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'.
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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.
Southeast Asia
Reza Rahadian’s ‘On Your Lap’ Scoops Four Prizes At Busan Vision Awards
Other multiple winners included Kyrgyzstan drama 'Kurak' and Tribeny Rai's 'Shape Of Momo'.
Southeast Asia
Thailand’s New Projects Market; Asia's Gen Z Rises Up; Korea Gets More Cash
Korea & Japan
'The Last Summer' Wins Grand Prix At Osaka Asian Expo Edition
The festival was held for the second time this year to coincide with the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.