The occasion will launch with an delegation of filmmakers, travel restrictions depending, and Sundance Lab initiatives aimed at Asian talent
The Sundance Film Festival is coming to Jakarta, Indonesia this summer, the Sundance Institute and XRM Media said Thursday. The Sundance Film Festival: Asia will dispatch at some point in pre-fall with films from the 2021 celebration, an assignment of producers, travel limitations depending, and Sundance Lab activities focused on Asian talent.
“We have long wanted to deepen our connection to the bold and vibrant energy of Asian independent filmmaking,” said Tabitha Jackson, the Director of Sundance Film Festival, in a statement.
XRM Media fellow benefactor Michael Y. Chow added that, “Indonesia is an emerging film market, and we are committed to bring the strength of the Institute to help develop and showcase Asian talent to the indie community.”
The Sundance Institute means to explore other Asian cities for future releases.
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