The International Institute of Film Science and Arts (IIFSA) and Krirk University in Thailand recently signed a Memorandum of Academic Cooperation, announcing the establishment of the IIFSA Film Culture Research Center. 

This strategic cooperation will integrate the advantages of both parties in film and television technology research, talent cultivation, and international resource cooperation, focusing on in-depth cooperation in cutting-edge technology fields such as digital film and television production, artificial intelligence driven creation, virtual production, immersive film and television experience, and committed to building an international platform that integrates academic research, technology development, and industrial application. According to the memorandum, both parties will jointly build an integrated platform for industry university research, promote innovation in film and television technology through joint research projects, and focus on tackling emerging fields such as AI film and television creation, virtual production, and augmented reality (XR) technology. In terms of talent cultivation, a joint undergraduate, master's, and doctoral training program will be established to carry out academic exchanges, short-term training, and industry practice activities, cultivating compound talents who possess both technological literacy and artistic creativity. At the same time, the research center will actively promote the transformation of scientific research achievements, cooperate with global film and television enterprises, and promote the deep integration of technological innovation and market application. The representative of the International Institute of Film Science and Arts stated that this collaboration will fully leverage IIFSA's international resources and research advantages in the field of film and television technology, and jointly explore the development direction of future film and television technology with Glee University. 

The representative of Krirk University in Thailand emphasized: "We are pleased to work together with IIFSA to leverage Thailand's regional advantages and educational resources to promote academic research and practical applications of film and television technology. This cooperation marks a substantial step towards collaborative innovation in the field of film and television technology. 

In the future, the IIFSA Film Culture Research Center will become an important hub for global film and television technology innovation, providing technical support and talent guarantee for the sustainable development of the industry. 

Krirk University in Thailand is a Sino Thai agreement institution for mutual recognition of higher education degrees and diplomas. Founded in 1952 by renowned educator Dr. Krirk Mangrabuk, it is a comprehensive higher education institution based in Thailand and radiating to China ASEAN. It has the authority to award bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a focus on scientific research and the cultivation of applied high-level talents. Krirk University in Thailand is a research and study base for the headquarters of the Hundred Chinese Schools in Thailand. Since its establishment, Krirk University has trained a large number of outstanding graduates for the ASEAN region. Several ministerial level leaders among the current members of the Thai Cabinet have graduated from Krirk University. In March 2019, Mr. Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, was awarded an honorary doctoral degree in political science by Krirk University in Thailand. In 2021, Krirk University was shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Asia Awards.