International film professionals gather at China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable

International film professionals gather at China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable
to discuss the road ahead for the Asian film industry
26 Mar 2014 – Hong Kong, China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable is pleased to co-organize with Hong Kong Trade & Development Council again to present a themed conference: “The Next Generation Film Industry in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities” at the 18th edition of the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (FILMART) today between 10:00am and 12:00 noon in Hall 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
This China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable panel provides a platform for significant speakers in the movie industry from across the region to discuss the strategies, trends and opportunities for the Asian film industry as well as the cooperation between countries.
Speakers include Mr. Adolfo Alix JR, Film Director, Philippines; Mr. Cheung Chi Sing, Vice Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers, HKSAR, China; Mr. Edward B. Neubronner, Senior Vice President & Regional Operations Officer, Asia Pacific, Motion Picture Association International, U.S.A.; Ms. Liz Shackleton, Asia Editor, Screen International, U.K.; Mr. Chen Bin, Senior Vice President, DMG Entertainment and Media Group, China; Mr. Kong Rithdee, Filmmaker & Film Writer, The Bangkok Post, Thailand; Mr. Joo-ick Lee, Executive Producer & CEO, Boram Entertainment Inc, Korea.
As Mr. Zhou Li, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of China Daily Asia Pacific said in his welcome address, Asian movies nowadays are not just a commercial success but also a powerful symbol of Asian culture. He agreed that there are challenges ahead for the Asian movie industry due to different cultural tastes, regulation and censorship diversities, but he was also convinced that “where there is a challenge, there is always an opportunity. Creativity will pave the way for an even more dynamic industry in future - an ‘Asian Hollywood’.”
Regarding the business model between west and east nowadays, Ms. Liz Shackleton believed "there is a growing realization in the West that in the future it's not just a case that we are selling movies to China and Asia. The future is all about partnership and collaboration."
The Korean film producer Mr. Joo-ick Lee, who is known for specializing in multi-national co-productions, considered a bright future of Asian movie industry, but pointed out that “we should focus more on how to make better quality products instead of how quickly we should proceed.” And Mr. Chen Bin suggested that the filmmakers “should be morally and ethically qualified and it is only in this way that you can make box office grade so you can go to the top of the box office earnings.”

About China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable
The China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable is a by-invitation network of movers and shakers in Asia providing platforms for focused dialogue, issue investigation, and possible collective action on strategic issues relating to economic, business and social development in Asia. Our aim is to enhance communication and increase mutual understanding between China, Asian and Western countries. Roundtable events are held in major cities across Asia. (http://www.cdroundtable.com)