Memories keep vanished Cambodian films alive
When filmmaker Davy Chou began to research the history of Cambodian cinema he found the films themselves had almost vanished amidst...
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Dishing up a spicy mix
Musician Wee Meng Chee (or better known as Namewee) is one controversial figure. The 29-year-old is "infamous" for his many contentious YouTube...
Feature Stories: Michelle Yeoh
For years, Michelle Yeoh has lived and breathed the iconic Burmese freedom fighter Aung San Suu Kyi. In this exclusive interview,...
Jury Still Out on 3D Market Titles
Sellers say the format stirs interest, but the costs can be an issue. 3D titles are building a stronger presence at...
Hoshi o Ou Kodomo, Tatsumi Nominated for APS Awards
On Monday, the Asia Pacific Screen Academy announced the nominees for this year's Asia Pacific Screen Awards, including those for Best Animated Feature Film. Japan's Hoshi...
Myanmar film in running for movie award
A movie shot secretly in Myanmar is in the running for a major award at Asia's top film festival this week...
China’s thirst for blockbusters worries filmmakers
The growing power of China's cinema industry is on show at Asia's top film festival, but some filmmakers worry that a...
Asian cinema wins praise from French icon Huppert
Two-time Cannes winner and muse of Europe's top directors, Isabelle Huppert delighted fans in Busan this week as she said the...
Grief of Japan quake laid bare in new documentary
Filming grieving survivors of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan often earned producer Takaharu Yasuoka a shocked and angry...
VIFF 2011: Gay Asian films explore world of prostitution
Quite a number of queer-interest films at this year's Vancouver International Film Festival hail from Asia as part of the 'Dragons...
Perspectives Film Festival coming to Singapore
The annual Perspectives Film Festival is to return to Singapore at the end of this month in order to showcase a...
Abu Dhabi blends talents
The fifth installation of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival will light up the desert Oct. 13 with a blend of international...