As the entertainment industry continues to evolve and expand, FILMART 2025 stands as a vital hub for cross-border collaboration and business growth. Taking place from 17-20 March 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, the event will bring together a diverse group of industry leaders from around the world, offering delegates the opportunity to form cross-border partnerships, exchange insights, and grow their business networks. 

FILMART 2025 will feature both local and international production companies showcasing upcoming projects for investment, co-production and distribution opportunities. Participants include China Huace Film & TV, Emperor Motion Picture (HK), CJ Entertainment and more. Distribution companies, traditional broadcasters, and new media platforms actively seeking exclusive content and original production partnerships include Bilibili, Nippon Television Network, Ultra Media and Entertainment and more.

A key aspect of FILMART 2025 will be the strong presence of new and returning pavilions, led by government bodies and film commissions offering production incentives and location opportunities. New pavilions this year include Cambodia (Cinema and Cultural Diffusion Department, Ministry of Culture and Fine Art), Vietnam (Vietnam Film Development Association) and New South Wales of Australia (Investment NSW), joining returning pavilions from Japan (International Drama Festival in Tokyo, UniJapan), Korea (Korea Creative Content Agency/KOCCA, Korean Film Council/KOFIC), alongside regional representatives from Mainland China, Thailand (Ministry of Culture, Thailand Creative Culture Agency, Department of Cultural Promotion), and the Philippines (Film Development Council).

Organisers have also highlighted strong participation from European and North American markets, including France (Unifrance), Italy (Film Development Council), the U.K. (Film Export) and the U.S. (IFTA).

Another highlight of FILMART 2025 is the EntertainmentPulse conference series, featuring in-depth panel discussions on emerging market trends and industry challenges. Participants will benefit from insights into the latest animation trends in Asia, strategies for navigating the OTT revolution, and the rapidly growing ASEAN film market. The filmmaker segment will feature two visionary directors – Anselm Chan, the producer and director of The Last Dance, and Philip Yung, the director of Papa. Chan’s The Last Dance broke box office records, becoming the highest-grossing Hong Kong and Chinese-language film in history, while Papa garnered widespread acclaim for its storytelling. Both directors will share behind-the-scenes insights into their films, contributing to the sustainable development of talent within the industry.

Additionally, sessions focused on AI in film production will explore how technology is reshaping content creation and distribution. These discussions will provide valuable market intelligence and help professionals stay ahead of industry developments.

FILMART 2025 will also host a series of co-production panel and event designed to connect producers from around the world. These events will provide opportunities for delegates to discuss potential collaborations, share expertise, and explore co-production opportunities that could open doors to new markets and creative partnerships. FILMART will spotlight AI solutions for the entertainment industries through live demonstrations and interactive forums to boost the adoption and usage of AI in filmmaking. These programmes will foster cross-cultural partnerships and encourage creative collaboration, further expanding Hong Kong’s role in the global entertainment landscape.

In line with the event’s digital transformation, the Creative IP Catalogue, available from late February to mid-April, will allow FILMART participants to preview content before the event, engage with exhibitors ahead of time, and continue negotiations even after the event concludes. 

This year marks the 29th instalment of FILMART, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

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Brought to you by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) / FILMART | Published in 10 February 2025 ContentAsia's eNewsletter