Taiwan Creative Content Agency (Taicca) has recently unveiled an exciting partnership with the renowned animation school, Gobelins Paris, during the prestigious Annecy film-TV market MIFA. This strategic collaboration aims to nurture animation talents in Taiwan, support the development of original IPs targeted at children and young adults, and strengthen Taiwan’s connections within the global animation industry.
One of the key initiatives of this partnership is the Create Your Own IP International Animation Workshop. This training program is specifically designed to assist emerging Taiwanese creators and professionals in developing original children’s animation IPs. The workshop will cover a wide range of topics including storytelling, visual development, character and world design, as well as pitching strategies.
Cecile Blondel, the director of international development at Gobelins Paris, highlighted the potential of Taiwanese creators and their fresh ideas. However, she also acknowledged the challenges in transforming these ideas into compelling visual stories. The workshop aims to bridge this gap and provide creators with the necessary tools and skills to succeed in the industry.
Alice Chang, Deputy CEO of Taicca, expressed her excitement about partnering with one of the world’s top animation schools to foster original storytelling from Taiwan. Through this collaboration, Taicca hopes to empower creators with the resources, networks, and confidence to dream big and expand their reach globally.
During the Taiwan Spotlight pitching session at Annecy’s MIFA market, Taicca introduced several new projects. “Wacky Tidy Pals,” directed by Redic Hsu and produced by Mixcode, follows four characters on an adventurous journey to solve mysteries in their disrupted village. Another project, “Puringau” by Liao Tai-Yu, explores the story of a young girl with ancestral witchcraft trying to protect the forest, rooted in Taiwan’s indigenous myths.
“Blue Runners,” adapted from an award-winning novel and directed by Huang Shih-Ming, delves into the journey of an ex-athlete and a teenager battling depression through long-distance running. “Bliss: Beyond the Edge of Time” offers a glimpse into a future where technology clashes with humanity, raising questions about identity and memory.
Lastly, Erik Lee’s “Tag” presents a unique perspective on life after death, as a mother and son reunite in the underworld on a path of redemption through spiritual substitution. This diverse range of projects showcases the creativity and storytelling prowess of Taiwanese creators, with the support of Taicca and Gobelins Paris paving the way for their success in the global animation industry.
