Expressions of interest for the 2013 Australia-China Film Industry Forum (ACFIF) are now being accepted.
As part of the Australian Embassy Beijing’s ongoing promotion of the Australian film industry in China, and building on the success of the two previous ACFIFs in 2010 and 2012, the third forum will be held on 14-15 June in Shanghai, immediately prior to the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) held on 15-23 June.
The ACFIF is intended to provide a gateway for all Australia/China co-productions and feature-length film and documentary collaborations, welcoming producers with projects and an interest in the China market.
In 2013 the ACFIF will in part focus on 3D, post, digital and visual production aspects to capitalise on the growing interest and increasing demand for 3D films and digital technologies in China, and to highlight the strengths of the Australian post-production and visual effects industries. It will include panel sessions, presentations, and both bilateral and multilateral networking opportunities.
As part of the Embassy’s cultural outreach programme, it is able to provide a small amount of financial support to a limited number of film industry delegates to attend the forum in Shanghai. This support will go towards forum registration fees, accommodation costs and ground transport in Shanghai. It does not cover travel to or from China, visas and insurance, or any SIFF and associated event fees (these fees are TBC). Anyone wanting to access this funding should submit an Expression of Interest to the Australian Embassy with a copy to Screen Australia and Ausfilm, no later than Monday 6 May 2013.