About Competition

Kaohsiung Film Festival International Short Film Competition

• Taiwan’s Largest International Short Film Competition with More than 1-million-dollar Prize

Every year, thousands of independent and genuine films gather in Kaohsiung Film Festival (KFF) from all over the world to compete for more than 1-million-dollar prize. 
 

• Break Genres Limit and Encourage Independent Short Films

KFF aims to break the genre limit and welcome bold short films. Any filmmaker could be the winner as long as the film is unique and outstanding, no matter what the genre is. 

 

• Asia Short Film Base: Connecting with International Film Festivals Vigorously

KFF’s ultimate goal is to become an Asia Short Film Base and vigorously collaborate with film festivals in other countries. Especially, Asian New Wave Award was created for films with unique Asian perspective.
 

• VR Section: Discover More Possibilities in Films

VR Section was added to the competition in 2018 to encourage creators to explore the boundaries of storytelling through virtual reality. It has become the most prestigious VR exhibition in Asia with the highest prize offer.

■ PROJECT FUNDING－Domestic & International

Each year, we collaborate with local filmmakers to create original Taiwanese VR experiences. Meanwhile, we look for innovative VR projects co-production by Taiwanese and international creators with cross-culture elements and plan to fund one project annually.

 

■ FILM FESTIVAL & VR THEATRE

．Kaohsiung Film Festival and VR Competition

Kaohsiung Film Festival (KFF) is one of the biggest film festival in Taiwan and known for its fantasy-oriented curation and willingness of embracing new technology. In 2017, KFF started its first VR program to showcase outstanding local and international VR experiences. In 2018, VR Competition, panel talks, workshops, and more events are held annually during the festival. KFF has become the biggest VR event of the country and a lively platform for both local and international VR professionals.

 

．VR FILM LAB － The First Experimental VR Theatre in Taiwan

With the goal of promoting cinematic VR and digital arts, the VR FILM LAB started its regular running in November, 2018. It’s the first 8K stereoscope VR theatre focusing on showcasing local and international cinematic immersive works to public in Taiwan.

 

■ TALENT CULTIVATION

Talent cultivation events such as Talents Workshop for local young creators and VR Residency Program for foreign artists are held.

 

For more information, please visit our websites or contact us:

Kaohsiung Film Archive｜http://kfa.kcg.gov.tw/en/about

VR FILM LAB｜https://vrfilmlab.tw/en/