At the Motion Picture Association Asia Pacific, we celebrate and support content creators through multiple channels, including in-person and virtual events — ranging from screenings, to panel discussions with filmmakers on current hot topics, to workshops facilitating knowledge exchange between emerging filmmakers and industry leaders.
Events
Past events
MPA Debuts “Tropfest Runways” Program to Accelerate Australian Filmmaking Careers
With the successful return of Tropfest 2026 to Centennial Park, Sydney, meet Tropfest Runways powered by the Motion Picture Association (MPA). This new, MPA-led initiative is designed to provide high-potential filmmakers with a direct pipeline to the global film industry, bridging the gap between local success and international opportunity.
See MoreAdvancing the U.S.–Japan Creative Partnership
The Motion Picture Association (MPA), represented by Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin, recently visited Tokyo, Japan with aims to strengthen the U.S.–Japan creative alliance through high-level engagements focused on enhancing the regional media landscape.
See MoreStrengthening India’s Creative Economy through Innovation, Trust and Talent
Rewarding our Creative Future in the Age of AI
On 16 February 2026, the Motion Picture Association (MPA), in collaboration with the FICCI Media and Entertainment Division, will host “Rewarding our Creative Future in the Age of AI” in New Delhi. As an official satellite event of the AI Impact Summit 2026, the session examines how the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the creative sector can be shaped responsibly to strengthen India’s creative economy through innovation, trust, and talent.
See MoreMPA and Partners Host Charity Screening of “Rental Family” in Tokyo
The Motion Picture Association (MPA), in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Japan, Searchlight Pictures, and Asahi Shimbun, hosted a reception and special charity screening of the feature film Rental Family on February 4, 2026. The event was attended by 130 guests, including the film’s cast, crew, and creative leadership, to celebrate the project’s successful international resonance.
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