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Aug. 20, 2024

Busan's Asian Project Market 2024 Selections

This year’s APM selection features an expanded variety of genres, including crime thrillers, horror, queer cinema, and animated films, alongside the more traditional selections of drama, comedy and romance.

Korea - The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced the selection of 30 titles for the 2024 Asian Project Market (APM), showcasing a diverse array of upcoming films from acclaimed directors such as Kirsten Tan, Woo Ming Jin, and Daishi Matsunaga.

Kirsten Tan, known for her award-winning film Pop Aye, returns with her new project Crocodile Rock. Produced by Momo Film’s Tan Si En, this film is expected to continue Tan’s tradition of unique storytelling and compelling character studies.

Woo Ming Jin, a prominent Malaysian filmmaker whose film Stone Turtle won the Fipresci prize at Locarno in 2022, brings The Camford Experiment, a US-Malaysia co-production. This project is anticipated to blend Woo’s signature style with new thematic explorations.

Daishi Matsunaga, recognised for his LGBTQ+ romance drama Egoist, which competed at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2022, returns with Until That Day (working title). Matsunaga’s new film is expected to delve into profound emotional and social themes, continuing his exploration of complex human relationships.

The 2024 APM selection is notable for its genre diversity, including crime thrillers, horror, queer cinema, and animated films, alongside traditional genres like drama, comedy, and romance. This variety underscores APM’s commitment to promoting diverse storytelling and creative freedom across Asia.

Other notable projects include Dhakar Nagin by Iqbal H. Chowdhury, Levitating by Indonesia’s Wregas Bhanuteja, and Life Redo List by Sotoyama Bunji. The selection also features debut fiction projects like Nothing Happened by Hong Kong’s Chan Tze-woon and Hum by Filipino filmmaker Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan.

The APM, part of BIFF’s Asian Contents and Film Market (ACFM), will take place from October 5-8 in Busan, South Korea. This year marks the 27th edition of APM, which received a record 441 submissions from 44 regions, highlighting its significance as a platform for connecting filmmakers with international investors and collaborators.

This year’s lineup promises to be a vibrant showcase of Asia’s cinematic talent, reflecting the region’s rich cultural and creative diversity.

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