⏰ October 29 (Thu.) 10:30 – 11:30
🏢 Conference B (5F)

Three countries, one goal: making international co-production work. Funders from Brazil, Canada and Japan share what’s new in film support.

Representatives of ABRASIA, Telefilm Canada and UNIJAPAN introduce their organizations and the latest developments in film support in Brazil, Canada and Japan, with a focus on international co-production. The session closes with a Q&A, offering producers practical insight into partnering across these three markets.

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[Speakers]
　
Yana Chang (ABRASIA, Executive Director)
Yana Chang is a producer and partner at SOUTH (Brazil), where she leads a slate of films with a strong creative and editorial identity. Her previous work includes The Falling Sky (Directors’ Fortnight, Cannes 2024) and the HBO series City of God. She is also Co-Founder and Executive Director of ABRASIA: Brasil-Asia Film Association, and a UNESCO technical consultant supporting the Brazilian Ministry of Culture’s engagement with Asian markets.

Savine Wong (TELEFILM CANADA, Principal Lead, Cultural Diplomacy)
Savine Wong is currently Principal Lead, Cultural Diplomacy at Telefilm Canada, a federal cultural agency dedicated to the development and promotion of the Canadian audiovisual industry. Based in Toronto, she is responsible for leading all cultural diplomacy efforts at Telefilm, including the development of Telefilm’s international strategy; managing relationships and representing Telefilm with international stakeholders including embassies/consulates, industry organizations and associations; developing new initiatives/markets to better support the Canadian audiovisual industry; and managing Telefilm’s strategic industry projects. Prior to working at Telefilm, she has worked in multiple capacities in the Canadian and Asian film and television industry, including executive roles at film festivals, film/TV financing and consulting services to filmmakers on festival and financing strategy. She has been invited to speak on panels and serve on juries at a variety of major industry events, including at the Asian Contents & Film Market, Cannes Film Festival, FILMART and Toronto International Film Festival.

Kaori Ikeda (Managing Director, UNIJAPAN )

[Moderator]

Lorna Tee (Secretary General, AFAN)
Lorna Tee is a pan-asian film producer, cultural diplomat and mentor. She held key roles at Focus Films, Variety, Back Up Media, Cinematheque Passion, Barunson E&A, Asian Film Awards and festivals such as Berlinale, CinemAsia, International Film Festival Macao and more. Currently, she is the curator of mylab (development for new filmmakers), the Secretary General of the Asian Film Alliance Network (AFAN) and the market advisor of JAFF Market. She is a member of The Academy of Motion Pictures & Sciences.

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Brasil-Asia Film Association is dedicated to building lasting connections between the audiovisual industries of Brazil and Asia. By bringing together professionals, companies, institutions, and creative communities across both regions, ABRASIA fosters business opportunities and collaboration, expands access to new markets, and strengthens the audiovisual ecosystem through direct and continuous cooperation.

Founded in 1967, Telefilm Canada is a Government of Canada Crown corporation in the Canadian Heritage portfolio. Headquartered in Montréal, we serve our clients through four offices located in Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal and Halifax. Telefilm Canada’s mission is to support the development, production, promotion and distribution of the screen-based industry in Canada.

The objectives of UNIJAPAN are to organize international film festivals; support the discovery and development of the next generation of talent; preserve films; and promote Japanese audiovisual content overseas, thereby contributing to the development of Japan’s audiovisual culture, the promotion of audiovisual exports, and the advancement of international friendship and cultural exchange.

The Asian Film Alliance Network (AFAN) is a programme for Asian national film bodies to enhance partnerships, exchange information and celebrate the shared heritage, stories and resources within the region and beyond. Currently, AFAN is joined by the national film agencies from South Korea (KOFIC), Indonesia (Ministry of Culture Indonesia), Malaysia (FINAS), Mongolia (MNFC), Philippines (FDCP), Thailand (Ministry of Culture Thailand) and Japan(Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, UNIJAPAN and VIPO)