Tokyo International Film Festival Reveals Diverse Lineup of Award Winners
During the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) Award Ceremony on November 5, director Reza Jamali won the Spirit of Asia Award by the Japan Foundation...
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South Asian Film Festival in New York to Feature Four World Premieres
Twenty four shorts, documentaries and feature films will premiere at the first-ever New York City South Asian Film Festival (SAFF), presented...
Bollywood Hits the Sweet Spot with Sony VENICE
You could say Sony’s VENICE was made for Indian films. Think Bollywood and what immediately comes to mind are the resplendent costumes,...
Asia Pacific Is World’s No. 1 Box Office Region
The $16.7 billion Asia Pacific market is the world’s No. 1 box office region, commanding a 40.6% share of the global...
‘The Irishman’ Composer Reveals How He and Scorsese Create the Perfect Soundtrack
As a songwriter and producer, Canadian musician Robbie Robertson is probably best known for his work with the Band, Bob Dylan's backing outfit,...
Eric Khoo Named Head of Film Jury at the 13th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA)
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) has revealed the full line-up of the three juries who will determine the winners of...
Japan’s Nikkatsu Launches Sales on Kiyoshi Kurosawa War Epic
Japan’s Nikkatsu has picked up international rights to Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s next project, an ambitious as-yet-untitled war drama that he will shoot...
Taiwan to Inject NT$20 Billion into Cultural Investment
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) and its new affiliated administrative institution, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), will launch two expansive...
‘Parasite’ to Become Year’s Highest-Grossing Foreign Film in the U.S.
Bong Joon-ho’s Korean-language black comedy Parasite is poised to polish its Oscar credentials this weekend when it is expected to pass...
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Invisible Stories Short Film Competition
"Invisible Stories" is a brand new HBO Asia Original Series that shines light into dark corners and tells untold stories from...
‘Mekong 2030’ Anthology to Focus On Plight Of Mekong River
A new Luang Prabang Film Festival initiative has asked five Southeast Asian directors to focus on the vital river’s future. A...
‘Joker’ Cinematographer Lawrence Sher Breaks Down Shooting Two Pivotal Scenes
If you’ve seen Joker you’ll know one of the key scenes is when Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is on the subway...