Chinese Filmmakers Face Red Tape in International Co-Pros
Chinese filmmakers are struggling with bureaucratic hurdles and different audience expectations in international co-productions, according to panelists at…
Jordan’s Emerging Filmmakers Embracing Universal Human Experiences
Jordan’s vibrant cinematic landscape continues to evolve thanks in large part to an increasing diversity of filmmaking talent…
China’s Animators Look Beyond Their Borders
Yu Shui was well pleased with the $215 million his most recent feature, Nobody, earned at the Chinese…
Kogonada’s ‘Zi’ Lands at Parallax Films for International Sales
“Zi,” the latest film from director Kogonada, has been picked up by Parallax Films for international sales outside…
Virginia Woolf Inspires Shanghai Project ‘Outside the Room of My Own’
“Outside the Room of My Own,” a debut feature from Chinese filmmaker Yan Siyu starring Lucie Zhang, is…
Michelle Yeoh, Tony Leung Lead Shanghai Festival Star-Studded Opening
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival launched Saturday at the city’s Grand Theatre, drawing a constellation of Chinese-language…
Zhang Disha’s Sci-Fi ‘The Decisive Moment’ to Close Shanghai Fest
“The Decisive Moment,” a sci-fi feature directed by Zhang Disha and produced by Huang Jianxin, will world premiere…
‘The Great Skull’ Director and Cast on Dialect Cinema and Grief
“The Great Skull,” a Shanghai dialect tragicomedy, opened the main competition showcase of the 28th Shanghai International Film…