The 2025 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) wrapped up on November 7, hitting another high note in Taiwan’s rise as a creative industry powerhouse. Over the course of four eventful days, the festival garnered an unprecedented turnout and praise from around the globe, affirming the vitality and diversity of Asian narratives and providing local creators with international partners.
This year’s TCCF didn’t just meet expectations — it surpassed them. Organized by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), the sixth edition of the festival recorded its highest-ever attendance and drew unprecedented international participation. Across its FORUM, MARKET, and PITCHING sections, conversations flowed effortlessly between cultures and industries, proving once again that Taiwan’s creative ecosystem has become one of the most dynamic forces in Asia.
At the closing ceremony, TAICCA CEO Erica Wang reflected on how far the event has come. “TCCF has continued to draw growing global attention,” she said, highlighting the professionalism and creativity that now define the festival. Her words resonated with an audience still buzzing from days of deals, premieres, and passionate exchanges. “With the support of these awards,” she added, “we hope these projects will soon reach audiences everywhere — as films, series, comics, and beyond.”
Among the evening’s most celebrated moments was the announcement of the TAICCA X CNC Award, a partnership with France’s National Centre for Cinema (CNC). The top USD 30,000 prize went to My Camera, My Gun, a powerful documentary by Japanese filmmaker Kubota Toru, symbolizing how the event continues to bridge Taiwan’s creative scene with the world. The TAICCA Award: Best Story went to the comic Rogue Bookstore, reflecting the strong cross-media DNA that runs through every corner of TCCF.
The energy in the room lifted again when Do You Still Love Me was announced as the biggest winner of the year, taking home five awards — from the EBC Original IP Potential Award to the TVBS Storytelling Impact Grand Award. Producer Mimi Wang, cheered on by the crowd, smiled and said: “At my age, I’m still working this hard!” — a moment that perfectly captured the mix of humor, humility, and determination that defined the festival’s spirit.
Star and philanthropist Lin Chi-ling made a special appearance to present her Future Makers Award, encouraging creators to “keep pushing boundaries and let the world see Taiwan’s talent.” The audience erupted when the animation team behind Titi & Roro invited her to join them in singing their theme song — a spontaneous, joyful moment that summed up the atmosphere of this year’s celebration.
Beyond the glamour, TCCF 2025 also served as a stage for reflection. More than 600 submissions were reviewed for the PITCHING program, with finalists from across Asia and Europe. TAICCA Chairperson Sue Wang praised the process as “an invaluable journey” that helps Taiwanese content connect globally. She recalled one of the most touching remarks of the night, when a team behind Love Letters From Tomorrow said, “TAICCA is not just a government agency — it’s our partner.” a feeling shared by a lot of creatives who view the agency as a crucial ally in helping them run today’s increasingly complex mediascape.
With professional forums and a vibrant marketplace as well as proud awards, TCCF 2025 once again served as a springboard for innovation and global exchange. Whether in animation, documentary, comics or drama, the event showed how Taiwan’s creative industry is growing ever more original and open, finding a stronger voice on the global stage of storytelling.
As the curtains were about to close on this year’s event, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center was left with a strong message: “Taiwan’s stories are ready for the world — and the world is ready for Taiwan.”
