How did DAMN TRUE begin?
The "Damn True Festival" is a collaborative platform created by the "Frontline Fellowship" and the Chinese-speaking non-fiction writing community. Over three days and two nights, it features lectures, in-person dialogues, workshops, markets, and music, connecting non-fiction works from the Chinese-speaking world with their audience. The event unites Chinese-speaking non-fiction creators from diverse regions, fostering connection and engagement, and celebrates the vibrant sparks generated by the interplay of true stories and various art forms. The inaugural Damn True Festival took place in Tokyo in 2025. This December, DTF 2026 returns to Tokyo for another annual gathering of Chinese-language nonfiction creators.
- 20+ Talks
- 40 Speakers
- 6+ Documentary Screenings
- 5+ Market & Exhibition
- 1 Queer Night
- 4 Languages
Media Coverage
一個記者對受訪者的回報：普立茲獎得主張彥（Ian Johnson）的「寫完之後」
一個記者對受訪者的回報：普立茲獎得主張彥（Ian Johnson）的「寫完之後」
寫作，是通往無限的門：中國與台灣工人作家首度對話
華語非虛構出版的全球位置？吳琦、陳韻、莊瑞琳首度對話
戰場不在他方，就在我家：譚蕙芸╳林秋銘對談，在家裡做戰地記者的她們
瞿筱葳╳戴伯芬╳沈綺穎談跨代書寫：一個不識字的女人，還有孫女為她們保留名字
Tokyo, Berlin⋯⋯ Where will the next stop be?
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