Festivals
Annemarie Jacir’s ‘Palestine 36’ Wins Best Film At Tokyo Fest
Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh’s documentary 'We Are The Fruits Of The Forest' was awarded the Special Jury Prize.
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‘Four Seasons In Java’ Wins Two Prizes At Inaugural TGFM Awards
The Asian Gen-Z Award, selected by five film students, went to 'Hum' from the Philippines’ Don Joseph Raphael Eblahan.
Europe
Tatino Films Launches First Cut Lab Paris For International Projects
The Paris-based lab is open to feature-length films at the editing stage from anywhere in the world.
Middle East
El Gouna Golden Stars Awarded To 'A Poet', 'Always' & 'Agapito'
Audience awards went to Sepideh Farsi’s documentary 'Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk' and Egyptian filmmaker Sarah Goher’s 'Happy Birthday'.
Korea & Japan
Warner & CJ ENM Deal; Lessons From Levies; YouTube At Mipcom
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Europe
Streamlined Guides: Streaming Levies & Investment Obligations Part One
Africa
Berlin’s EFM Launches Training Programme For African Distributors
EFM Toolbox Distribution Academy will train participants annually through a five-week residency in Europe culminating in participation in the Berlinale’s EFM.
Southeast Asia
Singapore Fest Changes Competition Criteria; Lucrecia Martel To Head Jury
Asian Feature Film Competition now includes films at every stage of a filmmakers’ career.
News
Indian State Of Kerala To Host Film Market Alongside Festival
Event to run alongside IFFK will feature a projects market, rough cut lab and video library, among other initiatives.
Korea & Japan
BUSAN 2025: Asia Gets Organised; Southeast Asia Stays Busy; Oscars Controversy
Chinese-Speaking Markets
‘Deep Quiet Room’, ‘The President’s Cake’ Take Top Awards In Pingyao
Shen Ko-shang’s Deep Quiet Room was awarded Best Film and Best Actor for Joseph Chang’s performance in the Fei Mu Awards of this year’s Pingyao International Film Festival (PYIFF, September 24-30). The President’s Cake, directed by Iraqi filmmaker Hasan Hadi, took best film in the festival’
Korea & Japan
Zhang Lu’s ‘Gloaming In Luomu’ Wins Busan Best Film; Shu Qi’s ‘Girl’ Takes Best Director
Busan’s Special Jury Award went to 'Funky Freaky Freaks', directed by Korea’s Han Chang-lok.