Taiwan International Ethnographic Film Festival

The Taiwan International Ethnographic Film Festival (TIEFF; ) is the oldest and longest running international ethnographic film festival in Asia. Founded in 2001 in collaboration with Academia Sinica, the biennial festival features new and classic works from ethnographic filmmakers around the world.

Each year the festival organizes around a central theme, curating a selection of films and organizing discussions that explore a specific aspect of human life. TIEFF also includes a “New Visions” category that showcases notable ethnographic films made within the past two years. While the selection process is highly competitive, the festival does not include a competition in the event, in order to present each film as equally valuable.

TIEFF is organized by the Taiwan Association of Visual Ethnography (TAVE), a non-profit organization that works to raise public awareness around documentary and ethnographic films. With this foundation, TIEFF serves as a forum for education, discussion, community building, and global exchange. The festival has also been a source of consistent support for indigenous cinema in Taiwan, promoting upcoming directors and introducing local works to international audiences.

Festival themes
Each year the festival curates a selection of films around a specific topic. Past themes include:


 * 2019: Visions of Sovereignty
 * 2017: Beyond the Human
 * 2015: Scenes of Life
 * 2013: Beyond Borders
 * 2011: Suffering and Rebirth
 * 2009: Body and Soul
 * 2007: Indigenous Voices
 * 2005: Family Variations
 * 2003: Migration Story
 * 2001: Island Odyssey