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14-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Thailand Revives Bangkok International Film Festival With First Edition Planned For January
Thailand's new film agency, Thailand Creative Content Agency (THACCA), has confirmed that the country is relaunching its Bangkok International Film Festival on a large scale in January, 2026. Dr. Surapong Suebwonglee, Chairman of the National Soft Power Development Committee of Thailand, announced the news during a Cannes Marche panel in which he also outlined THACCA's vision for supporting and expanding the vibrant Thai film industry. More from Deadline Tom Cruise Shows Up To Celebrate 'Mission: Impossible' Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie At Cannes Masterclass Legendary Musician & Brazilian Culture Minister Margareth Menezes On Rebuilding The Country's Film Sector & Regulating Streamers: "We Want What Is Fair" Global Constellation Boards Sales On Paris-Set Queer Animation 'Jim Queen' While exact dates are yet to be announced, the revived festival will take place around the second week of January, ending before the Sundance Film Festival kicks off on January 22. Thai producer and critic Donsaron Kovitvanitcha, currently director of the World Film Festival in Bangkok, will be artistic director of the new event, which will include a section for international films and a separate program for Thai movies. 'The international audience can come to see what's going on in Thai cinema across the whole range of both artistic and mainstream movies,' Donsaron explained. The event will also have a market and industry component headed by Thai producer and director Pantham Thongsang, which will also include pitching sessions and year-round workshops. Meanwhile, a wider Thai cultural event, showcasing all aspects of Thailand's creative industries including film, food and fashion, will be held in Bangkok in July. Also during the THACCA panel, Dr. Surapong outlined the advantages of working with Thailand, which include a 30% production rebate, experienced crews, rising actors and directors and a vibrant post-production sector. He also shared that Thailand is in the process of negotiating a series of co-production treaties. 'We have a rising creative force, along with a robust public-private partnership; we also have talent, competitive costs and world-class stories,' Dr. Surapong said. He also explained the many funding and talent development initiatives of the new Thailand Creative Content Agency (THACCA), which will officially launch next year but has already handed out $6.4m (THB220m) to 86 Thai projects in its first funding round. One of the projects supported by the new fund is A Useful Ghost, directed by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke, which is premiering here in Critics Week. Produced by Cattleya Paosrijaroen and Soros Sukhum at Thailand's 185 Films, the film is co-produced by Singapore's Momo Film Co and France's Haut Les Mains. Also in Cannes, THACCA is holding a pitching event (May 19-20 at the Thai Pavilion) for three projects from filmmakers who are following up their award-winning debuts. The three selected projects, which have also received support from the new fund, include The Blind Earthworm In The Labyrinth, from Taiki Sakpisit (The Edge Of Daybreak); Ghost Of The Currents, from Patiparn Boontarig (Solids By The Seashore) and Ray Of Light from Nontawat Numbenchapol (Doi Boy). The old Bangkok International Film Festival, organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, came to a halt in 2006 when it emerged that the former Thai tourism minister, Juthamas Siriwan, was involved in defrauding the festival along with a U.S. couple, Gerald and Patricia Green, who were helping organize the event. Both Juthamas and the U.S. organizers were consequently imprisoned in their respective countries. Since that time, Thailand has hosted several smaller festivals, but never had a large-scale international event. The organizers of the new Bangkok International Film Festival are stressing that it will be organized by a non-profit organization with the support of THACCA and the Thai government. The new festival will open a call for entries in a few months. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Movie So Far TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2025
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
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Hong Kong's Fashion InStyle Show to Highlight Global Innovation
Hong Kong stands at the crossroads of the world. A vital sourcing hub and headquarters for material and design innovation, Hong Kong is also where global designers and brands come to discover and connect with international suppliers. Providing this comprehensive, all-in-one sourcing platform for the fashion supply chain is international trade show Fashion InStyle, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and held April 27 to 30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. As one of Asia's leading fashion events, Fashion InStyle 2025 will bring together nearly 400 international exhibitors from the apparel and fashion sectors, featuring textiles, fashion technology, sustainable solutions, seasonal apparel, accessories and industry partners. More from Sourcing Journal Fiber Traceability: A Competitive Advantage in an Evolving Textile Market Lenzing Rounds Out LENZING™ Lyocell Fill Portfolio With Finer Density Fibers China, Hong Kong Cry Foul on Panama Ports Deal To further meet the needs of attendees, the annual event has launched a new zone, NEXT@Fashion InStyle, a groundbreaking initiative featuring more than 60 new and next-gen material suppliers as well as events like fashion shows and panels. A vibrant hub for creativity and connectivity, this innovative space is dedicated to reshaping the future of fashion and design. Highlighting the transformative change of new materials in fashion and presenting the latest materials in the garment industry, materials will cover everything from local culture and heritage to technological and sustainable innovations. Material Innovation at NEXT@Fashion InStyle The NEXT@Fashion InStyle exhibition zone is funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Hong Kong SAR Government. Thailand is the strategic partner of NEXT@Fashion InStyle, powered by the Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA) and the National Soft Power Development Committee. Visitors to NEXT@Fashion InStyle can explore how innovative materials are revolutionizing the fashion industry in areas of sustainability, performance and design novelties. Self-Portrait's founder and designer, Han Chong, worked with the show as the ambassador to bring together these 60 pioneering material suppliers and five visionary local designers to showcase the versatility of new materials in the fashion industry. In collaboration with these five designers, the exhibition will showcase the synergy of creative design, advanced material properties, smart technology, biodegradability and upcycling techniques, highlighting the transformative potential of innovative materials in the fashion industry. A series of seminars will further explore emerging trends in sustainable fashion and material applications, fostering an engaging platform for industry knowledge exchange. Thai Pavilion With the strong support of Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA) and the National Soft Power Development Committee as the strategic partners and through this cross-cultural collaboration, they have assembled nearly 30 exhibitors from Thailand, showcasing the country's fashion materials and their unique strengths in cultural heritage, sustainability and innovative technologies. To bring the Thai designs to life, as well as materials from other countries, fashion shows held during the course of the entire event will showcase the latest designs and material applications. Because discovery and sourcing don't only happen on the show floor, Fashion InStyle has gone to great lengths to seamlessly provide an online/offline experience with 'EXHIBITION+. With this hybrid model, buyers can discover products and services not only at the physical fair but also through the Click2Match smart business-matching platform and Sourcing. During the exhibition, the HKTDC Marketplace App's 'Scan2Match' function enables buyers to scan exhibitors' unique QR codes, save their preferred suppliers, access product details, and continue online discussions both during and after the event—ensuring seamless and efficient follow-ups anytime, anywhere. Visitors to Fashion InStyle can also take advantage of numerous concurrently running shows organized by the HKTDC and running at the same venue or nearby. These include: Home InStyle and The Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, both at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre; The Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxePrintPack Hong Kong at the AsiaWorld-Expo; The Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. These events create cross-discipline business opportunities and generate greater synergies for the industries. For free buyer's admission, click here:
