Michael Rosser
Michael Rosser is Asia & Middle East Editor at Screen International, working closely with Screen’s network of correspondents on news, features and analysis. He also supports the London-based team, on festival dailies in particular.
Rosser first joined Screen in 2012 as news editor, overseeing Screendaily.com and working across market dailies at Cannes, Berlin, Toronto and Filmart in Hong Kong. After a three-year stint as an entertainment editor at IMDb, he returned to Screendaily’s online news team in 2019 before being appointed International News Editor in 2022, taking up his current role in 2024.
A journalism graduate, Rosser started his career in regional newspapers before moving into trade magazines including Precision Marketing, Broadcast, C21Media and Television Business International.
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NewsBong Joon Ho animation ‘Ally’ sets 2027 release with CJ ENM, Pathe
The upcoming feature will be co-financed and distributed by CJ ENM, Penture Invest and Pathé.
NewsEl Gouna Film Festival promotes Andrew Mohsen to artistic director
The appointment follows the departure of Marianne Khoury earlier this year.
NewsUdine’s Far East Film Festival reveals 2026 selection, honours for Fan Bingbing, Koji Yakusho
Filmmakers behind some of Asia’s recent box office hits also set to attend.
News‘Parasite’ producer Barunson E&A boards Thai horror ‘Inherit’
The upcoming feature stars Davika Hoorne of Cannes award-winner ‘A Useful Ghost’.
NewsJeonju film festival 2026 to open with ‘Late Fame’, unveils competition lineup
The closing film has been set as martial law documentary ‘The Longest Night: Namtaeryeong’.
NewsCharli XCX, Tilda Swinton features among first Sydney Film Festival 2026 titles
First wave of films also includes Berlinale and Sundance award-winners.
NewsJapan’s K2 Pictures unveils Nanako Hirose’s throuple drama ‘Between Two Lovers’
The Japanese filmmaker is a former protégé of Hirokazu Kore-eda.
News‘The King’s Warden’ nears $100m at Korea box office as record-breaking run continues
The period drama held off Hollywood sci-fi ‘Project Hail Mary’.
News‘City Hunter 2’ filming in Japan for Netflix starring Ryohei Suzuki
Misato Morita also set to reprise her role in the sequel to the live-action manga adaptation.
FeaturesFive talking points from Filmart 2026
The Hong Kong International Film and TV Market ran from March 17-20.
News‘38.83’, ‘Good Trip’, ‘The Sea Speaks His Name’ lead 2026 HKIFF Industry winners
Further multiple award winners included ‘The Excreman – On The Road’ and ‘A Ghost In The Market’.
News‘Renoir’ producer eyes 2027 shoot for Emma Kawawada’s ‘Life Is Yours’
The Japanese drama will focus on an elderly woman seeking revenge at a luxury ski resort.
News‘Blades Of The Guardians’ lands at Trinity CineAsia for UK-Ireland, Malta release
EXCLUSIVE: The martial arts epic stars Jet Li and Wu Jing
NewsCJ 4DPlex moves into narrative film sales with ‘OK! Madam: Bon Voyage’
EXCLUSIVE: The sales arm of the South Korean banner has focussed on concert films and documentaries.
NewsCappu Films to spark off Jack Neo’s ‘Ah Boys To Firemen’ at Filmart
EXCLUSIVE: Marks the latest in the hit Singapore film franchise.
NewsKorean omnibus chiller ‘App The Horror’ locks key Southeast Asia sales
EXCLUSIVE: The cast includes Anupam Tripathi of ‘Squid Game’.
NewsSouth Korean blockbuster ‘The King’s Warden’ sells to North America, UK-Ireland, key Asia territories
EXCLUSIVE: The period drama is the country’s biggest box office success since the pandemic.
NewsZhang Ziyi reflects on 20 years in cinema at 2026 Asian Film Awards
Further honours on the night went to Terrance Lau and Liu Haoran.
FeaturesWhat’s in the running for Cannes 2026?
What will not be ready is as informative as what will be.
NewsAsian Film Awards 2026 to honour Zhang Ziyi, Liu Haoran, Terrance Lau
Zhang will receive the excellence in Asian cinema award.