Thai Government And Animation Industry To Support Second-Annual Asian Animation Summit BRANDORA Editorial Staff - September 2013

 
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa secured as the event’s venue

Kidscreen is pleased to announce that Thailand will participate in the 2013 Asian Animation Summit for the first time, presenting as many as three new animated projects from Thai producers in the three-day event’s showcase.

In related news, the Software Industry Promotion Agency (SIPA), a Thai government agency supporting the development and growth of the region’s animation industry, has confirmed that it will sponsor the event as a Supporting Partner and spearhead the AAS project selection process in Thailand.

Kidscreen has also secured the five-star Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa in Karon Beach as the venue for the event, which will once again be held right after Asia Television Forum from December 9-11. This 75-acre resort is set amongst a backdrop of mountains, tropical gardens, waterfalls and a 5km-long stretch of white-sand beach.

An initiative of Australia’s ABC TV and Screen Australia, Korea’s KOCCA and Malaysia’s MDeC, the Asian Animation Summit is produced and owned by Kidscreen. Its aim is to showcase the best new animated projects from Australia, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and other Asian countries to potential co-producers, broadcasters, distributors and investors from around the world.

Designed to stimulate co-production and co-financing, AAS 2013 will feature 24 projects from the Asian region seeking financing and market feedback. All projects will again be carefully selected by the organizing partners based on global-market potential and quality.

More information about the 2013 Asian Animation Summit can be found online at www.asiananimationsummit.com.