KuanDu International Animation Festival
Festival Description
KDIAF is held by the Animation Department of Taipei National University of Arts (TNUA, founded in 2001) . During the festival, hundreds of short films from international competitions, festivals, and student works from all over the world are featured. Moreover, KDIAF will hold two international school showcases to communicate with overseas fellows. Last but not least, KDIAF will also hold several International lectures, animation workshops, activities and related showcase tours.
2022 Call for entries
Any audiovisual animated films with running time no more than 30 minutes, including titles and credits, may enter. It can be made by any technique or in any genre. Films must be completed after January 1st, 2021, and never previously submitted to KDIAF.
● Best Animated Short Film Award: one winner;
Prize –Cash Prize of 2,000 USD (or 60,000 NTD)and one KuanDog Trophy.
Eligibility: All animated films are eligible to enter this category. Student animated films can opt to enter either this category or the Best Student Film category. However, one film can only enter one category.
● Best Student Film Award: one winner;
Prize – Cash Prize of 1,500 USD (45,000 NTD) and one KuanDog Trophy.
Eligibility: Animated film produced while the filmmaker(s) attended educational institutions and was under instructors’ supervision will be considered eligible.
● Taiwan Special Award: one winner;
Prize – Cash Prize of 45,000 NTD and one KuanDog Trophy.
Eligibility: All entered films produced by Taiwanese filmmakers who hold proof of citizenship will be considered eligible.
● Taiwan Student Award: one winner;
Prize –Cash Prize of 45,000 NTD and one KuanDog Trophy.
Eligibility: All entered student films produced by Taiwanese filmmakers who hold proof of citizenship will be considered eligible.
● Best Taiwanese Film Score: one winner;
Prize – Cash Prize of 30,000 NTD and one KuangDog Trophy.
Eligibility: All entered films produced by Taiwanese filmmakers who hold proof of citizenship will be considered eligible.
● Honorable Mentioned: one or more winners;
Prize – Award Certificate.
Eligibility: All entered films will be considered eligible.
- Festival Regulations and Entry Form via FF
- Deadline: 15 July 2022
2019 Festival Coverage
2018 Festival Coverage
ΝΒ: 2023 Festival Dates are tentative
Event Dates
- From 23/10/2023 to 29/10/2023
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