The Department of International Trade Promotion Ministry of Commerce – Promoting Thailand’s film and animation industries at the American Film Market 2018
Bangkok, Thailand – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) will attend the American Film Market in Santa Monica, USA, between October 31st and November 7th, 2018, to promote Thai film and animated content, and Thai facilities and services within the film and animation industries.
Eight Thai companies will attend AFM with the support of the DITP, representing the highest levels of skill, experience and talent within Thailand’s film and animation industries.
AFM attendance is part of an on-going program to grow revenue, expand the international trade, and create awareness of Thailand’s achievements in the global market.
Ms.Banjongjitt Angsusingh, Director General of The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, said:
“In the modern, digital age, Thailand’s creative industries have enormous potential for growth, and are an important contributor to the economy.
“In the past year, Thailand’s film and animation industry has contributed over 800 million US dollars to the economy. Thus the combined economy of the film and animation industries is almost a billion dollars.”
The eight Thai companies attending AFM 2018 are:
Benetone Films Co., Ltd.
GDH 559 Co., Ltd.
Hollywood (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Kantana Sound Studio Co., Ltd.
M Pictures Co., Ltd.
P.L.H. Holding Co., Ltd.
Sahamongkolfilm International Co., Ltd.
The Monk Studios Co., Ltd.
The American Film Market is one of the most important international trade events for the film industry. This year over 7000 decision-makers from over eighty countries will close more than US$1 Billion in motion picture production and distribution deals.
A highlight of the American Film Market is the Thai Night, organised by the DITP, which invites leading film industry executives to meet with Thailand’s film entrepreneurs in a social environment.
Presiding over this event is Her Royal Highness Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi.
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