Motion Picture Association - Asia Pacific

13/01/2026

Congratulations to all the winners of the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards and our member studios! 🏆

We are especially proud to see our members recognized for their incredible storytelling and unwavering commitment to the craft — including strong representation and momentum from the Asia-Pacific region that continues to shape the global entertainment landscape.

From groundbreaking series to cinematic masterpieces, these honors reflect the hard work and passion of the many creatives behind the scenes.

02/01/2026

We welcome the publication of The Big Picture: Roadmap for the Future of the Film Industry of the Philippines, developed by Olsberg•SPI in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
The roadmap presents a clear, data-driven long-term vision for the sustainable growth and global competitiveness of the Philippine film industry, highlighting the importance of strategic planning, collaboration, and continued investment across the sector.
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The Roadmap sets out a bold, practical plan for the future of the Philippine film industry. Drawing on extensive analysis and best-practice frameworks, it outlines the actions needed to drive sustainable growth over the next decade.

29/12/2025

2025 was quite a year for the Motion Picture Association Asia Pacific! From strengthening partnerships with our member studios to deepening collaboration with local industry and governments, we took important steps toward a dynamic and sustainable screen ecosystem across the region. We’re grateful for the continued support of our partners and excited to keep building in 2026.

22/12/2025

Great films start with great partnerships 🎬

On December 17, Motion Picture Association - Asia Pacific and JIMCA welcomed friends and colleagues for a special preview screening of “Rental Family” before its release in Japan. As we look forward to America’s 250th, this film is a fantastic example of the creative, cultural, and industry ties that are driving the Japan-U.S. relationship.

It was an honor to be joined by leaders of the LDP Parliamentary League for Promoting Contents Industry like Akira Amari-sensei and Takashi Yamash*ta-sensei, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Aaron Snipe, METI Director-General for Commerce and Service Industry Policy Hiroo Inoue, our industry partners Hideyuki Sato who heads The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd., and film producer Shin Yamaguchi.

Thank you to everyone who joined us from 経済産業省 the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, and the Japan Tourism Agency, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Your support is what makes Japan’s creative economy thrive.

05/12/2025

Location incentives - great for international projects, great for local crews, and great for small businesses and the local economy.
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An updated Location Offset is being credited with helping drive a 43 per cent year-on-year increase in drama expenditure across the country, with Screen Australia's annual drama report indicating $2.7 billion was spent on 174 Australian and international titles in 2024/25.

03/12/2025

Proud to celebrate the outstanding filmmaking talent recognised at this year’s JAFF Future Project, as featured in Streamlined’s latest coverage. This year’s Motion Picture Association (MPA) Awards were presented to two remarkable projects: Our Son, directed by Luhki Herwanayogi and produced by Iqbal Mohammad Hamdan, and My Mother, directed by Eddie Cahyono and produced by Tika Bravani and Isabelle Glachant. Our Son also received the Prodigihouse Ecosystem Award for colour grading services, further highlighting the strength of its creative vision.

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Park Kiyong’s Ghost Island, Loeloe Hendra Komara’s A Life Full Of Holes and Netanya Yemina’s To My Dearest, My Dear... were all multiple award winners at the close of JAFF Future Project (November 30-December 1) on Monday night. Ghost Island, produced by Ho Yuhang, picked up the

28/11/2025

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, believes India's Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry is absolutely crucial for boosting the nation's global clout. He argued that in the 21st century, securing a "seat at the global high table" depends less on economic might and more on a country's skill in shaping its narrative through compelling storytelling.

With India's M&E sector already worth ₹2.5 trillion and expanding fast—reaching over 800 million people daily and sending stories to more than 200 countries—the potential is immense. Mr. Mahindra's key message to the industry is to look beyond domestic audiences and create content that truly transcends borders, taking inspiration from global cross-border success stories.

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India's media and entertainment sector, valued at $30 billion, is poised to significantly boost the nation's soft power, according to Anand Mahindra. He emphasized that global influence now hinges on storytelling prowess, citing Hollywood's impact. While India shows promise, it must create globally....

28/11/2025

A magical night with Wicked: For Good!
MPA Korea hosted a special screening in honor of Copyright Festival Month, bringing together families, friends, and young creatives to champion copyright awareness and support the growth of Korea’s film industry.
Big thanks to our partners Universal Pictures and the Korea Copyright Commission for making this screening happen.

26/11/2025

We are proud to congratulate our Korea powerhouse, Bo Son (MD of ), on receiving an official commendation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at the 2025 Korea Copyright Protection Awards & Copyright Development Merit Award ceremony.
This recognition affirms Bo Son’s outstanding dedication to protecting and promoting copyright — a core pillar in supporting creators, safeguarding creative content, and strengthening the integrity of the cultural and content industry not just in Korea but worldwide. Under Bo Son’s leadership, MPA Korea continues to uphold the highest standards of respect for intellectual property and to work with partners in contributing to a fair, vibrant creative ecosystem.
Big thanks to Bo Son for leading the charge. Let’s keep raising the bar!

25/11/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined for this awesome conversation on how Gen Z is shaking up audience behaviour across the Asia Pacific.

Our own Stephen Jenner, Vice President, Communications, Asia Pacific, MPA, led a session that unpacked platform trends across the region, the influence of digital communities, the growing role of creators, and practical ways to integrate audience insights without compromising creative vision.

Commenting on the trends to watch closely in the future, speakers agreed that traditional, legacy entertainment and digital/social media will generate new business models as they collide and intersect, generating new opportunities for emerging filmmakers willing to adapt and connect with diverse audiences.

Huge shoutout to panelists Shuang Hu, Bec Pini, Jackie Keast, Amelia Darmawan, and Steve Jaggi for sharing their expertise and sparking such a dynamic discussion. And big appreciation to the Asia Pacific Screen Awards for curating such an engaging program.

24/11/2025

Australia’s National Indian Film Festival is expanding its national footprint and strengthening industry partnerships ahead of its 2026 edition. NIFFA, which already spans seven major capital cities, will introduce six new regional locations, with further expansion planned.
The festival is also formalizing partnerships with India’s NFDC and the International Film Festival of India, reinforcing NIFFA’s role as a key platform for Indian cinema in Australia.
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Australia's National Indian Film Festival is expanding into regional territories and has signed partnerships with India's NFDC and IFFI.

24/11/2025

The acclaimed director opens up about overcoming industry fears and embracing his identity as a storyteller.