The Taiwan International Ethnographic Film Festival (TIEFF; ) is the oldest and longest running international

ethnographic film An ethnographic film is a non-fiction film, often similar to a documentary film, historically shot by Western filmmakers and dealing with non-Western people, and sometimes associated with anthropology. Definitions of the term are not definitive. ...

festival in Asia. Founded in 2001 in collaboration with

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, the biennial festival features new and classic works from ethnographic filmmakers around the world. Each year the festival organizes around a central theme, curating a selection of films and organizing discussions that explore a specific aspect of human life. TIEFF also includes a “New Visions” category that showcases notable ethnographic films made within the past two years. While the selection process is highly competitive, the festival does not include a competition in the event, in order to present each film as equally valuable. TIEFF is organized by the Taiwan Association of Visual Ethnography (TAVE), a non-profit organization that works to raise public awareness around documentary and ethnographic films. With this foundation, TIEFF serves as a forum for education, discussion, community building, and global exchange. The festival has also been a source of consistent support for indigenous cinema in Taiwan, promoting upcoming directors and introducing local works to international audiences.

Festival themes

Each year the festival curates a selection of films around a specific topic. Past themes include: * 2019: Visions of Sovereignty *2017: Beyond the Human *2015: Scenes of Life * 2013: Beyond Borders * 2011: Suffering and Rebirth * 2009: Body and Soul * 2007: Indigenous Voices * 2005: Family Variations * 2003: Migration Story * 2001: Island Odyssey

References

External links

Official Site
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