Taiwan Creative Content Fest: 29 Animation Firms
Weta FX, the VFX house behind 'Avatar', signs deal to make Taiwan an AI hub for Asia's content industries, as character IP companies boom at TCCF 2026
The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) 2026 edition has wrapped up in Taipei, with a focus on animation and character IP companies. This year's event saw 107 exhibitors, with 29 of them being animation and character IP companies, up from 19 in 2025.
The number of animation and character IP companies at TCCF increased by 10 from last year, making them the largest exhibitor group. This growth reflects the booming demand for character IP in the content industry.
Weta FX, the visual effects company behind 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Avatar', signed a memorandum of understanding with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) on November 6 to make Taiwan an AI hub for Asia's content industries. As part of this deal, Weta FX will partner with Moonshine Studio to set up a technology platform to support Taiwanese film and TV projects.
Toei, the Japanese studio behind 'Kamen Rider' and 'Power Rangers', has also adopted rules for generative AI and is already using it for backgrounds. This move highlights the increasing adoption of AI in the content industry.
The Pitching program at TCCF presented 93 projects and stories to industry participants from 28 countries. This platform provides opportunities for creators to showcase their work and connect with potential partners.
Weta FX CEO Daniel Seah stated that clients are now requiring an AI strategy from the company, with some saying 'If you don't have an AI strategy, don't bother to work with us'. This shift in client expectations underscores the importance of AI in the content industry.
## Why it matters The growth of animation and character IP companies at TCCF reflects the increasing demand for high-quality content in Asia. The partnership between Weta FX and TAICCA aims to make Taiwan a hub for AI-powered content creation, which could have significant implications for the industry. As AI technology continues to evolve, it is likely to play a larger role in content creation, and Taiwan is positioning itself to be at the forefront of this trend.
The total number of exhibitors at TCCF decreased from 117 in 2025 to 107 in 2026, with some sectors seeing a decline in representation. However, the increase in animation and character IP companies, as well as the growth of television and media networks exhibitors, suggests that the industry is shifting towards more focused and specialized areas.
