From the very first day that I started this project, I was dreaming that it can find some ways to be be developed. But I never thought that it could go this far; to be selected to the big markets in Busan, Berlinale, and Cannes.

As for the market, there will be a table for us. Then comes with the meetings with people who are interested in our project, whether they are international producers, or sales agents. If we are agreed, they will help us to apply our project to their regional funding further.

For each market, we have around 30 meetings in total. So I think maybe I pitch for DOI BOY for about 100 times already! (and why not?) Each time takes about 30 mins. In the beginning, I felt a bit confused and not sure how to explain things. But now I feel as if I can pitch automatically and fluently.

As for Cannes, I had a good chance to meet George, who is a selection committee for L’Atelier, at APM, Busan. George made an appointment with us because he likes my previous documentary, BY THE RIVER, and he asked us to send the script. After he takes time for a reading, he skyped with us and asked about things. And he eventually advised us that DOI BOY is the first project to be selected for this edition.

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Cannes L’Atelier select projects from worldwide, with no limited to any specific region or amount of previous works from the director. 15 projects will be selected for participant. This is to encourage upcoming projects to have more chances to be completed.

I’m really exited as I’ve never been to Cannes before. Who knows what’s gonna happen!

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