States and Stakes: A Close-up of Film Industries in Asia

Filmmaking hinges on a network of minds and bodies, with ideas and people coming together for a shared vision. States have increasingly been part of that matrix. National bodies have become more innovative and proactive in pushing out resources both domestically and regionally, bridging some of the gaps the film industry once faced. New schemes, policies, and alliances have come about, especially in Asia, for filmmakers to get their projects off the ground and beyond borders.

Yet, how can one begin to benefit from these new initiatives? What are the challenges that the industry is still facing? And how do we grow and foster these (inter)national links to realize our visions? Join us in a dialogue between film industry professionals in and around Asia which aims to shape an awareness of new milestones and runways, roadblocks and possibilities, for filmmaking.