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BtcTurk Organizes Half Marathon in Istanbul to Celebrate Halving Period
ISTANBUL, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Founded as Türkiye’s first and the world’s fourth Bitcoin trading platform and transformed into a financial technology company with its investments, BtcTurk will hold an event in Istanbul on April 21, referring to the 21 million supply of Bitcoin during the Bitcoin halving period.
The BtcTurk Bull Run, which will be organized for the first time and will be held every four years from now on, will see professionals and the public run along the Üsküdar coast in Istanbul. The runs hosted by BtcTurk will consist of three different stages: a 21-kilometer half marathon, a 10-kilometer public run, and a 100-meter bull costume special run. All of the runs will be free of charge. All details about the run can be found on the website https://btcturkbullrun.com/.
The Bitcoin fair, which will be held on the Üsküdar coast of Istanbul, will be attended by important brands of the sector from around the world. International athletes will also participate in the event. Satoshi TV, which is followed with interest on YouTube, will also be in the area.
2.1 Bitcoin Worth of Prizes will be Distributed
In the BtcTurk Bull Run, which will be organized in honor of Bitcoin’s 21 million supply and the Bitcoin halving period, 2.1 Bitcoin prizes will be distributed to the winners. At the end of the race; Finishing the Race Hand in Hand – HODL, Bitcoin Special Award for the 21st place finisher, Satoshi Special Award for the 210th place finisher, Hal Finney Special Award for the 2100th place finisher. The oldest participant will receive the ATH Special Award and the youngest participant will receive the Genesis Block Award. In the 100-meter bull costume race, men and women will receive the Bull Costume Special Run Award and the Best Costume Award.
What is Halving?
The Bitcoin halving happens, approximately every four years. Therefore, when describing important events in Bitcoin history, events are divided into four-year segments based on halving dates. In the past four years, Bitcoin’s sphere of influence has expanded considerably, reaching the most valuable level in its history at $73,780. The blockchain ecosystem, led by Bitcoin, is not only a technological infrastructure but also manifests itself in different areas of life. After the April 2024 Bitcoin halving, blocks will continue to be counted for the next Bitcoin halving, which is expected to take place in 2028.
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Call for Projects: Over $3 Million Investment for International Audiovisual Contents at TCCF PITCHING 2024
TAIPEI, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) is pleased to announce that the 5th Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) will take place from November 5th to 8th at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The “Project to Screen” section continues to invite international submissions, with expected total investment resources of over USD 3 million provided.
“Project to Screen”: Facilitating Production and Market Access
The “Project to Screen” section includes four categories: feature films, series, animation, and documentaries. Submissions open on June 3rd and will undergo evaluation by a panel of international juries. Selected entries will receive training resources and present proposals during TCCF, with accommodation subsidies offered. One outstanding project will be awarded the “Project to Screen: Best Project” award and a prize of USD 30,000.
All selected projects can apply for TAICCA’s “Creative Content Development Program (CCDP) – Development Fund” and “Taiwan’s International Co-funding Program 2.0 (TICP 2.0) Option 2″ within two years. The total funding surpasses USD 3 million, providing resources to advance project development and establish connections within the market. Both initiatives have helped build on success at the Berlinale and Cannes Film Festival in 2024, paving the way for high-quality works with international marketability.
TCCF 2024 continues to collaborate with international festivals, markets, and organizations to promote audiovisual works and talents to the European and global markets. One project selected by Series Mania is invited to participate in the 2025 event. The BIFAN NAFF Project Market, Focus Asia-All Genres Market, and the MIFFest Project Market will also select project proposals from TCCF to participate in upcoming events.
TCCF award winners are making significant impacts and gaining recognition at prestigious film festivals and markets. The documentary “After the Snowmelt,” winner of the “TAICCA X CNC AWARD” in TCCF 2023, has since been selected to multiple international film festivals, including Visions du Réel in Switzerland, Jeonju International Film Festival in South Korea, Trento Film Festival in Italy, and Millennium Docs Against Gravity in Poland, showcasing Taiwan’s cultural and content strengths on the global stage.
Aside from projects selected from the TCCF Project to Screen open call, ones from TAICCA’s workshop in collaboration with “Festival des 3 Continents / Produire au Sud,” “Series Mania Institute,” and audiovisual professionals from South Korea, will also be presented in respected pitching sessions.
“Story to Screen” Sessions: Showcase of Adaptation Potential for Industry Buyers
Another section of TCCF PITCHING “Story to Screen” recommends story IPs with adaptation potential, including fiction and non-fiction, comics, and original story concepts. Along with “Shoot the Book! TCCF” session – a collaboration with SCELF, “Story to Screen” will present Taiwanese and French stories with marketability to domestic and international buyers and professionals, aiming to facilitate adaptations, foster collaborations, and expand the reach of compelling narratives.
Elevating Taiwan’s Creative Industry: TAICCA Pioneers Collaboration and Funding
Homme TSAI, TAICCA’s chairman, emphasized the agency’s commitment to enhancing Taiwan’s creative industry. To further support the cultural investment environment, that was made favorable following the amendment regarding the Development of the Cultural and Creative Industries Act, TAICCA has collaborated with leading domestic telecommunication and technology companies, including ASUS and ADATA, as well as international creative content companies such as CJ ENM Hong Kong and Warner Bros. Discovery Group, to establish funds, laying the groundwork for producing high-quality works with global appeal.
TCCF is a major annual event in the Asian creative content industry, attracting buyers and sellers internationally to converge and engage in networking and commercial negotiations. Divided into three main sections — PITCHING, MARKET, and FORUM — TCCF aims to promote exceptional works with marketability and international influence, while actively fostering opportunities for transmedia content development, investment, sales, and distribution.
TCCF PITCHING “Project to Screen” 2024 Important Dates
June 03 – July 31: Open call and submission.
Early September: Announcement for selected projects/stories.
Please refer to the official website (https://www.tccf.tw/en/home) for the announcement of the call for projects.
About TAICCA (https://en.taicca.tw/)
The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), established in June 2019 and supported by the Ministry of Culture, is a professional intermediary organization working to promote the development of Taiwan’s content industries including film and TV, publishing, pop music, ACG, and more.
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TAICCA PR | Wengin Hsu | [email protected]
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