“TCCF PITCHING: PROJECT” SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Organized by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) is a major annual event in the Asian content industry. This year's event will take place from November 4 to November 7 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, 7F. The "Project" segment of PITCHING — one of the three main sections of TCCF — invites submissions for promising film and television projects from around the world, bringing together domestic and international buyers and industry professionals to facilitate collaboration between Taiwan and the global market.
To meet the trend for international co-productions and rising demand in the Asian film and television market, this year's Feature Film session will be expanded to 20 projects, while the Series session will add a new themed session titled "If Romance Comes Again", focusing on quality romance-themed projects.
The submission period runs from 12:00 PM on May 12, 2025 to 12:00 PM on July 11, 2025 (Taiwan time, GMT+8). We invite teams with projects in development or production to apply and transform their creative ideas into film and television works on the global stage.
I. Event Overview
- Submission categories: "Project" features 5 pitch sessions, including:
- Feature Film (20 projects selected)
- Series (10 projects selected)
- Series Themed Session: If Romance Comes Again (6 projects selected)
- Animation (10 projects selected)
- Documentary (10 projects selected)
2. Submission details:
- Required materials: Please refer to the attached sample application form. Submit via the designated TCCF submission system during the submission period. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Eligibility: Open to all nationalities. No limit on the number of submissions per team.
- Duration of Project: The total duration of the submitted project must be between 60 and 780 minutes.
3. Benefits and requirements of selected projects:
a.Participation in related activities
- Each selected team will receive 4 TCCF badges. If additional badges are required, please purchase via the official TCCF website.
- Creative team members or production company representatives of selected projects must fully participate in the relevant PITCHING sessions and associated training workshops.
- Selected teams must agree to participate in and cooperate with TCCF's activities and marketing and promotional arrangements, and complete a post-event survey to assist TAICCA in evaluating the event's effectiveness.
b.Schedule meetings
- During the PITCHING event, selected teams will be able to use the TCCF meeting reservation system (expected to open in October). More information will be provided after selections are announced.
Selected teams must accept meeting invites from award sponsors of 2025 TCCF PITCHING and send a representative to attend these meetings in person. If unable to attend due to force majeure, they must contact the award sponsor in advance to reschedule.
c.Display logo and acknowledgments
- Upon completion of production, the selected project must display the statement “This audiovisual work was selected for 2025 TCCF PITCHING” and the official TCCF logo in the end credits.
- If the project received a sponsored award, the name of the award and the sponsor's logo must also be displayed.
- If the project received support or investment from other government agencies or affiliated entities, the font and size of the acknowledgment must be consistent with the above.
4. Project pitch presentation:
a.Selected teams must participate in their session's project pitch presentation. Detailed pitching rules and participation requirements will be sent via email after selections are announced.
b.Pitch presentations are to be primarily in English. On-site simultaneous interpretation equipment (Mandarin/English) will be available.
II. How to Apply
- Submission period: 12:00 PM on May 12, 2025 to 12:00 PM on July 11, 2025 (Taiwan time, GMT+8)
Entry fee:
a. Early bird rate: NT$1,200 (from May 12 to 11:59 PM, June 15)
b. Regular rate: NT$1,500 (from 12:00 AM, June 16 onwards)
c. Entry fees are non-refundable, regardless of selection outcome.
- Submission system website: https://dash.taicca.tw/brd/tccf-pm-2025/apply
Submission guide:
a. After entering the submission system, register an account using your email address.
b. After registration is complete, log in to start filling out the submission form.
c. Fill in all required fields in Chinese and English (international projects or teams only need to complete the English fields).
d. The system includes “manual save” and “auto-check” functions, allowing you to return to complete your submission and review previously entered information. Please ensure all content is accurate before submitting your form, as it cannot be edited or re-submitted afterward.
e. To view saved drafts, click on “My Account” at the top right corner and go to “My Projects” to view a list of your submissions.
f.Payment of the entry fee must be completed for the submission to be considered valid.
g. If the project is a co-production involving multiple production companies, the submission should be completed by one company on behalf of the others, with one individual designated as the main contact person. Details of all participating companies must be included in the submission. Upon submission, all companies and individuals involved will be deemed to have understood and agreed to the terms of the submission guidelines, and consent to the collection of their personal information by the organizer.
III. Evaluation Process
Two-stage selection method:
a. Preliminary stage: An international jury will be invited to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the submissions and determine the selected projects for each session.
b. Final stage: At the PITCHING event, an international jury will select one project to receive the “Project” Grand Prize.
- Announcement of selected projects: The list of selected projects is expected to be announced in early September on the official TCCF website, along with the members of the preliminary jury.
IV. Awards
- PITCHING: “Project” Grand Prize: 1 winner (USD 30,000 cash prize)
- Other sponsored awards: To be announced on the official TCCF website. Winners will be selected by the sponsoring organizations during TCCF. If the award-winning team intends to raise funds for the development of its awarded project, it shall provide the award sponsor with a right of first negotiation to discuss the sponsor’s potential participation in the investment, development, or adaptation of the project.
V. Support and Resources for Selected Projects
- All selected projects will have access to PITCHING resources, including the pitch training workshop, one-on-one guidance from professional mentors, visibility on the official TCCF website and PITCHING brochure, access to the meeting reservation system, exclusive use of the PITCHING meeting area, as well as a video recording of their pitch presentation and the right to use the video.
- Selected projects will be eligible to apply for TAICCA’s Creative Content Development Program (CCDP); awarded projects will be eligible to apply for Option 2 of Taiwan’s International Co-funding Program 2.0 (TICP 2.0). Note that applicants will still need to meet the application requirements of the respective programs, and TICP 2.0 (Option 2) applicants must additionally pass the relevant investment review process.
★ Application deadline for CCDP and Option 2 of TICP 2.0: December 31, 2027
VI. Additional Terms and Conditions
- Personal information provided by applicants will be used by TAICCA for the purposes of collection, storage, analysis, and communication in relation to the TCCF PITCHING call for submissions. TAICCA will collect, process, and use applicants’ personal information in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act, other relevant laws and regulations, and its privacy policy.
- Applicants must be the copyright holders of the submitted project or have obtained authorization from the copyright holder. In the event of any dispute involving alleged infringement of another person’s work, TAICCA reserves the right to reject or disqualify the project without issuing a refund. Any prize money received must also be returned in full. The applicant shall bear full legal responsibility and compensation TAICCA for any resulting damages (including but not limited to legal fees and litigation costs), without objection.
- If the information provided by the applicant is incomplete, false, or does not meet the eligibility requirements, TAICCA reserves the right to reject or disqualify the project without issuing a refund. Any prize money received must also be returned in full.
- If there are any matters not fully addressed above, TAICCA reserves the right to supplement or amend these guidelines at any time. Any updates will be announced on the official TCCF website.
VII. Contact
- Email: project@tccf.tw
- Phone: +886-2-2745-8186 # 323, 315
Attachment: Project – Sample Application Form
