Taiwanese Project 'Uncle' Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
Yen Hao-hsuan's feature also took the Asian Gen-Z Award, which comes with a JPY500,000 prize, at the seventh edition of the market.
The Taiwanese project "Uncle," directed by Yen Hao-hsuan, won the Tokyo Project Award at the seventh Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, held during TIFFCOM in Tokyo. The project also received the Asian Gen-Z Award at the same ceremony, according to Variety.
The Asian Gen-Z Award is in its second year and carries a prize of JPY500,000 ($3,300). Jury member Nam Jongsuk, a programmer at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, praised the project for going against prejudices.
"Wild Zero Overdrive" from Takegei Company Limited took the White Light Post-Production Award. The film is a follow-up to director Takeuchi Tetsuro's 1999 cult title "Wild Zero," which starred Guitar Wolf.
The Mellow Tunes Sound Design Award went to the Brazilian feature "Nature Boy," directed by Matias Mariani. A total of 24 projects were selected for this year's market.
Earlier market outing for 'Uncle'
"Uncle" had its first Asian market outing at the Busan Asian Project Market earlier in October 2026. Its producers include Patrick Mao Huang, founder of Flash Forward Entertainment, and Sung Chin-hsuan.
Quick answers
Which project won the Tokyo Project Award at the seventh Tokyo Gap-Financing Market?
"Uncle," directed by Yen Hao-hsuan, won the Tokyo Project Award and also received the Asian Gen-Z Award.
How much is the Asian Gen-Z Award worth?
The award, now in its second year, carries a prize of JPY500,000 ($3,300).
How many projects were selected for the market?
24 projects were selected for this year's edition.