STREAMLINED GUIDES: Chinese Buyers
As Cannes kicks off, Streamlined Guides looks at the companies acquiring and distributing foreign indie films in China.

With Cannes film festival taking place this week, this edition of the Streamlined Guides provides some historical context on Chinese buyers; explores the current situation given Trump’s recent pronouncements and China’s reactions; identifies and profiles the companies currently most active in acquiring foreign films; and updates box office stats for 2024 and the first quarter of 2025…
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Streamlined Guides: Chinese Buyers
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