Singapore filmmakers say regional collabs all the more important in light of proposed US tariffs on foreign-made films
Singaporean filmmakers are intensifying efforts to bolster cross-border collaborations, even as the US intends to impose a 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies. In spite of the uncertainty surrounding this new trade barrier, local producers say global partnerships are crucial for both production and distribution, and are key to sustaining growth in the international film landscape. When producer Tan Si En heads to the Cannes Film Festival next week, she expects to see the industry coming together to figure out what's next. And a company that does virtual production says it will prioritise local, Asian co-productions to offset the loss of whatever US projects it had in mind. Muhammad Bahajjaj with more.
Singaporean filmmakers are intensifying efforts to bolster cross-border collaborations, even as the US intends to impose a 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies. In spite of the uncertainty surrounding this new trade barrier, local producers say global partnerships are crucial for both production and distribution, and are key to sustaining growth in the international film landscape. When producer Tan Si En heads to the Cannes Film Festival next week, she expects to see the industry coming together to figure out what's next. And a company that does virtual production says it will prioritise local, Asian co-productions to offset the loss of whatever US projects it had in mind. Muhammad Bahajjaj with more.
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