All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 3
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NewsFilipino project ‘What’s Left of Us’ wins Focus Asia award in Udine
The project is directed by Tyrone Acierto and produced by Wilfredo Manalang of Venice Critics’ Week winner ‘Don’t Cry Butterfly’.
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NewsCannes Directors’ Fortnight kabuki drama ‘Kokuho’ picked up for sales by Pyramide
EXCLUSIVE: The Japanese feature is directed by Lee Sang-il and has a cast that includes Ken Watanabe.
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NewsBusan reveals major programming and team revamp ahead of 30th edition
South Korea’s leading film event will become a competitive festival for the first time since its launch in 1996.
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NewsJackie Chan to receive Pardo Alla Carriera honour at Locarno Film Festival
The Hong Kong star will introduce screenings of ‘Project A’ and ‘Police Story’ at the festival.
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NewsFour features lead nominations for 2025 Critics Awards for Arab Films
Thank You For Banking With Us, Everybody Loves Touda, Ghost Trail and Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo lead the nominations.
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NewsTsui Hark to receive lifetime honour at Udine’s Far East Film Festival
Three Tsui films including ‘Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants’ will screen at the festival.
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NewsCannes parallel section ACID reveals 2025 lineup
The opening film stars Philippe Katerine, known for his controversial performance as the “blue man” at the opening of the Paris Olympics in 2024.
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NewsUdine’s Far East Film Festival unveils 2025 line-up, Sylvia Chang to be honoured
Asian film festival to open with Chinese comedy ‘Green Wave’.
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NewsJapan extends location production incentive, approved 10 titles in 2024
Supported films include Aamir Khan’s ‘One Day’ and ‘The Smashing Machine’ starring Dwayne Johnson.
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NewsTAICCA, Federation Studios partner to boost Asia-Europe co-productions
The pact between the Taiwanese organisation and European production house was signed at Series Mania.
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NewsKorea’s CJ ENM partners with Academy Museum to showcase Asian creators
The three-year partnership begins with a Bong Joon Ho exhibition.
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NewsMAD World boards sales on Yomna Khattab’s ’50 Meters’ ahead of CPH:DOX debut (exclusive)
The documentary marks a rare co-production between Egypt and Denmark.
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NewsLiu Xing's ‘Say My Name’ leads HKIFF Industry winners, first animation showcase reveals victor
Animation projects ‘A Mighty Adventure’ and ‘Min’ among winners
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NewsFilmart buyers hunting “films that can save the box office” at bustling market
Buyers hunting horror at the market in Hong Kong, which has been mroe focussed in terms of attendees.
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FeaturesNew distributors are serving the growing Hong Kong diaspora, but they face huge challenges
Hong Kong saw an estimated 500,000 people leave the city between 2021 and 2024.
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NewsKorea’s LYD boards ‘On Summer Sand’ as it expands Japan slate
The film stars Joe Odagiri and is set to release in July.
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FeaturesIn profile: the projects in HAF's inaugural animation showcase
Asia is experiencing a boom in animation, sparking the launch of a new section dedicated to the form at HAF. Screen profiles the inaugural selection.
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NewsDon Lee action film ‘Holy Night: Demon Hunters’ sold to US, UK, Asia (exclusive)
The cast also includes Girls’ Generation K-pop star Seo Hyun and David Lee, most recently seen in Squid Game season two.
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NewsKorea’s K-Movie to handle sales of Thai horror ‘Our House’ (exclusive)
The feature is co-directed by Kongkiat Komesiri and Nophand Boonyai.