Streamlined Guides: Asia Co-Production Funds Part One

Compared to a decade ago, Asian independent producers now have a much wider range of government-backed funds within the region to apply to, with several schemes aimed specifically at encouraging international co-productions. While these funds have transformed the independent production scene across Asia, resulting in many awards and festival recognition, most have also changed personnel and priorities in a short space of time, resulting in a landscape that is sometimes difficult for indie producers to navigate.