Newsletter    
Vol.7  20 July 2026
  

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Connecting Producers Across Borders
Applications Open for Producer Hub 2026

โ–ฒ Producer Hub offers practical opportunities for collaboration through a range of programs, including networking events, Speed Meetings and seminars on international co-production.

Launched in 2024, Producer Hub facilitates information exchange and networking among producers pursuing international co-productions and financing. It provides producers from different countries with opportunities to share insights into changing film production environments and market trends, while exchanging information on investment, production, filming, and support programs.

Participants described Producer Hub as a valuable networking program that enabled them to connect with producers from different countries and explore new opportunities for international co-production.

Maria Danzen Katanyag, Producer at DIGITAL DREAMS INC. in the Philippines, said, "The Speed Meeting at Producer Hub was highly valuable. It was a practical program that made it quick and easy to connect not only with producers from Southeast Asia, but also with producers from other countries." 

Youn Heeyoung, Producer at MOCUSHURA, said, "My goal was to find potential investment partners. I believe the connections I made with other producers here could lead to more international co-production projects in the future." 

Last year, Producer Hub named Canada its Focus Country in partnership with Telefilm Canada. The two organizations co-hosted the Producer Hub Opening, while leading Canadian producers participated in Speed Meetings and a session on co-production with Canada. The 2026 Focus Country will be unveiled in August. 


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    A Network for the Shared Growth of 
    Asian Independent Filmmakers
    Applications Open for Platform BUSAN 2026


    โ–ฒ Participants take part in a range of sessions and networking events at Platform BUSAN.

    Platform BUSAN brings together independent filmmakers from across Asia to share their experiences and explore opportunities for collaboration and mutual support.

    Last year's program included Pitch & Meet, where participants introduced their projects and connected with potential collaborators, as well as sessions on strategies for navigating international film festivals, labs, and markets, creative producing, and practical guidance for emerging directors.

    Platform BUSAN 2026 will once again offer a range of sessions and networking events designed to support exchange and professional growth among emerging Asian filmmakers.

    Since its launch in 2017, Platform BUSAN has welcomed approximately 1,200 participants from 46 countries across seven editions, establishing itself as a leading networking program for emerging Asian filmmakers.

    In 2025, 148 filmmakers from 23 countries participated in practical programs that strengthened their connections with the film industry and encouraged sustained exchange and collaboration among filmmakers across Asia.

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