Russian Animated Film Association Presents “Russia–ASEAN: Animation Territory” Initiative at the Russia–Thailand Commission Meeting

The Russian Animated Film Association participated in a meeting of the Russian section of the Joint Russia–Thailand Commission on Bilateral Cooperation. The meeting was held in preparation for the 9th Session of the Commission and focused on strengthening cooperation between Russia and Thailand across a range of sectors.

During the meeting, the Association proposed expanding partnership between the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Thailand in the fields of animation production, co-production, and content distribution.

Particular attention was given to the international initiative “Russia–ASEAN: Animation Territory,” which aims to strengthen long-term cooperation in the animation industry and organize professional events for animation specialists from Russia and ASEAN member states.

The Association identified several priority areas for cooperation, including the development of joint animation productions, the exchange of professional expertise, technologies, and talent, as well as the promotion of animated content in the markets of Russia, Thailand, and other ASEAN countries.

The “Russia–ASEAN: Animation Territory” initiative includes the organization of the ASEAN–Russia Animation Market as part of the Animur International Animation Film Festival in Khabarovsk, a series of online masterclasses, a comparative study of the animation industries of Russia and ASEAN countries, and the creation of a bilingual online platform to facilitate professional communication within the industry.