iW NEWS | Pusan Promotion Plan Announces Projects

The 11th Pusan Promotion Plan (PPP) has announced its official selection of film projects for 2008. The official line-up will showcase 30 projects from 17 countries, selected out of 200 submissions. The largest project market in Asia, it allows projects to seek various possibilities for financings and co-production through individual meetings and networking chances organized by the event. This year's event will feature work from filmmakers such as Lee Chang-dong, Zhang Lu, Choi Dong-hoon, Chang Tso Chi, Sabu, Lee Sang-il, Marat Sarulu, Zhang Yuan and Viet Linh. The 30 finalists will be presented at Paradise Hotel at Haeundae beach on Oct 3-6, 2008, during the 13th Pusan International Film Festival. [Peter Knegt]