Korea & Japan
We need to talk about project markets, or at least reassess what is happening at these events, which undoubtedly have an important role to play, but perhaps are becoming too much of a good thing. Streamlined attempts to publish the line-ups of all the project and pitching events in Asia,
Southeast Asia
The festival, which is taking place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Nov 29-Dec 6), is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special programme.
Funding News
Bangkok-based fund has awarded grants to projects from Le Bao, Alyx Ayn Arumpac, Don Joseph Raphael Eblahan and Chris Chong Chan Fui.
News
The Asian Gen-Z Award, selected by five film students, went to 'Hum' from the Philippines’ Don Joseph Raphael Eblahan.
News
Southeast Asia buzz projects, from development to post-production and soon to be premiering at festivals.
Festivals
Asian Next Wave competition will screen nine films, including four award-winning titles making their Southeast Asian premiere.
Middle East
Audience awards went to Sepideh Farsi’s documentary 'Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk' and Egyptian filmmaker Sarah Goher’s 'Happy Birthday'.
Europe
Four young Indonesian directors will co-direct four short films to be presented at Critics Week at Cannes 2026.
Project Markets
JAFF Future Project has selected ten projects for its second edition, while JAFF Content Market will present ten pieces of IP to producers, investors and distributors during the three-day event.
News
Noni Abao’s land rights documentary Bloom Where You Are Planted was awarded Best Film in the feature length category.
Southeast Asia
Asian Feature Film Competition now includes films at every stage of a filmmakers’ career.
Korea & Japan