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Four co-productions between leading Indonesian and Malaysian production outfits were announced at JAFF Market today, highlighting the growing collaboration between the two Southeast Asian countries. All four films – Munafik Melawan Iblis, Khurafat, Khadam and Badut Gendong – are horror titles, a genre that is currently driving the box office in both
Southeast Asia
Part of an expanding collaboration between the French and Indonesian film industries, the lab will take place in Yogyakarta during JAFF Market.
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US-based KC Global Media is expanding its collaboration with the Philippines’ Rein Entertainment by partnering on a five-title co-production slate currently in development for 2026 and 2027. The two companies will kick off the new collaboration with crime drama Dose, which was recently selected for the Producers’ Pitch at this
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Lucky Lu and Mother Bhumi were also multiple award winners, taking three prizes apiece, including acting honours for Chang Chen and Fan Bingbing.
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Major award winners also included 'Penumbra', 'The River Knows Our Names', 'There Is, There Isn't' & 'The Void Is Immense In Idle Hours'.
Korea & Japan
South Asia
A group of around 50 leading Indian independent filmmakers, including Payal Kapadia, Rima Das and Nandita Das, have issued a statement demanding improved screen access for indie films at Indian multiplexes and other cinemas across the country. The lack of screen access for independent films is an ongoing issue, although
Korea & Japan
Southeast Asia
The festival, which is taking place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Nov 29-Dec 6), is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special programme.
Africa
Red Sea International Film Festival (December 4-13) has announced the 16 titles in its competition section, as well as its opening film and other major sections.
Festivals
Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh’s documentary 'We Are The Fruits Of The Forest' was awarded the Special Jury Prize.
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The Asian Gen-Z Award, selected by five film students, went to 'Hum' from the Philippines’ Don Joseph Raphael Eblahan.