TIES THAT BIND opens call for entries for the upcoming edition of the Asia Europe Co-Production Workshop and the Animation Lab, two programmes aimed at fostering creative collaboration between Asia and Europe, and supporting co-productions and talent development across continents.
TIES THAT BIND 2025 | Asia–Europe Co-Production Workshop
TTB is the leading training and networking platform for producers developing feature-length fiction films between Asia and Europe.
The programme offers a deep dive into:
- Script & project development with tailored expert feedback
- Financing strategies across European and Asian markets
- Legal aspects of international co-productions
- Pitching, packaging, marketing, and distribution
- Access to top sales agents, funders, and co-producers
Who can apply:
- Producers with a fiction feature project in development (Asia or Europe)
- Film professionals (e.g. sales agents, market reps, festival programmers) looking to expand into intercontinental co-production
Workshop 1: Nov 3–8, 2025 – Taipei (Taiwan Creative Content Fest)
Workshop 2: Apr 26–30, 2026 – Udine (Far East Film Festival / FOCUS ASIA)
EXTENDED DEADLINE: August 7, 2025
More info & application
ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch 2025 | Tailored for animated content with international ambitions
In partnership with Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), this lab is dedicated to animated films, series and shorts from Asia and Europe seeking cross-border co-production and market potential.
The programme includes:
- Expert-led sessions on the international animation landscape
- Guidance on financing, market positioning, and pitch development
- On-site market activities and curated matchmaking with decision-makers
- Final pitch presentation during ATF in Singapore
Focus:
- Animated features, series, mini-series, and shorts (youth/family/adult)
- Projects in development or financing stage
- Projects with strong creative vision and global crossover potential
Online Labs: Nov 11–12 & Nov 18–19, 2025
On-site Lab + Pitch: Dec 1–5, 2025 – ATF, Singapore
Deadline: August 20, 2025
More info & application
