‘Petal Dance’ Director’s ‘The Blue We Touch’ Ends 13-Year Feature Gap
Japanese filmmaker Ishikawa Hiroshi, whose credits include “Tokyo.sora,” “Su-ki-da.” and “Petal Dance,” is back with his first feature…
Indonesia’s Ariani Darmawan Ends 15-Year Hiatus With ‘Jani Be Good’
Indonesian director Ariani Darmawan is ending a 15-year absence from filmmaking with her debut feature, “Jani Be Good,”…
Tokyo’s Lost in Translation Bar Still Shines
The hotel bar has long played a pivotal role in films, serving as a cinematic crossroads where chance…
Japanese Director Yuichiro Sakashita Delivers Social Satire in Blonde
With Blonde, premiering this week in the Tokyo International Film Festival’s main competition, rising 38-year-old director Yuichiro Sakashita…
Earth’ Showcases Thailand’s 30% Film Incentive at Tokyo Fest
Thailand has transformed from a scenic backdrop into one of Asia’s most competitive production hubs, backed by enhanced…
‘Crouching Tiger’ Oscar Winner Tim Yip Champions Human Touch in AI
In a Tokyo screening room filled with filmmakers and creators from around the world, Oscar-winning art director Tim…
Ne Zha 2 and Nobody Lead the Way
Animation has been among the key drivers of the Chinese film industry’s rapid development over the past two…
Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘I Have to F—‘ Lands at Tokyo Market
Andrea Benjamin Manenti’s debut feature “I Have to Fuck Before the World Ends,” a cross-cultural coming-of-age comedy set…
Indonesian Animated Feature ‘Garuda’ Bows at Tokyo Market
Indonesian producer Shanty Harmayn is bringing animated feature “Garuda: Dare to Dream” to the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, marking…
Everest Pioneer Tabei Junko Biopic to Open Tokyo Film Festival
The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival has tapped “Climbing for Life,” Sakamoto Junji’s biographical drama about legendary mountaineer…