Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Sakha and Korean Producers Sign Co-Production Partnership Pact
A group of Korean film producers and a group of Sakha filmmakers have agreed to work more closely.
They signed a document that sets out how they can develop films together.
They will share information about public funding available in their regions.
They also plan to hold meetings and show projects to producers.
These activities could help films from both places find partners.
The groups hope to bring their work to major film markets.
Their leaders say they want the agreement to lead to films made together and a lasting relationship.
The Producers Guild of Korea and Sakha Filmmakers Association signed an MOU to foster co-productions and professional exchange.
The agreement was signed at the Sakha association’s booth during the Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan.
The framework will support joint project development and information sharing about public financing in both territories.
Planned activities include project showcases, producer meetings and business-to-business sessions.
The groups plan to promote the partnership at markets including ACFM, Hong Kong Filmart and Cannes Marché du Film.
- Who
- The Producers Guild of Korea and the Sakha Filmmakers Association.
- What
- They signed an MOU to establish a framework for co-productions and professional exchange.
- When
- During the Asian Contents & Film Market; no date is specified.
- Where
- At the Sakha Filmmakers Association booth in Busan, South Korea.
- Why
- To develop projects together, share information about public financing, and connect Korean and Sakha producers.
PGK perspective
SFA perspective
Purpose of the partnership
PGK perspective
PGK President Lee Dong-ha described Sakha cinema as a distinctive voice in Asia and said the agreement should turn a direct producer channel into actual co-productions.
SFA perspective
SFA Executive Director Stepan Burnashev said the pact should build a direct working relationship with the Korean industry, leading to jointly developed and produced projects and a lasting connection.
Value of local identity
PGK perspective
Lee emphasized bringing Sakha cinema into conversations among Asian producers.
SFA perspective
Burnashev highlighted how Sakha filmmakers’ use of their own language and perspective helped build a strong local film culture, and pointed to Korea as an example of local identity reaching global audiences.
- Organizations
- Producers Guild of Korea (PGK) and Sakha Filmmakers Association (SFA)
- Agreement
- Memorandum of understanding (MOU)
- Signing venue
- SFA booth at the Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan
- Planned activities
- Project showcases, producer meetings and B2B sessions
- Markets named
- Asian Contents & Film Market, Hong Kong Filmart and Cannes Marché du Film
- PGK president
- Lee Dong-ha
- SFA executive director
- Stepan Burnashev