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RioMarket App Connects Global Film Markets
25 Sep
Summary
- RioMarket to launch a new app connecting film festivals globally.
- TikTok partners for a workshop to enhance Brazilian creator skills.
- Asian countries like China, India, and South Korea show strong presence.
RioMarket, the business arm of the Rio International Film Festival, is set to take place from October 1-11. This year's event will introduce a new app named Connecting Screens, designed to connect film festivals globally, inspired by Cannes' Cinando platform but aiming for a more interactive approach like a blend of Tinder, LinkedIn, and Wikipedia for the audiovisual industry.
A significant new feature is a collaboration with TikTok, which will host a three-day workshop for 40 Brazilian content creators. The program aims to elevate the quality of online entertainment content through specialized sessions led by audiovisual professionals.
RioMarket 2026 is highlighting a strong presence from Asian countries, particularly China, India, and South Korea, alongside Russia. This reflects an increasing trend in business dealings between Brazil and these nations.
Discussions on AI in content creation will be led by Spike Liu, president of China Year Technology. Additionally, panels will feature acclaimed directors Asghar Farhadi and Walter Salles, alongside sessions on documentary content development and screenplay structure.
The festival also continues its commitment to fostering future audiences through its Generation Program for children and teenagers, emphasizing the crucial symbiotic relationship between film markets and festival programming.
