According to The A Report, international co-production has emerged as one of the key trends shaping the Asian content industry.

Beyond sharing production costs, co-production is increasingly being used to diversify financing structures, facilitate IP collaboration, and expand access to international markets. Across Asia, countries are strengthening their co-production ecosystems through policy initiatives, tax incentives, local partnerships, film festivals, and content markets.

 Commercial Success Through Co-Production and IP Collaboration  

👉 Vietnam & Taiwan 

In Vietnam, the Korea–Vietnam co-production Leaving Mom attracted attention as a successful example of international collaboration at the local box office.

In Taiwan, a remake of the Korean film Harmony, released on the final day of 2025, demonstrated the continued commercial potential of IP-based collaboration.

 Expanding Co-Production Infrastructure 

👉 Thailand, Kazakhstan & Hong Kong 

In Thailand, private companies are promoting international co-production collaboration through initiatives such as Common Ground, a pan-Asian co-production hub established to facilitate cross-border partnerships. 

Kazakhstan is expanding its co-production infrastructure within Central Asia through tax incentives and the restructuring of its film support institutions. 

Hong Kong has also introduced new support schemes for Europe–Asia co-productions, creating additional opportunities for international partnerships.

 Expanding Collaboration Through Policies and Funds 

👉 Taiwan, the Philippines & Singapore 

In 2025, TAICCA signed an MOU with Korean production company Studio Dragon to facilitate Taiwan–Korea co-productions.

The Philippines is strengthening international collaboration by combining production incentives with overseas market support initiatives.

Singapore continues to expand its role as a regional co-production hub through government-led supports and industry capacity-building policies.

 Co-Production as a Growing Production Model 

👉 India, Indonesia & Iran 

Within the independent film sectors of India and Indonesia, co-production has become an increasingly important model for financing and international distribution.

In Iran, government-supported film organizations continue to explore co-production opportunities with neighboring countries and partner nations through regional film cooperation frameworks.

International co-production is increasingly functioning as a key mechanism connecting investment, distribution, and collaboration across the Asian content industry.

Through the Co-Production Support Fund, ACFM will continue expanding opportunities for collaboration and connection across Asia’s content industries.