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LOCARNO & VENICE 2025: Titles Selected From Asia, Africa & Midde East
UPDATED: Below is a list of films selected for the main sections of Locarno and Venice film festivals, originating from or mostly filmed in Asia, Africa and the Middle East (or from filmmakers originating from these regions but based elsewhere) with sales agents and nationalities of co-production partners where known.
Festivals
Sho Miyake’s ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Wins Golden Leopard In Locarno
'Hair, Paper, Water...' directed by Nicolas Graux and Trương Minh Quy won the top prize in the Filmmakers of the Present competition.
Africa
Locarno Open Doors: Projects From Zimbabwe & Nigeria Take Top Prizes
Zimbabwe's Black Snake and Nigeria's Kachifo (Till The Morning Comes) were among the major winners.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Golden Horse FPP Series 2025: Full Line-Up
Golden Horse Film Project Promotion has selected 14 projects for the sixth edition of its Series section.
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Japan & Korea 2025 First Half Box Office & Upcoming Films
Chinese-Speaking Markets
‘The Way We Talk’, ‘Family Matters’ Take Top Awards At NYAFF
The Way We Talk, from Hong Kong director Adam Wong, scooped the Audience Award at this year’s New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), while the Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film went to Family Matters from Taiwan’s Pan Ke-Yin. Starring Marco Ng, Neo Chau and Chung Suet Ying,
Streamlined Guides: Asia Co-Production Funds Part Two
The second part of the Streamlined Guide to Asia Co-Production Funds looks at Japan’s International Co-production Subsidy and the Hong Kong-Europe-Asia Collaboration Scheme, along with some thoughts on how the funding ecosystem could be improved.
Festivals
Palestinian Drama ‘All That’s Left Of You’ Awarded Best Film At MIFFEST
The film, which follows a Palestinian family through three generations, also won best screenplay at Malaysia International Film Festival.
Festivals
Animated Short ‘Mimesis’ Wins Grand Prize At Japan’s Skip City
The festival's competition section was restructured this year to focus on Japanese filmmakers.
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