Festival

Overlook Film Festival 2024 Celebrates Horror Favorites ‘Oddity’ and ‘Some Day All This Will Be Yours’

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New Orleans, Louisiana – The Overlook Film Festival has announced the winners of its 2024 audience and jury awards for horror films. Among the top honorees are Damian Mc Carthy’s “Oddity” and Cricket Arrison’s “Some Day All This Will Be Yours.” The eighth annual Overlook Film Festival took place from April 4-7, welcoming 90 filmmakers and attracting approximately six thousand audience members, the highest attendance in the festival’s history. The event featured 36 sold-out screenings, showcasing a diverse range of horror films. The Audience Award for Feature Film went to “Oddity,” directed by Damian Mc … Read more

BREAKING: Hong Kong International Film Festival Celebrates Talented Filmmakers with Top Awards

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HONG KONG – “Snow in Midsummer” emerged victorious in the Chinese-language category of the Hong Kong International Film Festival, shining a light on the 1969 massacre of Malaysian Chinese during post-election unrest. Liang Ming was recognized as the best director for “Carefree Days,” with actress Lyu Xingchen winning the best actress award. Meanwhile, Jason King took home the best actor award for his performance in “A Journey in Spring.” In the non-Chinese film category, “Sons” by Gustav Moeller received the Firebird award. Meryam Joobeur was honored with the best director award for “Who Do I … Read more

“Snow in Midsummer” Takes Top Prize at Hong Kong International Film Festival, Highlighting Tragic Historical Massacre

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HONG KONG – “Snow in Midsummer” emerged as the winner of the best film for young cinema competition (Chinese-language) at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. The film, which examines the 1969 massacre of Malaysian Chinese during post-election unrest, offers a somber exploration of the historical event. Liang Ming took home the best director award for “Carefree Days,” while Lyu Xingchen won the best actress award for her performance in the same film. Jason King was recognized as the best actor for his role in “A Journey in Spring.” In the competition for non-Chinese films, … Read more

Acclaimed Films Take Home Top Honors at Hong Kong International Film Festival Awards

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Hong Kong, China – “Snow in Midsummer” emerged victorious as the best film for young cinema competition (Chinese-language) at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. The film delves into the 1969 massacre of Malaysian Chinese during political unrest following an election. Liang Ming clinched the Best Director award for “Carefree Days,” while Lyu Xingchen, the female lead in the film, was honored with the Best Actress award. The accolade for Best Actor went to Jason King for his performance in “A Journey in Spring.” In the non-Chinese film category, “Sons” by Gustav Moeller was declared … Read more