Netflix is a prime example for Southeast Asian filmmakers to showcase their work to a larger, international audience. The panellists each discussed how Southeast Asian cinema is flourishing in a new era of international recognition. Like in many SEA countries, Vanridee said the Thai film industry is facing financial issues caused by the pandemic. "It shows the resilience of all film industry players to adapt and find new ways to tell their stories. "I believe there's a similarity in the way we work, whether Indonesian to Filipino or Thai filmmakers," said Tjahjanto.

Source: Bangkok Post October 06, 2021 00:00 UTC