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Uganda's Giant Strides as an International Film Destination Hub

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- His Excellency President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, held a meeting with top government officials and film industry professionals at the recent US-Africa Leader's Summit in Washington, DC, last month, speaking on Uganda's commitment to promoting the nation's film industry and its importance in the areas of social and economic development. Highlighting the importance of proactive government support, President Museveni gave the directive to the Minister of Finance, the Honorable Matia Kasaija, to fast-track packages of non-cash incentives to strengthen Uganda's negotiating power and give a competitive edge when pitching for film projects or their financing.

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  • The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda announces that the East African Nation is Slated to Fast Track a Competitive Film Policy, a Film Slate, State of the Art Studio, and Proactive Government Support Led By the President.
  • Ugandan film industry partners and stakeholders attended the summit unveiling their plans for bolstering the local film industry and firming its foundation to support and attract foreign productions.
  • building for the film industry and destination marketing of tourism sites.
  • Matia Kasaija, Principle Private Secretary to the President, Dr. Kenneth Omona, and newly appointed Ambassador of Uganda to the United States, Robie Kakonge, were also in attendance.

Thailand at American Film Market 2022

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Sunday, October 30, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government hosts Thai Night AFM 2022 at American Film Market (AFM) on November 2nd to foster the ongoing development of the Thai Film Industry for this business matching event.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government hosts Thai Night AFM 2022 at American Film Market (AFM) on November 2nd to foster the ongoing development of the Thai Film Industry for this business matching event.
  • The American Film Market this year is being held on November 1 6, 2022 in Santa Monica, California where Thai Studios as well as representatives from the government and private sector in attendance will be looking to expand distribution and help people learn about the many opportunities that exist in the Thai Film Industry.
  • Thai Night is an annual glamorous evening event at key film markets and festivals aiming to showcase Thai Film Industry to the world.
  • Visit DITP and Thailand Film Office to find out more information at AFM, 5th floor Atrium, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel where appointments can also be made to meet with the eight Thai film companies in person.