To present the current status of the Asian film industry, particularly during the global economic downturn, and to discuss ways in which Asia must promote and encourage the domestic and international production of film. This is a unique opportunity for the Asian film industryto communicate with one another in order to find its distinct and individual strategy differing from that of North America and Europe.

Presenter

Cambodia
Som Sokun
Secretary of State
Ministry of Culture and Fine - Arts

Japan
Ken TERAWAKI
Chairman
Japan Film Commission

Korea
CHO Hee-moon
Chairperson
Korean Film Council

Malaysia
Ismal Mohamed
Head of Creative Multimedia Vertical, Markets & Partners Unit, Business & Market Development
Multimedia Development Corporation

Nepal
Amar Raj Giri
Chairperson
Film Development Board, Nepal

Philippines
Rolando "JACKY" Suarez Atienza
Chairman
Film Development Council of the Philippines

Thailand
Wanasiri Morakul
Director
Thailand Film Office

Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Minh Hien
Deputy General Director
Cinema Department
Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism

What decides overseas filming locations?
Date & Time : Oct. 14 / 11:00~12:20
Place : Ballroom C at Novotel Ambassador Hotel

Moderator : Bill Bowling, International Production Consultant

Presenters : Amagi Morio, Producer / Senior Vice President of CineBazar
                    Susan Ord, Projects Director of Film New Zealand
                    George David, Deputy General Manager of Royal Film Commission - Jordan

Nowadays, many factors influence the production company’s choice of overseas filming locations. Most importantly, generous incentives and distinctive locations fitting the story line are the top priorities that production companies are looking for. At the seminar, Film NZ, with comparative incentives and state of the art post-production facilities, will discuss how they attract the Hollywood big budget films, such as James Cameron’s new film <Avatar>. Also, the Jordan Film Commission will share its experience with one of the biggest box office hits in 2009, <Transformer 2>, which required unique filming locations. In addition, a professional location manager and well-experienced producer will join the seminar to give their opinions on the subject.

Presentation1 - Policy to boost filming in Asia by Japan/Korea
Date & Time : Oct. 13 / 10:10 ~11:20
Place : Ballroom C at Novotel Ambassador Hotel

Moderator
OH Jungwan, Producer of bom Film Productions

Japan
To introduce the support of the Agency for Cultural Affairs in Japan that encourages and advances domestic productions as well as international co-productions including feature, documentary, animation, etc. It aims to encourage the Japanese contents industry to break the international market.
Presenter : Agency for Cultural Affairs

Korea
Since large corporations took a step back from investing in the film industry, the Korean Film Council encouraged the establishment of professional film investment programs with private sectors in order to support the industry. Over the past 9 years, there has been a unique mixture of public and private financing to support the industry.
Presenter : Korean Film Council

Presentation2- These are the Hot Locations!
Date & Time : Oct. 14 / 14:20 ~15:40
Place : Ballroom C at Novotel Ambassador Hotel

These days, the competition to lure international production to local locations is not common. Attracting international production is generally expected to develop the local film industry by promoting the region and supporting the local economy. Here, we are introducing the hottest locations in the Asia-Pacific region while enhancing them with incentives from both federal and local governments, distinctive locations and comparative infrastructure including soundstages, post-production facilities etc.

Moderator
Seung moo Lee, Director / Professor of Korean National University of Arts

Presenter :
Nick Smith, Industry Development Officer - Creative of Gold Coast City Council
- Introducing the incentives from both federal and local governments, as well as locations
   and infrastructure such as soundstage and post-productions etc.
Jennifer Jao, Director of Taipei Film Commission
- Introducing the incentives from both federal and local governments and locations
Amar Raj Giri, Chairperson of Film Development Board, Nepal
- Introducing its unique locations and support for the international productions during location
   filming.

Focus Meeting 1 (Limited Open)
Let's make filming friendly Asia
Date & Time : Oct. 13 / 16:00 ~ 17:30
Place : Ballroom C at Novotel Ambassador Hotel

Topic
▷ What are the distinct incentives & benefits in Asia in order to lure international production to the region?
▷ What does Asia need to improve upon for better communication in filming and international co-production?
Policy makers from 8 Asian countries, film industry professionals and film
commissioners will discuss the current status that must be improved and its direction for the future.
- Custom & Tax system in Asian Countries
- Introduce incentives & benefits in Asia
- Why do we need incentives and benefits in Asia?

Participants
Bill Bowling, International Production Consultant
Sung-soo Kim, Director / Executive Producer (at Nabi Pictures)
Film Policy Makers from 8 Asian countries
(Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)
Domestic and international producers
Film commissioners from around world

Focus Meeting 2 (Closed)
Date & Time : Oct. 14 / 16:00 ~17:30
Place : Grand Ballroom at Novotel Ambassador Hotel

Based on the discussion of the preceding Focus Meeting 1 between film policy makers and film industry professionals in Asia, the policy makers will discuss ways to improve the filming environment in Asia, as well as to co-develop the Asian film industry.

Moderator : Park Kwang-Su, President of Asian Film Commissions Network

Participants : Film Policy Makers from 8 Asian countries
                      (Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)

Film Policy and Industry Meeting
Representatives who participated in the forum will hold a meeting regarding the mutual development and networking for the film industry.

Date and Time : Oct. 13-14, 2009 during FPP
Place : Novotel Ambassador Hotel , 5th Floor.

Policy Meeting for Participarting Cities and Nations
Representatives who participated in the forum will hold 1:1 meetings to exchange regional film industry policies and plans, as well as look for future partners of cooperation.

Date and Time : Oct. 13-14, 2009 during FPP
Place : Novotel Ambassador, 5th Floor.

Two cities in Asia signed the MOU last year in order to achieve co-development. This will be a follow-up session to ascertain how the MOU has affected the film industry in both cities.

- Influence of MOF in the development of the local film industry
Presenter : Noriaki IKUSHIMA, Vice Mayor of Sapporo City

Wishes for the Asian Film Policy !
All forum participants are encouraged to express ideas and suggestions on the Asian Film Policy in order to build better filming environment in Asia. An electronic board will be placed on 5th Floor, Novetel from 13th Oct until 14th Oct.

BIFCOM2009 (Busan International Film Commission & Industry Showcase) Visit
Opportunity to see the biggest showcase in the region. Participants include film commissions and leading film industry businesses.