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EXCLUSIVE: Jason Wong, who starred alongside Matthew McConaughey, Hugh Grant and Charlie Hunnam in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentleman, is exploring Hong Kong’s most notorious gangster in a new narrative podcast series.

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Supernatural Thriller ‘Detective Kien: The Headless Horror’ Scores Global Deals for Mockingbird (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran “The Last Wife” director Victor Vũ’s Vietnamese supernatural thriller “Detective Kien: The Headless Horror” has locked down international distribution deals across major global territories following its unveiling at Hong Kong FilMart 2025. Mockingbird Pictures, handling international sales for the period horror-mystery, confirmed distribution partnerships with 3388 Films (North America), Infinity Group (Australia and New Zealand), MovieCloud (Taiwan), and Lotte Cultureworks (Korea).

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Berlin Golden Bear Winner ‘Dreams’ Scores Further Sales in Australia, Mexico, South Korea and More (EXCLUSIVE)

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Berlin sales outfit M-Appeal has sealed further deals for Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud’s Berlinale Golden Bear winner “Dreams,” as well as additional sales for “Sex” and “Love,” the other films in the director’s trilogy. “Dreams” follows Johanne, a young woman who documents her first love — an infatuation with her teacher — through intimate writing. When her mother and grandmother discover her work, their initial shock turns to recognition of its literary merit.

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K-Pop Group NewJeans Vows to Continue Label Battle Despite Court Setback: ‘This Fight Is Necessary’

Naman Ramachandran In their first interview since a South Korean court blocked their attempt to leave record label Ador, K-pop phenomenon NewJeans told the BBC they will continue to fight despite the setback. “This fight is necessary.

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‘3 Body Problem’ Helmer Derek Tsang Bullish on Asian Co-Productions Despite Market Struggles

Clifford Coonan It’s been a tough few years in the Asian film market since the pandemic, but “3 Body Problem” and “Better Days” director Derek Tsang believes that we can expect growth in Asian co-productions, with grants and regional tie-ups playing a growing role in boosting the sector. “I can see that many filmmakers are already exploring the possibilities of co-producing films with other regions and their producers. Even our government in Hong Kong is encouraging filmmakers to explore the opportunity by providing schemes that grants co-productions with other countries,” Tsang told Variety in an interview at the recently concluded Hong Kong FilMart.

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Hong Kong FilMart 2025: Five Takeaways From Asia’s Recharged Global Content Market

AI applications and a live showcase of Hong Kong’s film music legacy, FilMart proved once again why it’s considered Asia’s premier film and TV marketplace. Here are the top takeaways from this year’s edition. 1. ASEAN Presence Explodes as Southeast Asia Takes Center Stage One of the biggest headlines this year was the rise of ASEAN countries as strategic players in both market scale and content ambition.

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Indonesia Is Booming With Local Content & International Co-Productions; Lack Of Incentives Remains A Challenge — Filmart

Indonesia is booming with local content, international co-productions and a vibrant box office, although overseas distribution and the absence of film incentives remain weaknesses, said film professionals currently working in Indonesia, on a panel at Hong Kong’s Filmart.

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Hong Kong’s Phoenix Waters Productions & Korea’s Studio Target Sign MOU And Set Upcoming Action Thriller ‘Shashou’ — Filmart

EXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong-based Phoenix Waters Productions and South Korea’s Studio Target have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand cross-border film and television collaboration between Hong Kong and South Korea.

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Phoenix Waters, Studio Target Sign Tri-Regional Film-TV Partnership, Set ‘Shashou’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Hong Kong’s Phoenix Waters Productions and South Korea’s Studio Target have inked a memorandum of understanding to bolster cross-border collaboration spanning Hong Kong, Korea and the U.K. The strategic alliance, revealed during Hong Kong FilMart, will focus on jointly developing, financing and producing films, series and microdramas — the latter being short-form digital content that has gained significant traction throughout Asia as vehicles for audience engagement and brand integration.

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‘Drive My Car’ Producer Backs First Feature from Sakamoto Yukari

Naman Ramachandran Producer Yamamoto Teruhisa, best known for the Oscar-winning “Drive My Car,” is throwing his weight behind “White Flowers and Fruits,” the debut feature from emerging Japanese director Sakamoto Yukari. The film is selected for the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the project market that operates concurrently with Hong Kong FilMart.

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Isabel Sandoval Wraps ‘Moonglow’

Naman Ramachandran Isabel Sandoval, the Hollywood-based Filipino filmmaker behind the critically acclaimed “Lingua Franca,” is putting the finishing touches on her latest feature “Moonglow,” a romantic noir set against the backdrop of Marcos-era Philippines in 1979. The film is selected for the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the project market that operates concurrently with Hong Kong FilMart.

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Indonesian Actor Reza Rahadian Sets ‘Pangku’

Naman Ramachandran Acclaimed Indonesian actor Reza Rahadian steps behind the camera for “Pangku” (On Your Lap), an intimate drama set against the backdrop of Indonesia’s 1998 economic crisis. The project is selected for the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the project market that operates concurrently with Hong Kong FilMart. The film follows Sartika, a pregnant young woman who leaves her city seeking a better future for her child.

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Indian Action Film ‘Martin’ Scores International Distribution Deals for Indywood at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Indian action thriller “Martin” has secured multiple international distribution deals, sales agent Indywood Distribution Network revealed at the Hong Kong FilMart. The film, which follows an Indian Revenue Service officer who loses his memory after a traumatic incident in Pakistan, has been acquired by Energia for Latin America, Capella Film for Russia, C2 Entertainments for the U.S.

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Producer SK Global Teams With PCCW Media for Drama Series ‘The Season’

Clifford Coonan Hong Kong’s PCCW Media is linking up with independent film and TV studio SK Global Entertainment (“Crazy Rich Asians”) to produce the drama series, “The Season.” The six-part series is set in Hong Kong and tells of a group of friends gathering for a summer of fun in the sun as boating season begins but which spirals into a web of deception and power struggles. The show was unveiled at a special presentation at Hong Kong FilMart.

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Fan Bingbing-Starring ‘Mother Bhumi’ Brings Border Mysticism and Feminine Resilience to the Big Screen

Naman Ramachandran Director Chong Keat Aun, known for his evocative storytelling rooted in Southeast Asian history and folklore, is completing his latest feature, “Mother Bhumi,” a multi-lingual drama weaving land disputes, mysticism and female empowerment. The film is selected for the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the project market that operates concurrently with Hong Kong FilMart.

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Indonesia’s Imajinari Unveils Film Slate at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Indonesian film production company Imajinari is expanding its footprint with an ambitious slate of upcoming projects following the breakout success of its comedy hit “Agak Laen,” which accumulated 9.1 million cinema viewers to become the bestselling Indonesian comedy of all time. Founded in 2021 by Ernest Prakasa and Dipa Andika, Imajinari has set “Tinggal Meninggal,” a dark comedy in post-production.

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Jessie Mei Li, Karena Lam, Justin Chien & Toby Stephens Among International Cast Set For PCCW, SK Global Premium Series ‘The Season’

PCCW Media and Crazy Rich Asians producer SK Global are joining forces on Hong Kong-set premium series The Season, created and executive produced by Yalun Tu.

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Hong Kong Producers Aim to Connect With Filmmakers Around the World as FilMart Facilitates More Programs for Outreach

Clifford Coonan Hong Kong has always looked overseas and has long been a regional hub in the Asia Pacific area for the film industry, but at this year’s FilMart, it’s clear that the region’s film biz is reaching out to global producers and aiming to connect with filmmakers around the world. A look around the halls at FilMart shows how the biz is trying to internationalize — the exhibition floor sports 750 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions, with 32 group pavilions led by governments of 23 countries and regions.

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Golden Scene Picks Up Sales Rights to Tracy Choi’s ‘Girlfriends’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Clifford Coonan Independent Hong Kong distributor Golden Scene has picked up worldwide sales rights to Macau director Tracy Choi’s “Girlfriends,” a work-in-progress project at the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF). Choi said the project is a pan-Asian collaboration and involves talent and backing support from Macau, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand, forming a network that thrives on shared storytelling and cross-border distribution. “Collaboration is becoming a defining characteristic of the Asian market.

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Hong Kong Directors Seek Global Partners for Action-Disaster Hybrid ‘Open Fire’

Naman Ramachandran Veteran filmmaking duo Sze Pak-lam and Lau Wing-tai are expanding their horizons with “Open Fire,” an ambitious $16.4 million action thriller that blends Hong Kong crime cinema with large-scale disaster elements. The project is selected for the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the project market that operates concurrently with Hong Kong FilMart. The project, produced by industry veteran Ivan Wong, centers on a veteran firefighter caught between armed terrorists and Interpol agents during a slum blaze.

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Golden Scene Nabs International Sales for Drama “Valley of the Shadow of Death” From Rising Hong Kong Talents Jeffrey Lam Sen and Antonio Tam

Clifford Coonan Hong Kong’s Golden Scene has picked up international sales on “Valley of the Shadow of Death,” starring local legend Anthony Wong. Pic, co-directed by emerging Hong Kong talents Jeffrey Lam Sen and Antonio Tam, bowed at the Tokyo International Film Festival last October. “Valley of the Shadow of Death” is a drama about no less than the ancient struggle between sin and punishment.

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Emperor Motion Pictures COO Cecil Yow Talks ‘The Last Dance’ Success And Future Production Strategy

EXCLUSIVE: While Hong Kong’s film industry has not had the easiest ride since the pandemic, it continues to defy expectations by throwing up locally produced films that have been breaking records at the local box office.

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