Europe
Berlin World Cinema Fund 2025: Funding News
Berlin film festival’s World Cinema Fund is supporting 12 projects in its latest funding round.
Africa
Berlin’s EFM Launches Training Programme For African Distributors
EFM Toolbox Distribution Academy will train participants annually through a five-week residency in Europe culminating in participation in the Berlinale’s EFM.
News
Philippines’ Cinemalaya Fest Wraps Successful Edition Despite Budget Woes
Noni Abao’s land rights documentary Bloom Where You Are Planted was awarded Best Film in the feature length category.
Southeast Asia
Singapore Fest Changes Competition Criteria; Lucrecia Martel To Head Jury
Asian Feature Film Competition now includes films at every stage of a filmmakers’ career.
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.
News
Indian State Of Kerala To Host Film Market Alongside Festival
Event to run alongside IFFK will feature a projects market, rough cut lab and video library, among other initiatives.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
‘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'.
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 Markets
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.