Festivals

Chinese Speaking

‘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'.

Festivals

FESTIVAL DATES: Film Festivals, Markets & TV Events 2025

Dates for film & TV festivals and markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, along with the major film & TV events in Europe and North America. 

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.

Festivals

‘Father Mother Sister Brother’, ‘Voice Of Hind Rajab’ Take Top Prizes In Venice

In a controversial set of awards, major winners also included The Smashing Machine, which took the Silver Lion for best director.

Europe

TORONTO & SAN SEBASTIAN 2025: Titles Selected From Asia, Africa & Midde East

UPDATED SEPT 5: Below is a list of films selected for the main sections of Toronto and San Sebastian 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

Europe

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.

Chinese Speaking

‘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,

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.