The QCinema International Film Festival’s QCinema Project Market aims to connect Southeast Asian filmmakers with funding partners and international collaboratorsThe QCinema International Film Festival will host the second QCinema Project Market from Nov. 14 to 16, alongside the Asian Next Wave Film Forum and Creative Industries Day. These events will bring together filmmakers, producers, and industry leaders for networking and collaboration.
QPM connects Southeast Asian filmmakers with potential funding partners and international collaborators. It includes project presentations and one-on-one meetings for feature films in development, aiming to elevate Southeast Asian voices by supporting local talent through co-production grants and post-production awards.“The QCinema Project Market continues to bridge collaboration with Southeast Asia, offering co-productions that elevate our region’s stories globally.
Awards include the Mocha Chai Award , the Kongchak Studio Award , the Central Digital Lab Award and Barebones Award , and the T6xBB Award . Additional awards include the CMB Discovery Award , Nathan Studios Development Prize , and TAICCA Award . Winners will be announced on Nov. 16.QPM 2024 will feature seven Southeast Asian projects, including The Beer Girl in Yangon , Picturehouse , and To Leave, To Stay , showcasing diverse narratives from the region. Philippine projects include Anak Alon by Martika Ramirez Escobar, Molder by Kenneth Dagatan, and Golden by JP Habac, spanning genres from period dramas to speculative fiction.
Filmmakers will participate in networking events, presentations, and one-on-one meetings to advance their projects and explore partnerships.On Nov. 15, QCFC will host Creative Industries Day, offering workshops and discussions on film policies, collaborations, and funding. The Asian Next Wave Film Forum on Nov. 16 will focus on Asian cinema, featuring panels on genre and art-house filmmaking, co-productions, and the role of festivals.