How do we retain our humanity in an age of constant surveillance and device addiction? And how do we stay connected to spiritual and natural forces when technology is taking over our lives? These are among the many questions asked in sci-fi drama Spying Stars, directed by award-winning Sri Lankan director Vimukthi Jayasundara, which is…
While it sometimes feels like Asia is rushing headlong into AI adoption, very few filmmakers in the region have tackled the emotional implications of the new technology, partly because sci-fi films usually come with higher costs. But Indonesian drama Mothernet, starring Dian Sastrowardoyo, Ringgo Agus Rahman and Ali Fikry as a close-knit family coping with…
Busan’s industry platform, Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), is launching several new programs this year, through which it aims to tackle the many opportunities and challenges facing Asia’s film and TV industries head on. The market, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, usually pulls in around 2,700 industry professionals for a series…
South Korea’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF, September 17-26) is undergoing some major changes this year, a special anniversary marking 30 years since its debut edition in the early days of Korea’s modern film industry in 1996. In addition to increasing the number of overall titles and screening venues, the festival is introducing a fully-fledged…
Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has annouced the 30 projects selected for this year’s Asian Project Market, including two projects produced by high-profile Indian actresses. The line-up includes Difficult Daughters, directed by Soni Razdan, which is being produced by Alia Bhatt and her sister Shaheen Bhatt, along with veteran Indian indie producer Alan McAlex (Santosh). …