Success Of ‘Ne Zha 2’: Could This Finally Be China’s Soft Power Moment?
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Autumn Fest Politics & Press Coverage; Visions Sud Est & Singapore’s The Projector
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TORONTO & SAN SEBASTIAN 2025: Titles Selected From Asia, Africa & Midde East
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 partners where known.
OSCARS 2026: Best International Feature Submissions
Rolling list of submissions for the Best International Feature category of the Oscars from Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Sales agents are in brackets after each title, where known. PALESTINE: Palestine 36, dir: Annemarie Jacir (MK2 Films, Lucky Number) THAILAND: A Useful Ghost, dir: Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke (Best Friend Forever)
BUZZ LIST: Southeast Asia Projects In The Pipeline 2025
Southeast Asia buzz projects, from development to post-production and soon to be premiering at festivals.