Asian Cinema
JAFF Future Project selects 10 Asia-Pacific films for development
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The Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) has announced 10 Asia-Pacific projects selected for its Future Project initiative, aimed at advancing independent films through development and co-production. Among the highlighted titles are an Australia-Indonesia romance, a migrant worker drama, and an Indonesian biopic featuring an Oscar-winning costume designer. The event runs from November 29 to December 1 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as part of JAFF's 20th anniversary.
Industry executives at the JAFF Market discussed challenges in China's theatrical audience and growth in Vietnam's market, while Indonesia's box office shows volatility despite hits. Panels emphasized the need for quality production and sustainable strategies amid competition from short-form content. Key insights came from leaders in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Japan.
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The Tokyo International Film Festival's market arm, TIFFCOM, has achieved record participation with 322 exhibiting companies, up from 283 last year, as it shifts toward becoming a key co-production and financing hub in Asia. Managing Director Ikeda Kaori and CEO Shiina Yasushi outlined plans to strengthen regional ties, IP adaptation, and international collaborations through seminars and initiatives like the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market. The event emphasizes Japan's diverse content ecosystem, from animation to live-action, amid growing demand for Asian partnerships.