Webby and Zhu Make the Cut for PASC’s Short Film Development Lab

The Pan Asian Screen Alliance (PASC) has announced this year’s participants for the Short Cuts Development Lab, with DEGANZ members Kim Webby and Julie Zhu among those selected.

Now in its fifth year, Short Cuts will bring together nine teams for a 2.5-day development lab running from 22–24 May 2026. Over the course of the programme, filmmakers will take part in a series of lectures, workshops, and one-on-one mentor sessions. Following the lab, teams will receive ongoing support to further develop their projects, with two projects awarded production grants of $40,000.

The initiative aims to strengthen Pan-Asian representation in the short film landscape while empowering emerging filmmakers to develop and produce scripted work.

Kim Webby is the writer/director of Piki Kōtuku, with Rob Margenstern producing and Lee Li serving as associate producer.

Julie Zhu is attached to Unknown Unknown as director, working alongside writer Carolyn Deng and producer Matilda Bose-Wong.

Congratulations to Kim and Julie on their selections!

Last updated on 23 April 2026