Call for Entries: '80” Film Festival in Taiwan' to Showcase the Charms of Japan and Taiwan in 80 Seconds

The 80” Film Festival Executive Committee has announced the call for entries for the '80” (Hachi-Zero) Film Festival in Taiwan,' scheduled to be held on November 14, 2026, in Taipei, Taiwan.

The 80” Film Festival is the world's shortest film festival, with a strict runtime limit of exactly 80 seconds. Born in Yao City, Osaka Prefecture, in 2016, it aims to discover and promote regional charm through the universally beloved medium of film, under the concept of 'connecting towns and the world in 80 seconds.'

In recent years, short-form videos have gained global popularity on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. In an era where anyone can easily create and share videos using smartphones, the festival values the storytelling, emotional impact, and cinematic expression that can emerge within the tight constraint of 80 seconds. It serves as a platform for students and young creators to challenge themselves, welcoming submissions from both professionals and amateurs worldwide.

First Overseas Edition

The '80” Film Festival in Taiwan' marks the festival's first international expansion.

This Taiwan edition is themed 'Connecting Japan and Taiwan in 80 Seconds,' inviting 80-second films that artistically portray the unique charms of Japan and Taiwan through narrative storytelling, aiming to foster new forms of cultural exchange through cinema.

[Call for Entries Overview]

Entry Categories

① Japan Charm Film Category

② Taiwan Charm Film Category

Entries must highlight the charm of the respective region—either through filming locations (not necessarily entirely shot there) or by incorporating local specialties, culture, people, traditions, lifestyles, or landscapes of Japan or Taiwan.

Charm refers to characteristics such as people, culture, performing arts, traditions, daily life, and scenery unique to the region.

Live-action (fiction, documentary), CG, animation, and other formats are all acceptable.

※ Film Production Requirements

- The total runtime, including end credits, must be exactly 80 seconds.

- All genres are welcome (live-action, animation, CG, documentary, etc.).

- The work must be original.

- The film must have a narrative structure.

Submission Method

Upload the completed video via a file transfer service and submit the required information through the official 80” Film Festival website entry form.

For details, please visit the official 80” Film Festival website:

https://80film-festival.com/

※ Entry Fee: Free

Awards and Prizes

・Grand Prix, Japan Charm Film Category

The highest honor awarded to the most outstanding work in this category.

Prize: 300,000 JPY

・Grand Prix, Taiwan Charm Film Category

The highest honor awarded to the most outstanding work in this category.

Prize: 60,000 TWD

・Miki House Special Award

Awarded to works that depict the smiles of families born from joy, sorrow, and emotion.

Consolation prizes available

・Best Actor Award

Awarded to films where the actor's presence, performance, and expressiveness captivate the audience.

Consolation prizes available

Submission Deadline

September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)

Announcement of Results

Selected entries will be announced in mid-October 2026 via the official 80” Film Festival social media accounts.

The Grand Prix and other awards will be determined on the day of the festival according to the festival’s judging regulations, through voting by judges and attendees.

[Event Overview: '80” Film Festival in Taiwan']

Date: November 14, 2026 (Saturday)

Venue: Lightbox Huashan Cinema Grand Hall, Taipei Huashan 1914 Creative Park

Organizers: 80" Film Festival Executive Committee, FM802

Cooperation: Hit FM (Taiwan radio station)

Planning & Production: R-Planning Co., Ltd.

Origins and Future Vision of the 80” Film Festival

The 80” Film Festival was founded on the idea of 'creating a space where anyone can challenge filmmaking, even without prior video production experience.' Without the need for large budgets or professional equipment like in feature films, anyone with creativity and passion can become a director. The 80-second format highlights imagination and storytelling, fostering the emergence of new talent.

Guided by this philosophy, the 80” Film Festival continues to grow as a platform where students and young creators can challenge themselves and showcase their artistic expressions.

With the Taiwan edition as its first step, the festival aims to expand globally, becoming an international cultural exchange project that connects the cultures and people of Japan and Taiwan through film, under the concept of 'connecting towns and the world in 80 seconds.'

We look forward to films that move hearts across national and linguistic boundaries and welcome submissions from creators around the world.

Provided by: Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism

Provided by: Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism

Provided by: Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism

[Contact] 80" Film Festival Executive Committee Mail: [email protected] TEL: 06-6206-3100 Official Website: https://80film-festival.com/