Chinese Speaking
Before we dig into recent events, I just want to explain that Streamlined is changing its format this year to get back to its roots – which is to make your life easier by summarising all the major news in the content industries of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Over
Chinese Speaking
Lunar New Year release, an animation based on Chinese mythology, has overtaken the record set by war drama 'The Battle Of Lake Changjin'.
Newsletters
Ormax Media CEO Shailesh Kapoor explains some recent trends at the India box office.
Chinese Speaking
Local films grossed 5.5% more than US studio titles, headed by Emperor Motion Pictures’ The Last Dance.
Chinese Speaking
Imported films had a market share of around 21% at the China box office in 2024, with US studio and Japanese anime titles the two most popular categories.
Chinese Speaking
China market down 21% on previous year; Indonesian films make admissions history, but market as a whole still down on pre-pandemic years.
News
Bali bombings documentary Sampai Mati, directed by Australia’s Ben Golotta, also picked up a BSM Award.
Chinese Speaking
Taiwanese horror comedy 'Dead Talents Society' took five prizes in the technical categories.
Chinese Speaking
In November, I inadvertently worked my way down the Pacific Rim, covering film festivals and markets in Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines. Three very different industries, with very different issues and market conditions on the ground, but all communicating the same message – that they’re open to international collaboration and
Festivals
Daihachi Yoshida’s black-and-white drama won the Tokyo Grand Prix, best director and best actor for Kyozo Nagatsuka’s performance.
Festivals
Amit Dutta's hand drawn animation took the top award in Mumbai's South Asia Competition.
Festivals
Kim Jiseok Awards went to Indian filmmaker Rima Das’ Village Rockstars 2 and Taiwanese director Tom Lin Shu Yu’s Yen And Ai Lee.