General Information
Completed On: 30 Jun, 2023
Duration: 13 min 3 sec
Genres: Animation, Short, Television, Web / New Media
Language: English
Country: Taiwan
Submitted By: Chih-Li Chang
Festival Rating 8.7
A Bunon elder man deals with the pain after the death of a loved one by playing a traditional instrument for the deceased in a space station on a rainy night.
This popular science animation series tells fascinating stories of Giwas and characters from Taiwan's 16 indigenous peoples. They experience a blend of traditional wisdom and modern space science. The episodes of different ethnic groups are accompanied by their beautifully unique music, interspersed with magnificent ritual ceremonies and versatile legends.
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DirectorsYi-Feng Kao
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ProducersLi-Yu Fu
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ProducersVick Wang
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WritersPonny Wang
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WritersYi-Feng Kao
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WritersFu-Shen Yu
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Film TypeAnimation, Short, Television, Web / New Media
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GenresAnimation, Short, Education, Indigenous Film, Family/Children, Women, Science, TV, Web Series
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Runtime13 minutes 3 seconds
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Completion Date30 Jun, 2023
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Production Budget60000 USD
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Country of OriginTaiwan
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Country of FilmingTaiwan
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Film LanguageEnglish
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Shooting FormatProRes file
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Aspect Ratio
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Film ColorColor
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Student ProjectNo
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First-time FilmmakerNo
Director's Biography
Yi-Fneg Kao is a Taiwanese animation director who has had a passion for drawing and animation since he was young. He enrolled in the Computer Animation program at Full Sail University in the U.S. in 2002. After graduation, he returned to Taiwan and worked as an animator, responsible for producing guide videos for museums and other attractions. In 2008, he directed "Go Go Giwas", which won the Best Animation Award at the Taiwan Golden Bell Awards. The work is light-hearted, interesting, and educational, and has been well-received by audiences.
Director's Statement
"Go Go Giwas" focus on conveying scientific knowledge while also highlighting the traditional culture and human emotions. I aim to entertain audiences with my works and allow them to learn while laughing. My goal is to use animation to break traditional learning models, providing a relaxed environment for audiences to learn new knowledge while experiencing cultural and emotional feasts.