The Film Market: A Business Hub
A central component of the festival is the Film Market, running from 1–4 October.
In the pasteExecutive Director for the Market, believes that the Thai industry’s international potential will be fully realised by facilitating face-to-face exchanges.
“The Film Market will enable international distributors and producers to network with Thai filmmakers, leading to a crucial exchange of views and future collaboration,” she said.
The market floor will feature over 50 booths from international buyers and Thai service companies—including production and post-production houses.
Key activities designed to boost the industry include:
Project Pitching: Contests for Thai and Asian film projects to compete for a total of US$20,000 in production funding.
Seminars and Workshops: Sessions dedicated to industry development, covering topics such as “Film x Economy: Thai Cinema as an Economic Opportunity,” and “Thailand as a Film Hub for International Film Industry.”
Business Matching: Facilitating direct meetings between international distributors, producers, and festival programmers with new Asian projects.
The return of the BKKIFF marks a determined effort to revitalise Thailand’s creative economy and cement Bangkok’s standing as a major global cultural destination.
