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Far East Film Festival's Focus Asia Unveils 19 Projects, New $20,000 Award
The industry section of the festival has selected projects across its co-production market and works-in-progress strand.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:58am
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The Far East Film Festival's Focus Asia program continues to champion the global reach of Asian cinema through its support of emerging filmmaking talent and international co-productions.Glendale TodayThe Far East Film Festival's industry arm, Focus Asia, has unveiled its full slate for the 2026 edition, featuring 13 projects for the All Genres Project Market and six titles for Far East in Progress. The market also introduced a new post-production prize backed by Bangkok-based White Light Studio, valued at $20,000 in professional services.
Why it matters
The Far East Film Festival is one of the leading showcases for Asian cinema, and Focus Asia plays a crucial role in supporting the development and distribution of films from the region. The selection of diverse projects and introduction of a new award signal the festival's commitment to nurturing emerging talent and facilitating international co-productions.
The details
The All Genres Project Market selection, chosen from over 120 submissions across 24 countries, spans a range of genres including drama, coming-of-age, art-house, magical realism, crime, sci-fi and fantasy. The 13 projects represent distinct territories, including South Korea, Spain, Vietnam, Indonesia, Italy, China, Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. The six titles selected for Far East in Progress, the platform for Asian films in post-production, come from Japan, Taiwan, Mongolia, and South Korea.
- The Focus Asia industry section runs from April 27-29, 2026 in Udine, Italy.
- The newly launched White Light/Focus Asia Award will be presented during the 2026 edition.
The players
Far East Film Festival
One of the leading showcases for Asian cinema, held annually in Udine, Italy.
Focus Asia
The industry arm of the Far East Film Festival, which supports the development and distribution of films from the region.
White Light Studio
A Bangkok-based studio that is sponsoring a new $20,000 post-production award for the Focus Asia program.
What’s next
The Focus Asia industry section will take place from April 27-29, 2026 in Udine, Italy, where the new White Light/Focus Asia Award will be presented.
The takeaway
The Far East Film Festival's Focus Asia program continues to be a crucial platform for supporting the growth and global reach of Asian cinema, fostering international collaborations and spotlighting emerging filmmaking talent from the region.
