Michael Rosser
International News Editor at Screen Daily
Asia & Middle East Editor, Screen International
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1 week ago |
screendaily.com | Michael Rosser
Chinese comedy-drama Her Story scooped the Golden Mulberry for best film at the Far East Film Festival (FEFF) in Udine, Italy. Shao Yihui’s feminist feature is about a single mother and her friendship with a new female neighbour, which proved a major box office hit when released in China last November, grossing nearly $100m.
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screendaily.com | Michael Rosser
Source: Film Development Council of the Philippines What’s Left of Us, an upcoming Filipino feature directed by Tyrone Acierto, has won the TAICCA Focus Asia Co-Production Award in Udine, Italy. The prize, given to a project that demonstrates the greatest potential for Europe-Asia collaboration, includes a cash prize of €10,000 ($11,300). The film, currently in development, is set in a world ravaged by a mysterious disease that erases memories.
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2 weeks ago |
screendaily.com | Michael Rosser
Source: Pyramide International EXCLUSIVE: Paris-based Pyramide International has secured sales rights outside of Asia to Lee Sang-il’s Kokuho, a Japanese drama set to world premiere next month in Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes. Pyramide will also handle distribution in France while Tokyo-based Aniplex Inc. oversees sales for Asia. A release in Japan is set for June 6 through Toho.
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2 weeks ago |
screendaily.com | Michael Rosser
Source: Artyooran/Shutterstock Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled plans to launch its first-ever competition section as part of a wider programming and team revamp that coincides with its 30th anniversary. The festival, set to run from September 17-26, will showcase around 14 Asian films in the new competition strand. Five awards will include the grand prize, best director, special jury prize, best actor/actress and artistic contribution.
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2 weeks ago |
screendaily.com | Michael Rosser
Source: Mandarin Motion Pictures Hong Kong star Jackie Chan is to be honoured with the Pardo Alla Carriera award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival (August 6-16). The award will recognise Chan’s career to date, which spans more than 150 films over six decades as an actor, martial arts stuntman and filmmaker. He will receive the honour on August 9 on Locarno’s Piazza Grande.
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