The $15,000 cash reward for best project went to director Wang Haolu and producer Camille Gatin for “Fellow Travellers.” The project is an adaptation of a short story by Alastair Reynolds. Wang’s debut tells the story of a man who travels to a parallel world, replacing his alternate self, in an attempt to attain closure following the sudden death of his estranged wife in his own reality.
It included 14 shortlisted projects in search of finance or distribution partners. Seven were making their market premiere, and a further six were Asian premieres. The project event, also held in digital form, was attended by more than 100 industry executives from around the globe. The jury said of “Fellow Travellers”: “This is a bold and intriguing project that questions the nature of desire and seduction.
The jury said that “Titanic Ocean” was: “A daring project which is supported with flair and savviness by the producer and director. A sensual blend of fantasy and realism, ‘Titanic Ocean’ presents itself as a sure-fire hit of tomorrow.”