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
SEMINAR
Launch of the Economic Impact of Online Curated Content Services in Indonesia
On September 6, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) partnered with AKATARA Film Business Forum & Market, the Ministry of Tourism & the Creative Economy and APROFI, to launch the Economic Impact of Online Curated Content Services (OCC) in Indonesia. Tune in to watch a moderated discussion with some of the key stakeholders in Indonesia’s OCC industry.
This event follows previous successful partnerships between MPA and Akatara on a Script to Screen Film Workshop in April 2021, a Production webinar in 2020, and a Fast Track event in 2019.
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SEMINAR
Story beyond VOD (Korea)
Korean television is a major export success, envied by many film industries across Asia. Now, international streaming services are providing an even bigger stage for Korean shows. Tune in to hear some of Korea’s leading VOD experts consider how the local VOD market is growing, and where it might go next.
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SEMINAR
Vietnam Film Workshop 2021
On April 28, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA) hosted an in-person film workshop in Ho Chi Minh City. International and Vietnamese film and television industry experts discussed how best to expand production capacity, incentivize production, produce content that resonates both locally and for the rest of the world, the importance of strong copyright and how best to combat piracy. The panel sessions also addressed what actions by industry and government might help contribute towards a growing, secure, and sustainable screen industry ecosystem. The event was screened online on May 12.
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MASTERCLASS
Taiwan Script to Screen Film Workshop 2021
The MPA is proud to partner with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) on a capacity building event that invites approximately 50 of Taiwan’s leading film/TV makers to hear from studio executives about the international industry’s approach to the development process, particularly as it concerns long form television. At the live event to be held on March 30, we will also hold a pitching competition where five filmmakers will pitch their TV projects. The pitches will be judged by local established filmmakers alongside international development executives.
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