Market Unveils

• The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) introduced Doc Square and Asia Impact Day, featuring 16 works-in-progress documentaries and two new awards. • The Documentary WIP Showcase operates through the Asian Network of Documentary (AND) Fund with partners from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. • These initiatives provide a platform for documentary filmmakers to secure funding and visibility within the Asian cinema market.

• The Asian Project Market (APM) has announced 30 selected feature projects for its 2026 edition, showcasing a diverse array of filmmakers from across Asia. • Notable selections include Mouly Surya’s “The Wife Who Can See Dead People (Or Jinn),” Reza Rahadian’s second feature “Casparina,” and Tan Seng Kiat’s “One Fine Day,” which previously won the APM Next prize at TCCF 2025. • The slate features a broad international mix, including seven Korean projects alongside contributions from Cambodia, the Philippines, Iran, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

• The Asian Project Market (APM) in Busan has announced 30 selected feature projects for its 2026 edition, showcasing a diverse range of cinematic works. • Notable selections include "Casparina" by Reza Rahadian Matulessy, "Little Phnom Penh" by Chheangkea, and "One Fine Day" by Tan Seng Kiat, which previously won the APM Next prize at TCCF 2025. • The slate features a strong international presence with projects from Cambodia, the Philippines, Iran, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and seven projects from South Korea.

• South Korea has unveiled a massive investment plan totaling US$576 billion aimed at dominating the global artificial intelligence and semiconductor markets. • The initiative is led by President Lee, who intends to align the nation's technological ambitions with a broader strategy to revive regional economies. • This strategic move is designed to narrow regional disparities by distributing tech growth and infrastructure across the country.