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'.
Middle East
CineGouna Funding 2025: Full Line-Up
Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival has selected 19 projects for the 2025 edition of CineGouna Funding.
Chinese Speaking
Taiwan Creative Content Fest 2025: Full Line-Up
TCCF has selected 56 projects and 38 published works for its 2025 edition, scheduled to take place in Taipei November 4-7.
News
Tokyo Gap Financing Market 2025: Full Line-Up
Tokyo Gap Financing Market has selected 23 projects for its sixth edition, including eight animation and three Italian projects.
Chinese Speaking
Pingyao Project Promotion 2025: Full Line-Up
China’s Pingyao International Film Festival (September 24-30) has selected 16 projects for this year’s Pingyao Project Promotion (PPP), including two projects from filmmakers in Shanxi province. This year’s PPP will also include a selection of 15 literary works, from short stories to full-length ficion, that are being
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
Southeast Asia
QCinema Project Market 2025: Full Line-Up
QCinema Project Market has selected 12 Philippine and eight Southeast Asian projects for its third edition.
Chinese Speaking
Golden Horse FPP Features 2025: Full Line-Up
Golden Horse Film Project Promotion has selected 12 works-in-progress and 38 in development projects for this year's features section.
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.