2026 Chiayi International Three Minutes Video Competition

Chiayi City, Taiwan
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The 2026 Chiayi International Three Minutes Video Competition is an international short film competition hosted by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Chiayi City Government in Taiwan. It is notable for its strict three-minute format and its emphasis on artistic, original, contemporary experimental micro-shorts from filmmakers and artists around the world, positioning Chiayi as a cross-cultural platform for extreme-short audiovisual creation. [1][4][6]

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 7 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-36 pts)

  • Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected

Trust Signals

Risk Flags

  • COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL

Positive Signals

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE

Festival Details

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2019

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