Chinese-Speaking Markets

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How China May Be Poised To Win The AI Video Generation Race

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CHINA RELEASE SCHEDULE: Imports & Co-Productions April-June 2026

Goodbye Julia, The Sheep Detectives and Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu have been dated for mainland China release.

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CANNES 2026 LINE-UP: Titles Selected From Asia, Africa & Midde East

Below is a list of films selected for Cannes Official Selection, Critics Week and Directors Fortnight 2026 originating from, set in 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

Chinese-Speaking Markets

‘Linka Linka’, ‘Rose’ Take Top Prizes At Hong Kong International Film Festival

Kangdrun’s Linka Linka was awarded Best Film in the Firebird Awards’ Young Cinema Competition (Chinese Language) at this year’s Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), while Markus Schleinzer’s Rose won Best Film in the Young Cinema Competition (World) category. Linka Linka, which was also awarded the FIPRESCI

Filmart's standee in the HKCEC lobby is a popular spot for selfies

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Filmart 2026: China, Hong Kong & The Future Of Content

Korea & Japan

Frédéric Ambroisine Launches Sales On Rare Whapung Films' Korean Classics

A collection of rare Korean films, produced by Chung Chang-wha’s Whapung Films in the 1980s, is being restored and offered for international sales by French film curator and producer Frédéric Ambroisine. The restoration and sales of 13 films, produced by Whapung Films between 1979 and 1985, is being developed