Editor

The 3rd TICTFF competition received over 365 entries from around 41 countries. 25 nomination titles have been selected for the first heat out. We sincerely congratulate the nominated films and we also appreciated for the efforts in all applications who participated in the 3rd TICTFF competition.

The nominated films were screened during the Festival.
The Awarding Ceremony took place in Taipei on April, 8th 2008.

Winner List

Best Dramatic Feature
I am
The film presents a crucial and merciless world children are going to face. However, love and friendship will help them to go through the crisis.

Best Animation
Simple lines convey a rich emotional story. Even though we are ordinary human beings our boring lives can be transformed by love and become colorful, allowing us to be inspired by innumerable possibilities.

Best Documentary
I am in a Hand Puppet Troupe
By documenting the students in the hand puppet troupe, the film highlights the conflict between the cultural heritage and the pressure for academic excellence. The presentation is natural and thorough.

Best TV Program
Journey Through the Palace Museum
Beauty Contest
A universal subject depicted at a high artistic level imagery that offers an excellent illustration of the director’s vision.

Best Film From Taiwan
The Secret in the Wind
It transforms the traditional approach toward the issue of life and death, and offers a new way for children to connect to this deep topic. Young people in the audiences can experience its sincerity and innocence while being deeply touched by the fragility of life.

Best TV Program From Taiwan
Full Record of Taiwan
The Edible Fish with Poison for Fisherman in the Past

This unique program gives children important insights into some of the most beautiful and enduring aspects of the Hai Nui. Through the host’s sincere respect and admiration, the program fosters awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices and sills of the older generation and offers children a special connection to a little-known part of Taiwanese culture.

The nominated films were:
Dramatic Feature

Red Like the Sky | Italy
The Secret In The Wind | Taiwan
I am | Poland
Mid Raod Gang | Thailand
Paul's Grandpa | Germany
Animation

Lavatory-Lovestory | Russia
Bean Sprout | Taiwan
About A Bold-headed Princess | Russia
In Memorian | France
Jackanory - The Magician of Samarkand | UK
Documentary

The white Planet | France
I Am in a Hand Puppet Troupe | Taiwan
Going on 13 | USA
Please Vote for Me | China
Arctic Tale | USA
TV Program

Mystery Hunters－Stonehenge | Canada
Kids on Q | Philippines
Journey Through the Palace Museum－Beauty Contest | Taiwan
Have Fun with Art－Colorful ! Matisse ! | Taiwan
Leonart－The Fire | Spain
Taiwan Award

Taiwan Film

Bean Sprout
Boy & shoes
Father's Finger
The Secret In The Wind
I Am in A Hand Puppet Troupe
Taiwan TV Program

Journey Through the Palace Museum－Beauty Contest
Have Fun with Art－Colorful ! Matisse !
Fruity Pie－Let's Play Together
Full Record of Taiwan－The Edible Fish with Poison for Fisherrman in the Past
Our Island－Granny Banyan Needs Your Help