10-13 October 2026
ASIAN PROJECT MARKET Asian Project Market

Sponsors & Awards

APM 2026 Awards

Projects selected for APM are eligible for 11 awards sponsored by official partners, and the winners will be announced at the ACFM Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Busan Metropolitan City

APM Busan Award

Financed by Busan Metropolitan City, the APM Busan Award commits 15,000USD in cash to one selected project chosen from APM official line-up. Busan Metropolitan City administers additional annual funds, aiming to lend stronger financial support to promising filmmakers participating at APM.

Sponsored by. Busan Metropolitan City
CJ ENM

CJ ENM Award

CJ ENM Award commits 10,000USD in cash to one selected international project. The 'First Look Option' regarding production, investment, sales and distribution of the awarded project may be bestowed by CJ ENM through discussions between the winner and CJ ENM before presenting the award.

Sponsored by. CJ ENM
VIPO

VIPO Award

Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO) sponsors VIPO Award which commits 10,000USD in cash to one selected project chosen from APM official line-up.

Sponsored by. Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO)
ARTE Kino

ArteKino International Award

ARTE Kino awards 9,000EUR in cash to one selected project chosen from APM official line-up.

Sponsored by. ARTE Kino
Songwon Foundation

Songwon Award

Songwon Award, which is sponsored by Songwon Foundation, commits 10,000,000KRW in cash to one selected project from APM official line-up.

Sponsored by. Songwon Foundation
CathayPlay

CathayPlay Award

CathayPlay sponsors CathayPlay Award which commits 5,000USD in cash to one selected project chosen from APM official line-up.

Sponsored by. CathayPlay
Kantana Post Production Co., Ltd.

Kantana Virtual Production Award

Kantana Post Production (Thailand) Co., Ltd. commits an in-kind award valued at USD 87,500 in virtual production services and facilities.
*The Award will be effective for 2 years from the moment the award has been received.

Sponsored by. Kantana Post Production Co., Ltd.
Kantana Post Production Co., Ltd.

Kantana Picture Award

Kantana Post Production (Thailand) Co., Ltd. commits an in-kind award valued at USD 25,000 in DI post-production services and facilities.
*The Award will be effective for 2 years from the moment the award has been received.

Sponsored by. Kantana Post Production Co., Ltd.
Kongchak Studio

Kongchak Studio Award

Kongchak Studio Award represents an in-kind prize worth 25,000USD in sound post-production services and facilities. Kongchak Pictures will also cover travel and accommodation to Cambodia for the director (only 1 person) of the winning project to undertake the project’s sound post-production.
*The director(s) can defer the sound post-production for up to 2 years following APM selection.

Sponsored by. Kongchak Studio
Sørfond – The Norwegian South Film Fund

Sørfond Award

Sørfond, the Norwegian South Film Fund, will invite an eligible project from APM official line-up to the Sorfond Pitching Forum of the year with a prize package; a round trip ticket and accommodation for one delegate.

Sponsored by. Sørfond – The Norwegian South Film Fund
Quezon City Screen Commission

QCinema Special Award

The Quezon City Screen Commission will invite the winning project to the DGPI Pitch event of the year with a prize package including pitching and meeting opportunities, round-trip flights and accommodation for the selected team.

Sponsored by. Quezon City Screen Commission

APM 2026 Awards Jury

Asian Project Market appointed APM Award Jury members who select the recipients of the APM Busan Award and Songwon Award.

Pénélope RIBOUD-SEYDOUX

Pénélope RIBOUD-SEYDOUX

Executive Vice President; Head of International Film Development (Asia & MENA), Pathé Films

A distinguished academic with over 20 years of expertise in Asian history and former Director of the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, Pénélope Riboud-Seydoux has built a reputation as a leading scholar in the field. Alongside her academic career, she has curated numerous acclaimed exhibitions centered on cinema, showcasing her deep passion for film history. Currently serving as Executive Vice-President in charge of International Development at Pathé Films (France), she is responsible for identifying and initiating film projects that bridge Europe, Asia, and Africa, fostering cultural exchange and collaboration through cinema. Her dynamic career blends academia, cultural leadership, and global filmmaking, positioning her as an influential figure in cross-continental storytelling.

Donsaron KOVITVANITCHA

Donsaron KOVITVANITCHA

Festival Director, Bangkok International Film Festival

Donsaron Kovitvanitcha does many jobs in Thailand's independent film scene. He works as a film writer, critic, and journalist for magazines and newspapers in Thailand. He also works as a programmer for film festivals in Thailand. From 2015-2021, he programmed films for Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival. In 2025, he became festival director and artistic director of Bangkok International Film Festival which was revived after a 17-year hiatus. Donsaron is also an independent film producer, focusing on producing films from new talented Thai film director such as Nontawat Numbenchapol’s <Boundary>(2013), Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit's <The Master>(2014) and <Die Tomorrow>(2017), Anucha Boonyawatana’s <The Blue Hour>(2015) and <Malila: The Farewell Flower>(2017), Wattanapume Laisuwanchai’s <Phantom of Illumination>(2017), Sorayos Prapapan’s <Arnold is a Model Student>(2022). Donsaron has been jury members in many festivals such as Venice Film Festival (NETPAC Jury), International Film Festival Rotterdam (NETPAC jury), BIFAN (NETPAC Jury). In 2026, he was a member of the jury of Cannes’ Critics Week.

Judy AHN

Judy AHN

Head of Content Distribution Division, Showbox Corp.

Judy Ahn is head of content distribution division at Showbox Corp. which is a Korean content studio that has been at the forefront of the Korean film industry for over 20 years, known for its outstanding performance in the local box office and its active participation in the international marketplace. Judy has been in charge of international sales of Showbox titles and did work as a sales agent for non-Showbox titles. Also, she has been working for international co-production and investment by collaborating with international partners such as Ivanhoe Pictures for <Greta>(Neil Jordan, 2018), Zhejiang Mahua Funage Pictures for <Moon Man>(Zhang Chiyu, 2022) and GDH 559 for <The Medium>(Banjong Pisanthanakun, 2021). In addition, she also manages the domestic digital distribution of Showbox titles and global distribution of micro dramas that Showbox produces.

※   Note for APM Award Laureates

1. APM holds no responsibility for any copyright violation of the award-receiving project. If such an event occurs, any responsibility, legal or otherwise, shall lie solely with the award recipient.
2. When a project wins any of the APM official awards, upon its completion into film, the project must insert the logo of the sponsoring company / organization, logo of APM and a line mentioning the winning of the award in its credit.
3. The provided in-kind services cannot be converted into cash or substituted for other services.