2024 Industry Roundtables
ASIA PACIFIC SCREEN FORUM ROUNDTABLES
Roundtable discussions provide a unique space for Queensland and interstate screen creatives to openly discuss their craft and an opportunity for participants to learn from each other and international filmmaker guests.
If you’re looking to elevate your professional practice or explore an industry issue, the industry roundtables are a candid and supportive arena to unpack current issues and trends of the screen sector with some of the regions acclaimed industry leaders.
These sessions are FREE, and open by expression of interest to a limited total number of participants to ensure a closed-door conversation held under Chatham House Rules where everyone can contribute.
Industry roundtables are available in-person only, and will be held at The Langham, Gold Coast.
EOIs are open until 8 November. Participants will be notified by 12 November 2024.
If interested fill out an EOI HERE, or click the button below:
ANIMATING THE ASIA PACIFIC
Thursday 28 November, 13:00 – 15:00
The Langham, Gold Coast
An exclusive opportunity for animators to delve into the intricacies of character and world building, and how to incorporate cultural influences and stylistic choices unique to the Asia Pacific region.
Attendees:
- Carl Joseph Papa – Director/Writer for THE MISSING (Philippines), nominated for Best Animated Film
- Joseph Anthony Brillantes – Animator for THE MISSING (Philippines), nominated for Best Animated Film
- Pierce Davison – Animator from MAGIC BEACH (Australia), nominated for Best Youth Film & MEMOIR OF A SNAIL (Australia), nominated for Best Animated Film.
- Tania Vincent, Cosmic Dino Studio
- Ryan Greaves, Cosmic Dino Studio
- Leila Honari, Art Director, Animator, Academic Griffith Film School
- Rithea Phichith (Cambodia) – Assistant Director, MEETING WITH POL POT (Rendez-vous avec Pol Pot, France, Cambodia, Taiwan, Qatar, Türkiye), nominated for Best Director
DEBUT FEATURE TO SOPHOMORE – WHAT’S NEXT AND HOW
Thursday 28 November, 15:00 – 17:00
The Langham, Gold Coast
Dive into the challenges and opportunities filmmakers face when transitioning from their first feature to their second. Filmmakers will share their experiences of navigating the pressures of following up a debut, refining their voice, and balancing creative freedom with industry expectations.
- Antoinette Jadaone – Director/Writer for SUNSHINE(Philippines), nominated for Best Youth Film
- Selman Nacar – Director/Writer for HESITATION WOUND (Türkiye, Spain, Romania, France), nominated for Best Screenplay
- Xiaoxuan Jiang – Director/Writer for TO KILL A MONGOLIAN HORSE (Malaysia, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, United States of America), nominated for Best Film & Best Director
CURATING THE ASIA PACIFIC LANDSCAPE
Saturday 30 November, 10:00 – 12:00
The Langham, Gold Coast
Discuss the significance of film festivals and their role in promoting Asia Pacific cinema, and how programmers can continue to champion filmmakers, build profile and engage audiences amidst resource limitations and political complexities.
- Aiko Masubuchi (Japan), curator and Producer of HAPPYEND (Japan, United States), nominated for Best Film & Best Screenplay
- Al Cossar, Melbourne International Film Festival (Australia)
- Donsaron Kovitvanitcha, World Film Festival Bangkok (Thailand)
- Kiki Fung, Hong Kong International Film Festival (Hong Kong)
- Luke Wheatley, Brisbane International Film Festival & Gold Coast Film Festival (Australia)
- Sabrina Baracetti, Udine Far East Film Festival (Italy)
The Asia Pacific Screen Academy expresses its respect for and acknowledgement of the South East Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of country, including the custodial communities on whose land works are created and celebrated by the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. We acknowledge the continuing connection to land, waters and communities. We also pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise the integral role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations peoples continue to play in storytelling and celebration spaces.