Asia’s two biggest film festivals run back to back – and head to head1 min read
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe next month sees the film world’s focus well and truly tuned in to Asia as the region’s two premier festivals kick off – with only a week’s break in between them. Those in charge say they are simply part of one big happy film family; hence, the Japanese festival was pushed back a week this year to enable festival-goers and film industry professionals to better organize their trips.
Industry insiders know there is rivalry between the two events – and point to the expansion of the now seven-edition-old film market in Tokyo and an increasingly commercial line-up as evidence organizers are working overtime to make their mark.
