Entertainment · Film · 1 hr ago
‘Goldfish’ and ‘A Chronicle of Minor Things’ lead Busan project awards
At the Busan Asian Project Market in South Korea, two film projects shared five awards.
Indonesian director Aditya Ahmad’s ‘Goldfish’ won three prizes: the QCinema Special Award, the Kongchak Studio Award and the VIPO Award.
The story follows a boy in South Sulawesi who flees his father, and the project has also received support from the ACF Script Development Fund.
Indian filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s ‘A Chronicle of Minor Things’ won two awards, including the APM Busan Award and the Sørfond Award.
Judges praised its story and structure, its understated treatment of a social issue and its potential to reach audiences beyond India.
The market drew a record 604 submissions from 48 countries, while eight selected projects shared awards across 11 categories.
The awards recognize projects still being developed, and organizers said they can help them build connections in Jakarta, Manila, Oslo and Bangkok.
“Goldfish” and “A Chronicle of Minor Things” won five prizes at the Busan Asian Project Market.
Indonesian director Aditya Ahmad’s “Goldfish” won three awards, while Indian filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s project won two.
“Goldfish” received the QCinema Special Award, the Kongchak Studio Award and the VIPO Award.
“A Chronicle of Minor Things” received the Sørfond Award and the APM Busan Award.
The APM selected 30 projects from 17 countries, from a record 604 submissions representing 48 countries.
- Who
- Goldfish,” directed by Aditya Ahmad, and “A Chronicle of Minor Things,” by Tribeny Rai, led the winners.
- What
- The two projects won five awards at the Busan Asian Project Market: three for “Goldfish” and two for Rai’s project.
- When
- The awards were presented during the Asian Contents & Film Market, which ran October 10–13. The article was published October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Busan, South Korea.
- Why
- The APM Busan Award citation praised Rai’s project for its original story and structure, its treatment of a social issue, and its potential appeal beyond India. The sources do not state why the other awards were given.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Three international co-productions with Korean involvement won the ACF Co-Production Support Fund.
The Asian Contents & Film Market ran in Busan, with the APM awards presented as part of its first combined ceremony.
Variety published its report on the APM award winners.
- Goldfish” awards
- QCinema Special Award; Kongchak Studio Award; VIPO Award
- A Chronicle of Minor Things” awards
- Sørfond Award; APM Busan Award
- APM submissions
- Record 604 projects from 48 countries
- APM official selection
- 30 projects from 17 countries
- ACFM dates
- October 10–13
What people are saying
Today’s awards recognize the promise of these projects and the stories they have yet to bring to life. ACFM’s awards do not end in Busan. They travel on to Jakarta, Manila, Oslo and Bangkok.
Sources
Related news
Robert Pattinson says The Batman Part II will resume after a short pause
‘The Social Reckoning’ opens with $5.5 million in domestic ticket sales
IDFA to open with film following Myanmar resistance recruits
Apple announces Vision Pro horror film Remnants for October 16
Godzilla Minus Zero brings Godzilla and King Ghidorah back to theaters
Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career
Trailer for Expelled from Paradise Film Reveals Its Theme Song
A new ‘Sense and Sensibility’ adaptation heads to theaters
Live-action ‘Moana’ remake starts streaming on Disney+ Oct. 21
Four classic French films set for new releases
Documentary examines Gülen movement’s legacy and future after his death
