Renowned figures to mentor at Taiwan Creative Content Fest

Top-notch guidance preps creators for the spotlight

The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) is not just an event—it’s a cauldron of creativity where content creators from around the world converge, interact, and compete. This year, an extraordinary opportunity awaits attendees as Miyagawa Eriko, the esteemed producer of the Emmy-winning drama series Shogun, leads a training session tailored to sharpen the pitching skills of participants before the festival’s main pitching events.

Experts bring a wealth of experience

Joining Miyagawa in this pivotal session are two other industry heavyweights: Liu Hsinyi, the line producer of the critically acclaimed British series Fleabag, and Martin Vandas, the CEO of the Czech animation powerhouse Maur film. Under their tutelage, attendees will gain exclusive insights into refining their pitch presentations, ensuring their ideas are market-ready and appealing to global audiences.

Maximizing the impact of the pitch

These experts are not merely offering advice; they aim to elevate the quality of the pitches to a level that significantly boosts their chances of success in the international arena. They will provide strategic feedback on content improvement and presentation techniques, helping participants make a lasting impression on potential investors and collaborators.

Esteemed panel to judge high-stakes competition

The TCCF’s pitching awards—highlighted by a panel of influential judges—are the pinnacle of the festival’s activities. This year’s panel features:

Kwon Hojin, senior executive director of the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)
Banjong Pisanthanakun, the visionary director behind the Thai horror classic Shutter
Srishti Behl, senior producer at Phantom Studios and former Netflix executive

These industry leaders bring a seasoned eye to assess the pitches, looking for originality, feasibility, and global market potential.

Prestigious awards and substantial incentives

The TCCF Pitching Contest offers a lucrative array of prizes, both in cash and in kind. Notable awards include:

TAICCA Award: Best Project – providing a substantial $30,000 prize
TAICCA Award for Best Story – offering NT$300,000 ($9,400)
Chunghwa Telecom Award – rewarding NT$60,000 ($18,800)

Other significant cash prizes come from Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone Telecommunications, each awarding $9,400 for their respective “MyVideo Initiative Award” and “friDay Video Original Story Award.”

Expanding support with new sponsors

This year, the festival’s reach and impact are further amplified with the addition of new sponsors, including:

South Korean entertainment conglomerate CJ ENM HK
Innovative content platform Blintn
Tech giant ADATA Technology
Financial stalwart First Bank
Film production company Genesis Wave Film Co.
Entertainment firms ZW ENM and Shoei Contents Corporation
The Philippine’s own QCinema Project Market

Opportunities for wider recognition and participation

Beyond the immediate prizes, festival partners offer select winning teams unique chances to partake in prestigious international events. These include:

Network of Asian Fantastic Films (NAFF) at the 2025 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
16th CNEX Chinese Doc Forum (CCDF)
France’s Series Mania

An event not to miss

From November 5-8, the TCCF will transform the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center into a dynamic hub of innovation, collaboration, and cultural exchange. It’s a golden opportunity for content creators to not only showcase their work but also to enhance their pitch and potentially catapult their projects onto the global stage.

Sharing the excitement of the TCCF on social media and following updates from the event can keep you in the loop with the latest in creative content development. Stay tuned for more thrilling insights and opportunities from this vibrant festival!