultaneous interpreters to assist during pitching.
8. All selected teams will be provided with 4 exhibition passes for access to the categories of sessions they have been selected for. For further details regarding other related rights and usage instructions, please refer to the conference's exhibition pass regulations. If selected teams require more than 4 exhibition passes, please proceed to the designated section on the TCCF official website for purchase.

Submission Guideline

1. Period: June 3rd (10:00)to July 31st(17:00),2024(GMT+8)
2. Fee:
   • Project to Screen: NT$1200 (additional bank transfer fees may apply)
   • Story to Screen: Fees are waived this year.
3. Submission website:
   • Project to Screen: https://dash.taicca.tw/brd/tccf-pm-2024/apply
   • Story to Screen: https://dash.taicca.tw/brd/tccf-sm-2024/apply
4. Notes:
   • Use your email address to sign up for your account once you enter the system.
   • Fill out the required sections after signing in.
   • Please provide detailed information in both Chinese and English for each section. If you are a non-Taiwan team registering for the category Project to Screen, only English information is required.
   • You can click "Save" on the right side of the webpage and continue to fill out or edit the form at any time.
   • You can click "validate" on the right side of the web page to confirm that all sections have been properly filled in before submission. Please note that no further modifications can be made after submission.
   • If you need to review or edit the submitted work, please go to the upper right corner, click on "Account", then select "My Project" to make further modifications.
   • Registration for the category "Project to Screen" is considered successful only after the registration fee payment has been completed.

Selection

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  1. Project to Screen: International judges of industry professionals will be invited to evaluate the submitted projects.
  2. Story to Screen: Local judges of industry professionals will be invited to evaluate the submitted works.

Benefit for Selected Projects/Works

1. Selected projects will be eligible to apply for CCDP and TICP2.0 (Option 2). However, they must still adhere to the application procedures for these projects in the respective year. Additionally, applicants for TICP2.0 need to pass the investment committee convened by TAICCA to access resources (for detailed application methods, please refer to TAICCA official website).
   • Application period: Before December 31st, 2026.
   • Selected projects will be promoted through various channels. International buyers will choose one project from all four sessions to win US$30,000.
2. Selected stories will be promoted through various channels. Local judges will choose one story from the "Fiction & Non-Fictiontin" and "Comics" sessions to win NT$300,000.

Regulations

1. TCCF PITCHING conference collects, stores, analyzes, and transmits personal information submitted. TAICCA follows the Personal Data Protection Act and relevant regulations to collect, process, and reasonably use your personal data based on privacy protection policies.
2. Participants must own or secure licenses from copyright owners for their projects/stories. TAICCA reserves the right to reject or cancel participation due to infringement disputes without refunds. If relevant prize money has already been obtained, it should also be fully refunded. Participants will be liable for all legal responsibilities and must compensate damages incurred to TAICCA, including but not limited to attorney and litigation fees.
3. If applications are incomplete, incorrect, or ineligible, TAICCA reserves the right to reject or cancel participation without refunds. If relevant prize money has already been obtained, it should also be fully refunded.
4. If projects/stories are co-produced by multiple parties, one representative should be assigned to submit applications and serve as the main contact. Other involved parties should be specified in the application forms. By submitting applications, all parties understand and agree to the rules and regulations in the open call, and consent to personal information collection.
5. Selected teams agree to participate in post-TCCF surveys for feedback collection.
6. TAICCA will amend and announce the latest information and updates on the TCCF website.

Contact

• Email: project@tccf.tw
• Appendix 1: Project to Screen
• Appendix 2: Story to Screen