In this month’s Screen International:

KOREA CONNECTIONS: With above average support of native films, emerging markets close at hand and a growing reputation on the international circuit, Korean film-making is headed in only one direction.

AFM BUZZ

• Coming to America: An in-depth look at the titles and territories seeking early investment.

• World in motion: You don’t have to speak English at the AFM, and for these films that’s an advantage.

FEATURE FOCUS

• Soft money power: Screen’s annual report is now out - visit: http://softmoney.screendaily.com/ and as this exclusive 4-page preview reveals, finance can still be found, if you know where to look.

INTERVIEW

• Nigel Sinclair and Guy East: With the hammer films library behind them, a clear strategic outlook and a healthy production slate, the future of Exclusive Media Group is anything but a horror story.

AWARDS COUNTDOWN

• And we’re Off… Screen starts the countdown clock and previews the early contenders for ‘bong and gong’ glory.

• The BAFTA bounce: Discover how victory here can have a dramatic effect at the box office.

• Key dates: Your vital guide to the biggest international awards and the critical dates to remember.

PLUS

• Territory Focus – South Korea: Screen uncovers the heart and Seoul of Korean film production.

• Territory Focus – New Zealand: Hobbits may be wavering, but there are many reasons why New Zealand makes strong production sense.

• Reviews incl. The Social Network and The Colours of The Mountain, and from San Sebastian (Elisa K), and Rio de Janeiro (Beyond The Road).

• The tenacious ones: Screen’s very own editor Mike Goodridge discusses the increasing financial challenges that face even the most determined film producers.

• In Production - Key European projects shooting this month.