FILM ASIA

Filipino filmmaker Arvin Belarmino, who has previously established his reputation with dynamic short films such as Radicals  and Agapito , is currently immersed in the final stages of production for his inaugural feature film, Ria . This project stands out as Belarmino’s most intensely personal work, deeply rooted in the political activism and real-life experiences of the punk community in Metro Manila. Set over a condensed period of five days, Ria  focuses on the last remain

The highly accomplished Filipino actor, Dennis Trillo, recently secured his status as the best in Asia after winning the Best Actor in a Leading Role category for his critically acclaimed inspirational drama, Green Bones, at the 2025 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) held in Singapore. Trillo emerged victorious over a strong field of leading actors from across eleven Asian countries, notably including Hollywood star Jacob Elordi (nominated for The Narrow Road to the Deep No

Japanese filmmaker Yurina Kaneko, recognized for her distinct vision in the 2023 debut People Who Talk to Plushies Are Kind , is currently developing her highly anticipated sophomore feature, Where All Things Drowse . This new project signifies an expansion of Kaneko’s ongoing fascination with non-human perspectives, the presence of ghosts, and the remnants of forgotten human culture. Kaneko has rapidly established herself as one of the most distinctive young voices in Japane

The 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has named director Chung Jiyoung as the distinguished recipient of the Korean Cinema Award. Chung, who made his professional debut with Mist Whispers Like Women in 1982, has cultivated a forty-year career marked by both critical and popular acclaim, consistently tackling the darker undercurrents of Korean society and exploring themes of generational trauma. His highly notable filmography includes works that courageously engag

Celebrated Chinese film editor Li Yongyi is set to make his highly anticipated directorial debut with the noir feature film "Deep In The...

Award-winning Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen, celebrated for his intimate and emotionally resonant dramas, has officially commenced...

In a highly anticipated event ahead of the 18th Asian Film Awards, legendary Taiwanese sound design maestro Tu Duu-chih, a recipient of...

Acclaimed Singaporean editor Armiliah Aripin has been announced as a key editor for "Mare's Nest," the highly anticipated new film from...