In this follow-up to last year's discussion, moderator Katarzyna Siniarska, sales agent and co-president of Europa International, reconvenes a panel of distinguished European and Asian distributors to explore the evolving landscape of cross-continental film distribution. This year's dialogue will delve deeper into acquisition strategies for non-national projects, with a particular focus on the performance expectations of European independent art-house films in Asian markets and vice versa. Panelists will share their experiences navigating the post-pandemic era, discussing how audience demographic shifts and market fragmentation have informed their acquisition and release strategies. This candid conversation will offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in bridging the gap between European and Asian cinema, providing a current update on the state of international film distribution.