Richard Leacock, Innovative Documentary Maker, Dies at 89
Richard Leacock, a filmmaker who helped create the documentary style known as direct camera or cinéma vérité, and who played a...
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Comparative glance at Hong Kong war-era films
A nightclub taxi driver carries on listlessly, a teacher is thrown out of work, and a jobless draftsman is reduced -...
The Gurushetram begins on March 25th!
Singaiyil Gurushetram, with the tagline 24 hours of anger, will be released on March 25th, 2011. The film has been awarded...
Festivals accent trends in documentary, women’s filmmaking
The spring film festival season kicks off this year with two staples of the film festival scene, the 10th Seoul Independent...
‘Concubine’ director defends choice of projects
"Farewell My Concubine" director Chen Kaige says he follows his heart _ and not box office predictions _ when he chooses...
China’s Top Rocker Cui Jian Set to Get 3D Concert Film
A 3D concert film and documentary on Cui Jian, China's godfather of rock'n'roll, is nearing completion with editing help from the...
Sinema Old School and Festive Film presents: Japan Quake Relief Movie Screenings
On April 2nd, Sinema Old School and Festive Films will be presenting two Japanese films dedicated to the Japanese Earthquake Relief...
Raymond Wong Takes on Chinese History in ‘Saving General Young’
Producer Raymond Wong follows comedy with tragedy with his $15 million take on the Chinese historical tale of a war-torn family,...
‘Factory Girls’ to Get Feature Treatment
A dramatic feature film version of Factory Girls, a non-fiction book about the plight and resilience of China's female migrant laborers...
Anime/Documentary Profiles Japanese Content Business
The Japanese satellite channel BS Fuji will run a special about the Japanese media content business on March 26, and voice...
Hong Kong Star Tony Leung Chiu-wai Reuniting With Director Derek Yee in ‘Great Magician’
Emperor Motion Pictures reunites award-winning star Tony Leung Chiu-wai with director Derek Yee in the studio's US$15 million period mystery The...
Filmmaker Campaigns to Get Wayland-Shot Film in Theaters
Justin Lerner may live on the other side of the country, but that doesn't mean Wayland isn't close to his heart....