Indonesian Distribution in Focus at Busan Market

Distribution in Indonesia was the subject of a lively debate at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market. With 277 million people, Indonesia has one of the largest populations in the world. However, geographically it is an archipelago and for its population,

International Sales Agents Discuss Popularity of Asian LGBT, Horror Genres, ‘Love-Hate’ Relationship With Netflix at Busan ACFM

The enduring popularity of the Asian LGBT and horror genres and the relationship with giant streamer Netflix were among the topics of discussion at a lively panel focusing on distribution at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market. “I hate the fact

Breaking Boundaries Part of Saudi Arabia’s Storytelling Traditions, Says ‘Mandoob’ Director Ali Kalthami

Ali Kalthami’s satirical drama “Mandoob” (“Night Courier”) examines the class divide in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, telling the story of a hapless delivery man and the desperate avenues he takes to make money. Comedic actor Mohammed Aldokhei plays Fahad, who finds himself in a

Philippines Unveils 5% Cultural Bonus Incentive Addition to Cash Rebate (EXCLUSIVE)

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has added a 5% cultural bonus incentive to the existing 20% cash rebate that is part of the Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP), it was revealed at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market.

Indian Action Drama ‘Stolen’ Inspired by Social Injustice, Mob Lynchings, Child Abductions

Director Karan Tejpal’s feature film debut “Stolen” is a nail-biting thriller about two privileged, big-city boys who unwittingly embark on a harrowing adventure as they help an impoverished young woman find her kidnapped baby in rural India. The film, which is produced by Gaurav Dhingra’s

Kashmir the Focal Point in ‘Eeb Allay Ooo!’ Filmmaker Prateek Vats’ Busan APM Project ‘Chronicles of a Confession’

After his fiction feature debut, the absurdist satire “Eeb Allay Ooo!,” Indian filmmaker Prateek Vats is readying political comedy “Chronicles of a Confession.” The film is a selection at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Project Market. “Eeb Allay Ooo!” won big at the Mumbai

Epicmedia, Volos, Huang Junxiang Reunite for Genre Films ‘Molder,’ ‘Hold My Gaze’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Bradley Liew of Epicmedia Productions (Philippines), Stefano Centini of Volos Films (Taiwan/Italy) and Singapore’s Huang Junxiang have reunited to launch two genre projects at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market. The trio previously teamed on Sundance Midnight hit, “In My Mother’s

Busan Film School Alumnus Aakash Chhabra Teams With Indie Powerhouses Akanga, Crawling Angel on APM Project ‘I’ll Smile In September’

India’s Crawling Angel Films and Singapore’s Akanga Film Asia are teaming on Busan Asian Film School (AFiS) alumnus Aakash Chhabra’s feature directorial debut “I′ll Smile in September.” The film is selected at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Project Market. Akanga’s credits include Cannes winner