All articles by Silvia Wong
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FeaturesHow Hong Kong Filmart is forging more international collaboration than ever
With the rise of the AI and surge in international co-productions, this year’s Filmart looks set to see even more focus on collaboration.
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NewsFirst HAF animation showcase includes Liu Jian, Toe Yuen projects
New Jakara Film Week Projects also launched.
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FeaturesLGBTQ+ films from Asia are on the rise, but censorship challenges continue
Two Chinese‑language films in the Berlinale feature LGBTQ+ themes.
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NewsParallax boosts EFM slate with ‘My Father’s Son’, ‘The Deepest Space In Us’ (exclusive)
The Chinese sales agent handles three titles in Berlin’s selection.
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NewsThailand’s M Studio launches horror ‘Death Whisperer 3’ at EFM (exclusive)
The previous instalment in the horror franchise wsa the biggest local film of all time at the Thai box office.
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News‘The Last Dance’, ‘Twilight Of The Warriors’ lead Hong Kong Film Awards nominations
The best film category also includes ‘Papa’, ‘The Way We Talk’ and ‘All Shall Be Well’.
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NewsNonzee Nimibutr’s ‘The Diary’ heads to EFM with Mokster Films (exclusive)
The cast is led by Thai actor ‘Oab’ Oabnithi Wiwattanawarang and Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi.
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FeaturesBerlin 2025: The buzz titles from Hong Kong and China
The Year of the Snake begins with a bumper six titles in the Berlinale from China, alongside market titles including the latest animated features.
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FeaturesEuropean market still a “challenging territory”, say Asian sellers going into EFM
Recent high-profile titles have sparked new international interest but Asian sellers still face a tough climate.
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NewsRediance to buy international films for China at EFM (exclusive)
The Chinese sales agent will be on the lookout for commercial auteur films, both new releases and library titles.
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FeaturesBerlin 2025: The buzz titles from Taiwan
EFM’s Taiwanese films include a supernatural mystery, two LGBTQ+ dramas and a cancer documentary that features a celebrated TV host.
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NewsHuang Ji, Qiu Jiongjiong, Reza Rahadian projects among HAF 2025 WIP selection
Stars including Fan Bingbing, Lee Kang-Sheng and Mugi Kadowaki are set to appear in the upcoming films.
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News‘Ne Zha 2’ tops $900m to become China’s highest-grossing film ever
The fantasy adventure animation is set to become the biggest feature ever in a single market.
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NewsShu Qi, Alice Ko, Renee Liu lead Netflix’s 2025 Chinese-language slate
Five drama series include ‘I Am Married…But!’ and ‘Forget You Not’.
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NewsHong Kong box office knocked down 37% over “disappointing” Chinese New Year
Leading titles included ‘Hit N Fun’ and ‘My Best Bet’.
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News‘Ne Zha 2’, ‘Detective Chinatown 1900’ takes China box office to $1.1bn over Lunar New Year
The animated sequel and a ’Detective Chinatown’ prequel helped break the single-day record at the box office.
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NewsParallax launches sales on trio of Berlin-bound titles (exclusive)
Features include ‘A Story About Fire’, ‘Eel’ and ‘Underground’.
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NewsSony Pictures acquires Tsui Hark’s ‘Legends Of The Condor Heroes: The Gallants’ (exclusive)
The feature has release dates set for the US and across Asia.
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NewsJackie Chan action film ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ set for EFM sales launch
The action heist feature began filming in Macau in October.
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News‘Devil’s Diner’ set as first Vietnam drama series to stream globally on Netflix (exclusive)
Ham Tran’s supernatural horror series will be available in more than 190 countries.