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Taiwan International Ethnographic Film Festival
Taipei, Taiwan · Est. 2004 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Taipei, Taiwan
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 22 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Taiwan International Ethnographic Film Festival (TIEFF), founded in 2001 in Taipei, is the longest-running ethnographic film festival in Asia and one of the first of its kind in the region. It is notable for showcasing culturally sensitive documentary and occasionally experimental ethnographic films from Taiwan and around the world, and for its role in expanding public engagement with anthropology and visual ethnography.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 22 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2004
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3.9/ 5
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