About TICFF

TICFF, the Taiwan International Children's Film Festival, aims to become the first film festival in the lives of children!

Watching movies is an unforgettable magical experience — what may seem ordinary and mundane in reality can be refreshing through the lens of film. Many imaginative fantasies can only become real in the world of movies. Movie screens act like a door, opening new perspectives, and allowing one to witness various possibilities. Movies are a big part of the journey of growing up, weaving diverse imaginations and stimulating the potential for self-awareness, social observation, critical thinking, and artistic appreciation in children. TICFF firmly believes that whether it's in the art of film or individual growth, "possibility" is a crucial element worth exploring.

The brand spirit of TICFF is " Make it possible: Exploring the world and the limitless possibilities of people." In addition, we bear the mission of being the "first film festival in the lives of children," providing high-quality film content to broaden the international perspective of Taiwanese children, allowing them to experience creative aesthetics and expand their life experiences in a multicultural environment.

To create possibilities, the international competition of the film festival offers a NTD million-dollar prize, inviting international filmmakers and their works to screen in Taiwan, inspiring creativity and encouraging industry exchange. Additionally, a special "Taiwan Award" is awarded to support local creators and promote the domestic children's film and television industry.

Believing in possibilities, we cherish the creativity and imagination of children. Every edition of the festival includes the "Kids as Directors Workshop," an audiovisual education program encouraging children to transition from viewers to creators. PTS assists in guiding the filming process, and the resulting works premiere in the workshop segment of each festival. Several films from previous editions have participated in international film festivals and received awards, allowing children to step onto the global stage.

Pursuing possibilities, we plan high-quality film festival content. Here, you can find the best narrative films, animations, documentaries, and TV programs suitable for children from around the world. Additionally, there are numerous workshops, courses, and gaming activities, allowing children to choose how they most want to participate in the festival.

TICFF has been organized by PTS since 2004. It is the first biennial film festival in Asia specifically designed for children under 12, and its scale is considered the largest in Asia. As we approach the 20th year in 2024, we will continue to move forward, aiming to be the first film festival every child attends in their life.

In the 11th edition of TICFF in 2024, the festival extends the theme of "possibility" from its brand spirit to "potential." This year's festival invites children of all ages to join the adventure and showcase their potential! The adventure can be participating in festival activities, experiencing the adventures of characters in movies, or even the journey of a child's growth. Inspired by the common screenplay theory of the "Hero's Journey," the theme of this edition of TICFF is "We are Heroes."

Following this theme, this edition of the film festival creates an adventurous world where children can transform into heroes, accumulating rich life experiences through adventure and showcasing their potential!