CineAsia, the exhibition and distribution industry conference that usually takes place every fall somewhere in Asia-Pacific, will return to in-person editing for the first time in four years. CineAsia will be held in Bangkok from December 5 to 8, organizers said on Friday. The event will take place in the theaters and conference space of the True Icon Hall complex, which opened in 2019 as part of a luxury waterfront development in Bangkok.
CineAsia 2022 will be the first edition of the main exhibition event since 2018. The event was planned for late 2019 at its former base in Hong Kong, but a violent police crackdown in the city forced organizers from pro-democracy protesters. takes. CineAsia had planned to move locations to Bangkok in 2020, but those plans were thwarted by the first waves of the pandemic. The Omicron outbreak subsequently destroyed the 2021 edition.
With the renewal of cross-border business travel to most of Asia-Pacific, excluding China, CineAsia has positioned itself to reclaim its former spot on the global entertainment calendar for regional exhibitors and Hollywood studio executives.
Commenting on the new location in Thailand, Andrew Sunshine, president of Film Expo Group, which manages the convention, said on Friday: “The support for the local exhibition is extraordinary. The theaters are among the best designed and technically advanced theaters in the world.
Khun Wicha Pulwaraluk, CEO of Major Cineplex Group, which operates the cinemas at True Icon Hall, added: “Our team at Major Cineplex looks forward to welcoming the industry to CineAsia 2022 in our new state-of-the-art Icon Cineplex cinema. A seat in the real Icon Hall. We believe there is no better way in the region to welcome a group of industry leaders from around the world. Likewise, all CineAsia 2022 attendees are undoubtedly looking forward to visiting one of the friendliest and most welcoming cities in the world here in Bangkok.
The only international convention dedicated to the film exhibition and distribution industry in Asia, CineAsia is known for preview screenings of Hollywood blockbusters, film releases in production, educational seminars led by industry leaders and a fair featuring equipment and concessions. film providers. The event will also feature exhibition and distribution executives from APAC.
Film Expo Group announces that guest registration for CineAsia 2022 will begin next week.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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