Funding News
Asian Cinema Fund 2023: Funding News
Asian Cinema Fund has announced 14 selections for its 2023 funding round.
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Korea & Japan
Busan Film Festival’s Asian Cinema Fund Announces Support For 14 Projects
Selections include three script development awards, four post-production awards and grants for seven documentaries.
Festivals
FESTIVALS: BIFAN Hands Top Prizes To Chile’s ‘Sorcery’, Korea’s ‘Iron Mask’
Christopher Murray's Sorcery won the Best of Bucheon award, while Iron Mask took Best Korean Fantastic Film.
Europe
Venice Gap Financing Market 2023: Full Line-Up
Venice Gap-Financing Market (Sept 1-3), held as part of the Venice Production Bridge at Venice film festival, will present 62 projects from around the world.
Korea & Japan
‘Passport’, ‘Please Bear With Me’ Win Prizes at BIFAN’s NAFF Project Market
Ananth Subramaniam’s The Passport took the top award at this year’s NAFF Project Market in Korea, while Gabriela Serrano's Please Bear With Me scooped three other prizes.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
TAICCA Partners With BIFAN; Launches Award At NAFF
Taiwan Creative Content Agency will present a $10,000 award at BIFAN's NAFF Project Market.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
LGBTQ+ Drama ‘Fragrance Of The First Flower’ Blooms Again With Second Season
First season of award-winning show sold to Korea, Australia, Spain and Portugal.
Southeast Asia
Lao Filmmakers Fund Supports Nine Projects: Funding News
Fund previously supported The Signal, from Lao filmmaker Lee Phongsavanh, which premiered in Shanghai this month.
News
Former FDCP Head Liza Diño Honoured By France’s Ministry Of Culture
Diño was awarded the Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her work promoting the Philippines film industry and building ties with France.
News
Johnnie To Head MIFFest Jury; Sylvia Chang To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Malaysia International Film Festival (July 23-29) also announced its full competition line-up and a partnership with BiFan.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
FESTIVALS: Japan’s ‘Yoko’ Wins Three Prizes At Shanghai Fest
Top award winners also included Spanish documentary Muyeres and Liu Jiayin's All Ears.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Shanghai SIFF Project 2023: Full Line-Up
SIFF Project, the projects market of Shanghai International Film Festival, has selected 33 projects across four categories.