Disney+ partners with Indonesian streaming leader Vidio to launch a comprehensive content bundle across the Asia-Pacific region October 1, 2026 In a major strategic maneuver to fortify its footprint in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic digital economies, Disney+ has officially entered into a… Continue Reading
Taiwan International Documentary Festival Explores Contested Histories and Contemporary Realities in Asia July 18, 2026 The 15th edition of the Taiwan International Documentary Festival (TIDF), held this May, served as a poignant exploration of politically engaged nonfiction cinema from… Continue Reading
Taiwan International Documentary Festival’s 15th Edition Unearths Complex Histories and Contemporary Realities Across Asia July 11, 2026 The Taiwan International Documentary Festival (TIDF), a pivotal platform for politically engaged nonfiction cinema in Asia, recently concluded its 15th edition in May, offering… Continue Reading
Hidaka Yamada’s ‘shady’ Illuminates Japan’s Youth Social Issues at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026 July 1, 2026 Hidaka Yamada, an acclaimed director known for his distinctive visual style honed through years in commercial and promotional video production, has brought a potent… Continue Reading
Asian Cinema Fund Unveils 2026 Selections, Championing Diverse Narratives Across Asia June 29, 2026 The Asian Cinema Fund (ACF), a cornerstone initiative for independent filmmaking in Asia, has officially announced the selection of 12 groundbreaking projects for its… Continue Reading
Amazon Prime Video Outlines Strategic Shift Toward Aggregation and Localized Content Hubs Across the Asia-Pacific Region June 21, 2026 Amazon’s Prime Video used the APOS media conference in Bali to argue that the future of streaming in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region lies not… Continue Reading
The Reset of Asia-Pacific Entertainment: APOS 2026 Convenes in Bali to Navigate the Convergence of AI, Streaming, and Social Video June 16, 2026 The marquee annual gathering of the Asia-Pacific media and entertainment business, APOS, gets underway this week in Bali, Indonesia, as organizers frame the 2026… Continue Reading
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026 Concludes, Charting a Course for Cinema’s AI-Driven, Vertical, and Streamed Future June 14, 2026 Tokyo, Japan – The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) 2026, one of Asia’s most prominent international film festivals accredited by… Continue Reading
Ami Chong Discusses Art, Politics, and Societal Norms at Nippon Connection Premiere of "A Unique Country in Asia" June 14, 2026 Japanese actress Ami Chong, recognized for her compelling performances in films such as "Dawning on Us" (2021) and the upcoming "The Scary House" (2025),… Continue Reading
Thailand Sets Stage for Bangkok International Content Market 2026 to Solidify Status as Asia’s Emerging Creative Powerhouse June 5, 2026 The Royal Thai Government, through the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) and the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), has officially announced the launch of… Continue Reading
