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2026 Chiayi International Three Minutes Video Competition
Chiayi City, Taiwan · Est. 2019 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Chiayi City, Taiwan
26
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- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
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 27, 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2019
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