Programmes
Conferences.
Thirty-two sessions over five days, on six stages. Industry strategy, financing, exhibition tech, policy. The talks that pay for themselves.
Six tracks
Pick yours.
Industry
Co-production economics. Theatrical vs. platform. Slate strategy. Talks for working executives, in plain language.
Finance
Public money, private money, equity gap. With practitioners — Pinewood, Soft Power, the Asian banks who finally lend to film.
Tech
Virtual production. AI in pre-vis. Theatre tech. Where the floor changes between editions.
Policy
Censorship, tax incentives, content quotas, IP enforcement. Drier subject; better food.
Discovery
First-time directors, fresh slates, regional spotlights. The talks that promote the work, not the system.
Closed Doors
Buyers-only and exhibitor-only sessions. By accreditation. The most useful talks of the week.
Headline sessions
The ones to plan around.
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Back to Agenda Official Programme · Keynote Opening Address — A New Market for Asia Festival Director Pailin Tantikulanoi opens the programme with a keynote on Asia’s emerging market opportunities. 18 November 2026 9:30 – 10:30 Main Stage · Hall A Register for this event Description Siamese Filmart opens with a forward-looking address on the […]
Buyers Dinner — by invitation
An invitation-only dinner for buyers and key industry guests, designed for deeper conversation and relationship building.
Apichatpong Weerasethakul — Keynote
A keynote session with Apichatpong Weerasethakul reflecting on cinema, authorship, and the global language of storytelling.
Bilateral Producer Meetings (round 1)
Curated one-on-one meetings designed to connect producers with potential partners, buyers, and collaborators.
Market Screening: WHERE RIVERS SLEEP
A market screening presentation for invited industry guests, buyers, distributors, and festival representatives.
India / Thailand / Indonesia: New Triangle
An industry session exploring new creative and business connections between India, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Editing Masterclass — Lee Chatametikool
A craft-focused masterclass on storytelling through editing, rhythm, structure, and creative decision-making.
Project Market — Pitch Block 02 (Series)
Selected series projects are presented to potential buyers, platforms, investors, and production partners.
What Streamers Want: Five Heads, One Stage
A sharp industry conversation exploring what streamers are looking for, from content strategy to regional audience demand.
Sales Agents Breakfast
An informal breakfast for sales agents, buyers, and invited guests to start the market day with focused networking.
Opening Night Gala & Reception
An opening evening reception for guests, partners, and industry participants.
Buyers Tea — Pavilion Walk
A casual networking session connecting buyers with exhibitors and participants on the pavilion floor.
Project Market — Pitch Block 01
Selected projects are pitched to buyers, producers, investors, and potential partners.
Streaming Window Forum: SEA Edition
A regional forum on streaming windows, release strategy, and distribution across Southeast Asia.
Cinematography Masterclass — Diao Yinan
A craft-focused session exploring cinematography, visual storytelling, and creative process.
Hosted Buyer Welcome Lunch
A hosted lunch welcoming buyers and invited guests, designed for informal networking and introductions.
Inaugural Project Market Slate Reveal
The first reveal of selected projects and opportunities within the Project Market programme.
Opening Address — A New Market for Asia
Festival Director Pailin Tantikulanoi opens the programme with a keynote on Asia’s emerging market opportunities.
State of Asian Cinema 2025: Buyers Roundtable
A focused discussion with buyers on the state, demand, and direction of Asian cinema in 2025.
KIM PONGSAK
AYAKO YANO
ROHAN MEHTA
Lee Joon-ah
AsiaCinemaCon
Speakers — partial
The ones in the room.
KIM PONGSAK
Producer · Director
GDH 559 · Bangkok
AYAKO YANO
Head of Acquisitions
Toho Studios · Tokyo
ROHAN MEHTA
Director · Writer
RSVP Movies · Mumbai
Lee Joon-ah
SVP, Film & Series
CJ ENM · Seoul
Access
Conferences come
with a full Industry Pass.
Closed-doors sessions require buyer or exhibitor accreditation. The rest are open to all delegates. Seating is general; doors close five minutes before.