Stars: Robert Miano, Benjamin Philip, Silvia Spross, Cyril O’Reilly, Rico E. Anderson, Kurt Bonzell, Jon Budinoff, Scott Vogel, Timothy Muskatell, Roger Garcia, Elli Rahn | Written and Directed by Chad Ferrin
Chad Ferrin, director of the outrageous fun Exorcism at 60,000 Feet follows up his 2020 foray into the world of H.P. Lovecraft, The Deep Ones, with The Old Ones – an even truer take on the work of Lovecraft than ever before, including the likes of Captain Marsh, Cthulhu and R’lyeh.
Speaking of Captain Marsh, The Old Ones sees two fishermen, Dan Gordon (Scott Vogel) and his son Gideon (Benjamin Philip), pull an old man out of the water. He turns out to be Marsh, who explains that he’s been kept alive for the past 93 years as a vessel of the Great Old One and then sacrificed to the same gods by the cult of worshippers – as seen in this film’s animated intro.
Chad Ferrin, director of the outrageous fun Exorcism at 60,000 Feet follows up his 2020 foray into the world of H.P. Lovecraft, The Deep Ones, with The Old Ones – an even truer take on the work of Lovecraft than ever before, including the likes of Captain Marsh, Cthulhu and R’lyeh.
Speaking of Captain Marsh, The Old Ones sees two fishermen, Dan Gordon (Scott Vogel) and his son Gideon (Benjamin Philip), pull an old man out of the water. He turns out to be Marsh, who explains that he’s been kept alive for the past 93 years as a vessel of the Great Old One and then sacrificed to the same gods by the cult of worshippers – as seen in this film’s animated intro.
- 2/28/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy, is back in full force in 2023, celebrating its 25th anniversary edition from April 21–29.
A key component of the celebrations will be a focus on the Asian films of the 1980s. “We have never programmed these films, nor put together this kind of program before,” says Thomas Bertacche, the Feff’s co-head. “But these were the films and directors that inspired us to shape Udine into the festival that it is today.”
Pitching the historical lineup as “hidden treasures,” the selection is expected to include early works by Japan’s Kurosawa Kiyoshi, Thailand’s Nonzee Nimibutr and South Korea’s Jan Sung-woo.
Roger Garcia, former executive director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival, is set to curate a section on Leung Po-chi, the 83-year-old British-Hong Kong director who made the leap from commercials to TV and into film. Leung was at the...
A key component of the celebrations will be a focus on the Asian films of the 1980s. “We have never programmed these films, nor put together this kind of program before,” says Thomas Bertacche, the Feff’s co-head. “But these were the films and directors that inspired us to shape Udine into the festival that it is today.”
Pitching the historical lineup as “hidden treasures,” the selection is expected to include early works by Japan’s Kurosawa Kiyoshi, Thailand’s Nonzee Nimibutr and South Korea’s Jan Sung-woo.
Roger Garcia, former executive director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival, is set to curate a section on Leung Po-chi, the 83-year-old British-Hong Kong director who made the leap from commercials to TV and into film. Leung was at the...
- 3/13/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The much-decorated Japanese drama “Drive My Car” was named the best film Sunday at the Asian Film Awards, defeating hot favorite “Decision to Leave.”
Other notable awards went to Japan’s Hirokazu Kore-eda whose “Broker” debuted at Cannes, but which was largely shunned in his home country.
“Decision to Leave,” which started the evening with ten nominations, was nevertheless rewarded with three awards, best screenplay, best production design and best actress for China’s Tang Wei.
While nominations were geographically diverse, the awards on Sunday skewed heavily towards North East Asia –Japan, Korea and Greater China – to the total exclusion of films from India, Indonesia and The Philippines. Snubs included the exclusion of Indonesia’s “Autobiography” and Happy Salma, both of which have been widely lauded on the festival circuit.
The awards ceremony returned to Hong Kong after detours to Macau and Busan and a Covid hiatus in previous years.
Other notable awards went to Japan’s Hirokazu Kore-eda whose “Broker” debuted at Cannes, but which was largely shunned in his home country.
“Decision to Leave,” which started the evening with ten nominations, was nevertheless rewarded with three awards, best screenplay, best production design and best actress for China’s Tang Wei.
While nominations were geographically diverse, the awards on Sunday skewed heavily towards North East Asia –Japan, Korea and Greater China – to the total exclusion of films from India, Indonesia and The Philippines. Snubs included the exclusion of Indonesia’s “Autobiography” and Happy Salma, both of which have been widely lauded on the festival circuit.
The awards ceremony returned to Hong Kong after detours to Macau and Busan and a Covid hiatus in previous years.
- 3/12/2023
- by Patrick Frater and Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Stereotyping is a sin both in art and in life. Films, both as a piece of art and as a superstructure, (to borrow a descriptor used by film critic Roger Garcia) often commit this, however, shoehorning great talents in roles that almost never really define the breadth of their competence. The late Filipina actress Cherie Gil, who local filmgoers have generally identified more as an actress suited for the role of the antagonist, has more than proven she can do more than one kind of characterization; however, in classics such as “Manila by Night” (1980) and Oro, “Plata Mata” (1982) and arguably in the most multidinous way possible in “Sonata,” a 2013 independent movie which also won her the best actress accolade at the 2015 Asean International Film Festival and Awards.
“Sonata” is about Regina Cadena, an opera singer who experiences a downward spiral after she loses the ability to sing. It is also,...
“Sonata” is about Regina Cadena, an opera singer who experiences a downward spiral after she loses the ability to sing. It is also,...
- 8/22/2022
- by Purple Romero
- AsianMoviePulse
It is going to be tough acting like things have gone back to normal, and operating an in-person festival, complete with foreign guests. But given plentiful resources and a can-do spirit, the Hainan Intl. Film Festival might be able to pull it off.
The festival, set to run Dec. 5-12, won’t be the first Chinese festival to operate in front of live audiences. The delayed editions of the Shanghai and Beijing festivals managed it in restricted fashion, and October’s Pingyao festival expects to as well. But Hainan will try to bring in a limited number of key visitors from outside the country.
“Foreign guests are expected to arrive in Hainan via special channels, and epidemic prevention measures will be effectively implemented,” organizers told Variety. They are equally keen to build up the market component as an event of international standing, meaning that top industry figures could also get the nod.
The festival, set to run Dec. 5-12, won’t be the first Chinese festival to operate in front of live audiences. The delayed editions of the Shanghai and Beijing festivals managed it in restricted fashion, and October’s Pingyao festival expects to as well. But Hainan will try to bring in a limited number of key visitors from outside the country.
“Foreign guests are expected to arrive in Hainan via special channels, and epidemic prevention measures will be effectively implemented,” organizers told Variety. They are equally keen to build up the market component as an event of international standing, meaning that top industry figures could also get the nod.
- 9/10/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
When Asian film industry veteran Roger Garcia joined China's Hainan International Film Festival as artistic advisor last July, he gave the upstart event an instant jolt of credibility.
A familiar presence at industry events and symposia across the region, Garcia co-founded and headed the respected Hong Kong International Film Festival for eight years. In Hainan, he has inherited a very different set of working parameters, however. The event, which quietly held its first pilot edition in 2018, has the full approval and financial backing of the local government — a must for any major cultural activity in mainland ...
A familiar presence at industry events and symposia across the region, Garcia co-founded and headed the respected Hong Kong International Film Festival for eight years. In Hainan, he has inherited a very different set of working parameters, however. The event, which quietly held its first pilot edition in 2018, has the full approval and financial backing of the local government — a must for any major cultural activity in mainland ...
- 12/6/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
When Asian film industry veteran Roger Garcia joined China's Hainan International Film Festival as artistic advisor last July, he gave the upstart event an instant jolt of credibility.
A familiar presence at industry events and symposia across the region, Garcia co-founded and headed the respected Hong Kong International Film Festival for eight years. In Hainan, he has inherited a very different set of working parameters, however. The event, which quietly held its first pilot edition in 2018, has the full approval and financial backing of the local government — a must for any major cultural activity in mainland ...
A familiar presence at industry events and symposia across the region, Garcia co-founded and headed the respected Hong Kong International Film Festival for eight years. In Hainan, he has inherited a very different set of working parameters, however. The event, which quietly held its first pilot edition in 2018, has the full approval and financial backing of the local government — a must for any major cultural activity in mainland ...
- 12/6/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The deep-pocketed, government-run Hainan Island International Film Festival has launched a new competition section for its second iteration, set to take place from December 1-8. This year, ten ‘Golden Coconut Awards’ will be given out across three categories of films: feature-length, feature documentaries, and fictional shorts.
Prizes will be presented for best picture, best director, best actor, best actress, best screenplay, best artistic contribution, best children’s picture, special jury prize, best documentary and best short film.
The best picture winner will be awarded RMB250,000, the best director RMB150,000, the special jury prize RMB100,000 and the best actor and actress RMB80,000 apiece.
Feature-length films must be completed after August 15, 2018 and not have been distributed theatrically or publicly screened on TV or online in China before December 1, 2019, and have a minimum running time of 70 minutes. Submissions are open through October 31. Nominees will be announced in November.
Set to take place in the resort city of Sanya,...
Prizes will be presented for best picture, best director, best actor, best actress, best screenplay, best artistic contribution, best children’s picture, special jury prize, best documentary and best short film.
The best picture winner will be awarded RMB250,000, the best director RMB150,000, the special jury prize RMB100,000 and the best actor and actress RMB80,000 apiece.
Feature-length films must be completed after August 15, 2018 and not have been distributed theatrically or publicly screened on TV or online in China before December 1, 2019, and have a minimum running time of 70 minutes. Submissions are open through October 31. Nominees will be announced in November.
Set to take place in the resort city of Sanya,...
- 10/15/2019
- by Rebecca Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The London East Asia Film Festival (Leaff), opens its third year on the 25th October at Vue Leicester Square with “Dark Figure of Crime”, the newest thriller by director Kim Tae-gyun, and runs until the 4th November. It will close with the intelligent and emotionally complex family drama, “Ramen Shop”, the latest feature film by acclaimed Singaporean director, Eric Khoo.
Having expanded to include the cinematic offerings of 13 countries – China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Myanmar – Leaff’s 2018 programme focuses on the “future”. Through the lens and unique perspectives of East Asian filmmakers, Leaff offers compelling insight into not only the future of those in East Asia but in London, with vital and thought – provoking dialogues being opened up around subjects such as youth, human interaction, development, cultural and social issues.
Leaff will screen 6 International premieres, 8 European premieres and 23 UK premieres,...
Having expanded to include the cinematic offerings of 13 countries – China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Myanmar – Leaff’s 2018 programme focuses on the “future”. Through the lens and unique perspectives of East Asian filmmakers, Leaff offers compelling insight into not only the future of those in East Asia but in London, with vital and thought – provoking dialogues being opened up around subjects such as youth, human interaction, development, cultural and social issues.
Leaff will screen 6 International premieres, 8 European premieres and 23 UK premieres,...
- 9/22/2018
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
He succeeds Roger Garcia who has held the position since 2010.
Veteran Hong Kong film executive and producer Albert Lee has been appointed executive director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (Hkiffs) from November 1, 2018.
He succeeds Roger Garcia who has held the position since 2010.
Reporting directly to Hkiffs chairman Dr Wilfred Wong and the board of directors, Lee will oversee the society’s year-round activities, including the Hong Kong International Film Festival, Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, Summer International Film Festival and the repertory CineFan programme.
Lee has nearly four decades of experience in production, distribution, exhibition and corporate sectors of the film industry,...
Veteran Hong Kong film executive and producer Albert Lee has been appointed executive director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (Hkiffs) from November 1, 2018.
He succeeds Roger Garcia who has held the position since 2010.
Reporting directly to Hkiffs chairman Dr Wilfred Wong and the board of directors, Lee will oversee the society’s year-round activities, including the Hong Kong International Film Festival, Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, Summer International Film Festival and the repertory CineFan programme.
Lee has nearly four decades of experience in production, distribution, exhibition and corporate sectors of the film industry,...
- 9/18/2018
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
Veteran industry executive Albert Lee has been appointed executive director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival. He takes over from Roger Garcia and will be in post from Nov. 1
Lee was most recently CEO of Emperor Motion Pictures, the Hong Kong and China-based studio and talent management group . Before that he worked for many years at Golden Harvest.
“Lee is a seasoned professional who is recognized and well-respected both in the local and international film communities. We are confident that Albert will be able to help us to consolidate and build on Hkiff’s position as one of the most important film festivals in Asia,” said Wilfred Wong, chairman of the Hkiff Society.
“Roger has led the society well during a time of great change in the cinematic landscape,” he said. “His initiatives in audience development and filmmaker services, among others, have helped to nurture Hong Kong’s next generation of cinephiles and cineastes,...
Lee was most recently CEO of Emperor Motion Pictures, the Hong Kong and China-based studio and talent management group . Before that he worked for many years at Golden Harvest.
“Lee is a seasoned professional who is recognized and well-respected both in the local and international film communities. We are confident that Albert will be able to help us to consolidate and build on Hkiff’s position as one of the most important film festivals in Asia,” said Wilfred Wong, chairman of the Hkiff Society.
“Roger has led the society well during a time of great change in the cinematic landscape,” he said. “His initiatives in audience development and filmmaker services, among others, have helped to nurture Hong Kong’s next generation of cinephiles and cineastes,...
- 9/18/2018
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Former Emperor Motion Pictures CEO Albert Lee has been appointed executive director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (Hkiffs), succeeding Roger Garcia.
Starting on Nov. 1, Lee will oversee the Hong Kong International Film Festival, the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf), the Summer International Film Festival, and the repertory Cine Fan program. He will report to Hkiffs Chairman Wilfred Wong and the society's board of directors.
A Hong Kong film industry veteran whose career has spanned nearly four decades, Lee has been involved in film production, distribution and exhibition, and has held senior management positions in ...
Starting on Nov. 1, Lee will oversee the Hong Kong International Film Festival, the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf), the Summer International Film Festival, and the repertory Cine Fan program. He will report to Hkiffs Chairman Wilfred Wong and the society's board of directors.
A Hong Kong film industry veteran whose career has spanned nearly four decades, Lee has been involved in film production, distribution and exhibition, and has held senior management positions in ...
- 9/18/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Former Emperor Motion Pictures CEO Albert Lee has been appointed executive director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (Hkiffs), succeeding Roger Garcia.
Starting on Nov. 1, Lee will oversee the Hong Kong International Film Festival, the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf), the Summer International Film Festival, and the repertory Cine Fan program. He will report to Hkiffs Chairman Wilfred Wong and the society's board of directors.
A Hong Kong film industry veteran whose career has spanned nearly four decades, Lee has been involved in film production, distribution and exhibition, and has held senior management positions in ...
Starting on Nov. 1, Lee will oversee the Hong Kong International Film Festival, the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf), the Summer International Film Festival, and the repertory Cine Fan program. He will report to Hkiffs Chairman Wilfred Wong and the society's board of directors.
A Hong Kong film industry veteran whose career has spanned nearly four decades, Lee has been involved in film production, distribution and exhibition, and has held senior management positions in ...
- 9/18/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Murder in Meadow Bridge recounts the ruthless and bizarre murder of West Virginia businessman Tod McQuaid. 35-year-old McQuaid ran a success security company called Temac, but his success saw one of his empoyees plot to kill him and take over his companies. In 1990 Tammy Wilson invited McQuaid to her home and drugged his tea. She then called two of her fellow conspirators to help kill him and dispose of the body. The men were fellow Temac employees Roger Cline and Harry Joe Johnson, with Cline to do the shooting and Johnson to help get rid of the body. It took Cline four shots over...read more...
- 4/1/2017
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Mumbai, Oct 21: With over three decades of experience in the film industry as a producer, film critic as well as festival curator Roger Garcia feels that bringing movies to film festivals has become tougher than before.
Hong Kong-born and London-raised Garcia has been the executive director of Hong Kong International Film Festival (Hkiff) since 2010. He has also been associated with several film festivals as curator and juror in Asia, America and Europe.
"I have been in the business for a long time and the biggest change is getting films, which has become much more complicated. In 1979, I wanted to show 'The Chess Player' by.
Hong Kong-born and London-raised Garcia has been the executive director of Hong Kong International Film Festival (Hkiff) since 2010. He has also been associated with several film festivals as curator and juror in Asia, America and Europe.
"I have been in the business for a long time and the biggest change is getting films, which has become much more complicated. In 1979, I wanted to show 'The Chess Player' by.
- 10/21/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai’s most awaited festival organized by Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (Mami) finally kickstarted on 17th October with a grand opening ceremony. The 15th Mumbai Film Festival 2013 was declared open by the honourable Cm Prithviraj Chavan. The director of the festival Mr. Srinivasan Narayanan said, “The Mumbai Film Festival has become an integral part of this city’s culture. For these 8 days, the city breathes cinema. We are pleased that such distinguished personalities have accepted our invitation to partake in the 15th edition and join in celebrating the best of world Cinema.”
Chairman of Mami Mr. Shyam Benegal was joined by Mami trustees, Mr. Amit Khanna, and Mr. Ramesh Sippy. The guest of honour was actor Sonakshi Sinha and they lit the lamp, commencing the festival on an auspicious note. The impressive guest list continued to be unveiled as the esteemed Jury members of the four competition categories: International Competition,...
Chairman of Mami Mr. Shyam Benegal was joined by Mami trustees, Mr. Amit Khanna, and Mr. Ramesh Sippy. The guest of honour was actor Sonakshi Sinha and they lit the lamp, commencing the festival on an auspicious note. The impressive guest list continued to be unveiled as the esteemed Jury members of the four competition categories: International Competition,...
- 10/20/2013
- by Samreen Tungekar
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Oct 18: In the presence of Bollywood celebrities such as Sonakshi Sinha, Tisca Chopra, Nandita Das and Divya Dutta, the 15th edition of Mumbai Film Festival (Mff) had a grand opening at the Liberty cinemas here.
Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who was invited as the special chief guest of the evening lit the ceremonial lamp along with delegates from France and filmmaker Shyam Benegal, chairman of organising body Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (Mami).
Other filmmakers from around the world who were part of the ceremony included Bruce Beresford, Siddiq Barmark, Deepa Mehta, Waris Hussein, Roger Garcia and Asghar Farhadi.
Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who was invited as the special chief guest of the evening lit the ceremonial lamp along with delegates from France and filmmaker Shyam Benegal, chairman of organising body Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (Mami).
Other filmmakers from around the world who were part of the ceremony included Bruce Beresford, Siddiq Barmark, Deepa Mehta, Waris Hussein, Roger Garcia and Asghar Farhadi.
- 10/17/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
The 36th annual Hong Kong International Film Festival has opened today and will screen 283 films from 50 countries through April 4. Betsy Sharkey's there for the Los Angeles Times: "It is a time of transition for the Pearl of the Orient, a territory of 7 million that reverted from British to Chinese rule 15 years ago. Hong Kong, perhaps more than any other place outside the mainland, has felt the rise of this new superpower in its art, commerce and politics, and the many of city's movies in the three-week festival capture that dynamic. Consider the opening night film, Love in the Buff, director Pang Ho-Cheung's sardonic look at two former lovers who are part of the relatively recent reverse wave of migration — moving from the ex-colony to Beijing, where job prospects are suddenly brighter." It's a sequel to 2010's Love in a Puff. "In Life Without Principle, Johnnie To crafts an action-satire commenting on wealth-obsessed Hong Kong.
- 3/23/2012
- MUBI
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