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FeaturesFive talking points from Filmart 2026
The Hong Kong International Film and TV Market ran from March 17-20.
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FeaturesLooking back on 50 years of Hong Kong International Film Festival
As HKIFF turns 50, Screen looks back on five decades of the pioneering festival
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FeaturesFilmart 2026: 12 buzz titles from Japan
Anime, romance, drama and the latest from Oscar winner Ryusuke Hamaguchi are being showcased by Japanese sellers at Filmart.
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FeaturesIn profile: the projects in HAF’s genre focus
The popularity of horror and action thrillers has inspired the relaunch of a genre section at HAF. Screen profiles the selection
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FeaturesFilmart 2026: The buzz titles from Taiwan
A fantasy horror, crime thriller and gangster comedy are among the Taiwanese films showcased at Filmart.
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FeaturesFilmart 2026: The buzz titles from Hong Kong and China
Fantasy animation, an LGBTQ+ thriller and a pole-dancing drama are among the films from Hong Kong and China being introduced to buyers at Filmart.
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FeaturesHong Kong looks to rising talent and medium-sized films to revive box office
Hong Kong’s box office continues to struggle, despite boasting two blockbusters at the start of the year. Can a new generation of filmmakers and a focus on medium-sized productions help revive fortunes in the territory?
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FeaturesHow Hong Kong Filmart is building bridges and embracing AI as it turns 30
As Filmart turns 30, it is placing an even greater emphasis on forging connections across borders and negotiating the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.
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FeaturesFilmart 2025: the buzz titles from Taiwan
Taiwanese films being showcased at Filmart include a fantasy horror, social drama and culinary dark comedy that spans four millennia.
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FeaturesFilmart 2025: the buzz titles from Hong Kong and China
Sci-fi horror, comedy dramas and an animated pig are among the titles from Hong Kong and China being introduced to buyers at Filmart.
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FeaturesFilmart 2025: the buzz titles from South Korea
Highly anticipated films from Park Chan-wook and Yeon Sang-ho join horror, crime and animation features from Korean sellers at the market.
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FeaturesIn profile: the projects in HAF's inaugural animation showcase
Asia is experiencing a boom in animation, sparking the launch of a new section dedicated to the form at HAF. Screen profiles the inaugural selection.
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FeaturesFilmart 2025: the buzz titles from Japan
A murder mystery starring Ken Watanabe, the latest from Plan 75 director Chie Hayakawa and a true story from Takashi Miike are showcased by Japanese sellers at Filmart.
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FeaturesDespite two record-breaking hits, Hong Kong cinemas are struggling to stay open
Hong Kong’s box office fell to a 13-year low in 2024 despite two record-breaking hits. Can the territory win back audiences through quality over quantity?
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FeaturesHow Hong Kong Filmart is forging more international collaboration than ever
With the rise of the AI and surge in international co-productions, this year’s Filmart looks set to see even more focus on collaboration.
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FeaturesVideo: Telfaz11 CEO on Netflix partnership, growth of Arabic-language content
Fadan spoke to Screen in the virtual production studio, operated by Votion Studios, at Hong Kong Filmart.
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FeaturesVideo: Far East Film Festival founder on the impact of Asian film on Western audiences
Sabrina Baracetti spoke to Screen at Hong Kong Filmart.
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FeaturesVideo: mm2’s founder on Asia’s box office challenges
mm2 Asia’s founder and executive chairman Melvin Ang talks to Screen International at Filmart 2024.
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FeaturesFilmart 2024: buzz drama series from Taiwan
A spy thriller, a war epic premiering at Series Mania and an award-winning queer drama illustrate the range of Taiwan’s series output
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FeaturesSix rising Hong Kong directors reflect on the challenges of career-building
All filmmakers understand the challenge of making their first feature – but is it any easier to follow up a successful debut?