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Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market Names Japan 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub
Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market has chosen Japan as the 2026 Focus Country for its Producer Hub, a networking programme linked to the Busan International Film Festival. The selection will bring 10 Japanese producers to Busan in October to pitch projects and seek international partners, reflecting Japan’s growing role in Asian film and television co-productions.
Producer Hub will run from 10 to 13 October, a day longer than in 2025, with speed meetings, case studies and follow-up discussions designed to turn initial contacts into potential collaborations. Launched in 2024, the scheme has expanded from eight partner organisations in seven countries to 13 organisations in 10 countries; its 2025 Canada-focused edition attracted 154 producers from 25 countries.
In short
- Japan is Busan Producer Hub’s 2026 Focus Country.
- Ten Japanese producers will pitch projects in October.
- The programme is expanding international co-production links.
Explained simply
The Busan International Film Festival is a major annual film event in South Korea, and its Asian Contents & Film Market brings together people working in film and television. Producer Hub is a networking programme at the market where producers can present projects and meet potential partners from other countries.
International co-productions involve companies in different countries working together to make and finance a film or television project. Japan has a large film and television industry, and working across borders can help producers reach new audiences and partners. The programme’s Focus Country puts attention on one country’s producers and projects.
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