Streamlined Insights
Liz Shackleton
Africa
OSCARS 2025: Best International Feature Submissions
Rolling list of submissions for the Best International Feature category of the Oscars from Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Pingyao Gives Top Awards To ‘Karst’, ‘The Sparrow In The Chimney’
Yang Suiyi’s Karst about a woman reconnecting with her childhood in Guizhou Province, won best film in the Fei Mu Awards for up-and-coming Chinese filmmakers at this year’s Pingyao International Film Festival (September 24-30). Swiss director Ramon Zurcher’s The Sparrow In The Chimney won best film in
Streamlined Guides
Streamlined Guides: Indian Web Series Writers & Showrunners
A vast amount of investment has flowed into Indian streaming content with more than 1,500 original titles released across various platforms between 2016 and 2023, according to local analysts Ormax Media. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have both prioritised India in their local-language content drives, while several other India-based
Streamlined Insights
What Venice & Toronto Revealed About The Current State Of World Cinema
Africa
AUTUMN FESTIVALS 2024: Titles Selected From Asia, Africa & Midde East
UPDATED AUGUST 26: A list of films selected for Locarno, San Sebastian, Venice & Toronto from Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Streamlined Insights
How Korean Films Are Performing In Global Markets Since The Pandemic
Streamlined Guides
Streamlined Guides: Philippines - Distributors, Exhibitors, Festivals & Streamers
Box office in the Philippines is still in recovery mode, registering a 51% year-on-year increase to $115m (PHP6.6bn) in 2023, but still around 60% below pre-pandemic levels. However, high attendance at recent editions of local film festivals, including last year’s QCinema and Metro Manila and the recent Cinemalaya,
News
Thai Hit ‘How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Takes Audience Award At NYAFF
Malaysian filmmaker Chong Keat Aun's 'Snow In Midsummer' took the Uncaged Award at the close of this year's New York Asian Film Festival.
Festivals
German Drama ‘Every You Every Me’ Wins Three Awards At MIFFest
Michael Fetter Nathansky's drama about a failing relationship took best film, screenplay and actress.
Streamlined Insights
Asia Summer Box Office: A Few Big Whales & A Lot Of Long Tails
Festivals
Uzbekistan’s ‘Sunday’, India’s ‘Stolen’ Take Top Awards At Skip City
'Sunday' was awarded the Grand Prize, while 'Stolen', directed by India's Karan Tejpal, took best director and the Audience Award.