formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The city was once one of Asia’s great filmmaking capitals, producing movies and stars that became cultural icons around the world. But today, that creative energy is looking increasingly hard to find. Source: BBC
Josie Ho is perhaps best known for championing independent cinema – 20 years ago, she founded the production company 852 Films to back edgy projects spanning from Hong Kong to Hollywood. Source: SCMP
The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) will summon exhibitors, distributors and film producers to investigate allegations of a cartel and market dominance in the local film industry. Source: nst
HKLGFF returns September 4-20 with 75 films, led by Joan Chen, “Tiger”, “ZsaZsa Zaturnnah” and a strong lineup of Asian queer cinema. Source: Asian Movie Pulse
A projection mapping display can be seen at the Romon gate, depicting the history and culture of the shrine — which enshrines the god of time — using light and sound. Source: TJN
In 2026, Asian films significantly outperformed Hollywood releases in Malaysia’s box office, with notable successes such as South Korea’s “Colony” and China’s “Dear You” dominating local charts. Source: MalayMail