Feb 3, 2026

Cambodia Asian Film Festival and Asian Art Film Festival Officially Sign Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement

On February 3, 2026, Asian Art Film Festival (AAFF) and Cambodia Asian Film Festival (CAFF) formally inked a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement. As two pivotal platforms in Asia's film circuit, the two festivals have established a long-term, stable strategic partnership, opening a new chapter for cross-regional integration and growth of Asian cinema.

Both parties will further deepen resource sharing and collaborative initiatives to jointly advance the development of Asia's film industry and cross-border cultural exchange, building a broader platform for Asian filmmakers to showcase their works and pursue cooperation. Moving forward, the two sides will coordinate joint efforts across multiple areas including reciprocal film screenings, industry delegation exchanges, mutual promotion resource sharing, and support for emerging filmmakers. Through diverse collaborative initiatives, they will enable audiences across Asia to experience the unique charm of outstanding Asian films and inject fresh momentum into the thriving development of Asia's film sector.

Film Forum of the 2025 Asian Art Film Festival

Art knows no borders, and exchange fuels progress. This strategic alliance between the two festivals not only creates complementary strengths between leading industry platforms but also builds an expansive arena for Asian filmmakers to engage in cultural dialogue and creative practice. Going forward, the two parties will join hands to nurture emerging talent in Asian cinema, tell authentic Asian stories rooted in local identity yet endowed with global vision, and enable Asian culture to flourish through mutual learning and appreciation, delivering robust impetus for high-quality growth of Asia's film industry.

Hong Li, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of Cambodia Asian Film Festival, commented: “The partnership between our two festivals will deepen cinematic and cultural integration between Southeast and East Asia. It will help position the Cambodia Asian Film Festival as a vital bridge linking Asian film markets and drive high-quality development of the regional film industry.”

Yang Jianhua, Chairperson of Asian Art Film Festival, stated: “We believe genuine cultural exchange takes place between audiences and the silver screen, and in moments when creators listen to one another. May our joint efforts bring more authentic voices from local lands and communities to Asian cinema.”

Light and shadow serve as a medium; culture acts as a bridge. The conclusion of this strategic cooperation not only infuses new vitality into the development of CAFF and AAFF, but also pools strength for the inheritance and innovation of Asian cinema, empowering Asian films to shine ever brighter on the global stage.