Bridging Visions

Our wrap-up from Marché du Film 2026. On May 13th, we co-organized and supported two key events focused on technological innovation and international market trends:

👉 In collaboration with the China Film Association, the panel "Golden Rooster Roundtable: Optimizing Artistic Creativity & Production Workflows in the Era of AI" brought together Chinese and European experts to discuss using AI as a creative tool while preserving the auteur's unique voice. The session also showcased five innovative Chinese formats and featured insights from YIN Hong, LI Wenyu, Lok Kam Yuen, Tim Deussen, and WANG Zibin, moderated by Cristiano Bortone.

👉 China’s New Film Trends Mixer @ Cannes 2026, an afternoon networking session hosted by the China Film Co-production Corporation (CFCC) and supported by Bridging Visions, bringing together global professionals to discuss new market opportunities.

Thank you to everyone who joined, contributed to the conversations, and made these events possible.

Bridging Visions (formerly Bridging the Dragon) is happy to collaborate with the China Film Association to present an insightful dialogue during this year's Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes.

This panel will bring together Chinese and European experts in new media to explore the importance of the filmmaker’s voice in the digital age. Our panelists will discuss how technical evolution can sustain artistic creation without losing the auteur’s unique vision, alongside a showcase of five groundbreaking Chinese examples and formats that use AI as a tool for creativity.

📅 Event Details
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 10:00–12:00
Location: Riviera Main Stage

🎙️ Guest Speakers:
YIN Hong: Vice-chairman of China Film Association
LI Wenyu: Animation Director ("A Story About Fire")
Lok Kam Yuen: Producer ("Blades of the Guardians")
Tim Deussen: Chairman of XRBB - Extended Reality Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. ; Creative Director of Studio Deussen
WANG Zibin: Vice-president of AIGC at SenseTime
The panel will be moderated by Cristiano Bortone, Director/Producer/Scriptwriter & Founder of Bridging Visions

More information here:
https://www.marchedufilm.com/marche-conferences/conference-schedule/?lectureId=VjjOKwISjgyDOe393nlu

Bridging Visions was delighted to be part of the 2nd Producers Connect at FILMART 2026 HKTDC 香港貿發局: four days of inspiring conversations, new connections, and meaningful exchange across the industry.

Some of the sessions we supported included:

👉 the Fireside Chat “International Market Insights”, moderated by Cristiano Bortone, with Raymond Phathanavirangoon (Thailand), Linda Gozali (Indonesia), Tran Thi B**h Ngoc (Vietnam), Jenna Ku (Korea), and Oliver Zeller (Germany)

👉 the Conference Panel “International Coproductions in an Evolving Film Industry Landscape”, moderated by Lorna Tee, with Peter Chan (Hong Kong), Anthony Chen (Singapore), Shamin Yusof (Malaysia), Ron Dyens (France), and Janet Yang (USA)

👉 the Workshop “Money Talks: Financing Films for Success” with Shan Zuolong (Mainland China)

👉 a series of matchmaking sessions that created space for further industry connection and conversation

Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the conversations.

Next Stop: Hong Kong 🇭🇰

Bridging Visions is honored to support the 2nd Producers Connect, taking place during the 30th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) on 17–20 March 2026.

Jointly organised by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB), Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC), andHong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) HKTDC 香港貿發局, Producers Connect brings together producers and industry professionals to build a valuable global network in Asia, promoting connectivity, collaboration, and cultural exchange.

Expect co-production panels, fireside chats on the latest trends, matchmaking meetings with international film funds and institutions, and hands-on workshops on IP development and film financing.

🔗 Full programme: https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/conference/hkfilmart/en/producers-connect
📝 Registration:
https://forms.office.com/r/BRiuJMGPfk

A recap of our discussion at the European–Asian Film Forum:
https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/489441/

Thank you to everyone who joined us at European Film Market - EFM for the European–Asian Film Forum.

Bridging Visions (formerly Bridging the Dragon) joined forces once again with the European Film Market – EFM to present a new edition of our long-running forum. This year’s program focused on an industry in transition. New platforms, changing audience habits, and evolving production models are reshaping the film landscape, with many of the most dynamic shifts emerging from Asia.

We were truly encouraged by the depth of the exchange and the strong interest in practical Asia–Europe collaboration. Thank you to our speakers, partners, and all participants for the generous sharing and thoughtful questions. We look forward to turning this dialogue into new connections and future projects.

Martin Moszkowicz, In-Ah Lee, Vivian Wang Anan, Ron Dyens (Sacrebleu Productions), Raymond Phathanavirangoon, Timm Weber, Cristiano Bortone, Marc Baschet

We extend our special thanks to our funder, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, and to its representative, Oliver Zeller, for opening this edition.

Together with the European Film Market - EFM, Bridging Visions is presenting a new edition of its European–Asian Film Forum!

Through a panel discussion and a hands-on workshop, the forum brings Asian and European producers together to explore how Asia’s emerging formats and production models are opening new creative, financial, and collaboration pathways for the future of content and film production.

✅ Panel Discussion
📢 “New Formats, New Opportunities: An Asian–European Perspective”
📅 Monday, 16 Feb 2026 | 🕚 11:30–12:30
📍 Documentation Center for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
Speakers:
Ron Dyens, Sacrebleu Productions, Producer, France
In-Ah Lee, Markenfilm Asia, Producer, South Korea/Germany
Vivian Wang, Crisp Momentum, Head of Content, USA
Moderated by Martin Moszkowicz, Transcontinental Entertainment Studios, Producer, Germany

✅ Workshop
📢 “Asia in Focus: New Territories, Formats & Production Pathways”
📅 Monday, 16 Feb 2026 | 🕐 13:15–14:45
📍 Producers Hub, 2nd Floor, Gropius Bau
Speakers:
Raymond Phathanavirangoon, Peanut Pictures, Producer/Writer, Thailand/Hong Kong
In-Ah Lee, Markenfilm Asia, Producer, South Korea/Germany
Vivian Wang, Crisp Momentum, Head of Content, USA

🎟 Who can join: Film professionals with an EFM market badge. Due to limited capacity, priority will be given to producers.
📩 RSVP: https://bit.ly/European-Asian-Film-Forum-2026
🔗 More info: https://www.bridgingvisions.org/en/events/2026/EURO-ASIAN-FORUM_2026.php

Here’s the wrap!

Looking back at Cannes, we were pleased to support two key events that spotlighted opportunities for European-Asian collaboration at the Marché du Film 2025.

🎬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Organized the Mongolian National Film Council, this event introduced four Mongolian film projects in development to an international audience, alongside an overview of Mongolia’s growing support schemes for international collaboration, including incentives of up to 45% reimbursement for foreign productions shot in the country.

🎤 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦
Presented by the China Film Association, this panel brought major industry names to the stage—including Detective Chinatown director Chen Sicheng, Full River Red screenwriter Chen Yu, and Cedric Behrel of Trinity CineAsia—to talk about what’s driving China's box office and how global collaboration fits in. The panel was moderated by Silvia Wong.

Thanks to everyone who joined us. Let’s keep building those bridges—see you at the next one!

At this year’s Marché du Film, we are pleased to support the panel “Exploring China’s New Billion-Dollar Film Boom”, presented by the China Film Association:

📅 Tuesday, 20 May 2025
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Main Stage (Riviera), Marché du Film

This session brings together some of the key voices behind China's box office hits:

CHEN Sicheng: Director, Screenwriter, Actor & Producer (Detective Chinatown, Lost in the Stars)

CHEN Yu: Screenwriter & Director (Full River Red, Snipers)

Cedric Behrel: Executive Director & Co-founder, Trinity CineAsia

The panel will be moderated by Silvia WONG – Asia Editor, Screen International.

Join us to explore how new narratives and co-productions can tap into this fast-evolving market.
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3GKJKkE

Bridging Visions (formerly Bridging the Dragon) is pleased to support the upcoming Mongolian Films Pitch Session at Marché du Film 2025.

📍 Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion, Croisette Meeting Room
📅 Friday, 16 May
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Organized by the Mongolian National Film Council, the event will feature four new Mongolian film projects in development, all open to international co-production and collaboration.

The session will also highlight Mongolia’s film incentives:
✔️ Up to 45% reimbursement on eligible production costs for filming in Mongolia
✔️ Co-production support covering up to 50% of the Mongolian producer’s share

📩 RSVP to attend: https://forms.gle/es83Jx7CqJ5oCVUo8

We look forward to seeing many of you in Cannes.