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Venice Winner Deepak Rauniyar’s ‘The Taste of Salt,’ Inspired by ‘MasterChef’ Star, Debuts at Berlinale Co-Production Market

“The Taste of Salt,” a narrative feature from Deepak Rauniyar inspired by the life of renowned Nepali chef Santosh Shah, has debuted at the 2026 Berlinale Co-Production Market. Rauniyar’s 2016 feature...

Yeo Yann Yann on Berlin Competition Film ‘We Are All Strangers,’ 13-Year Journey With Anthony Chen and Finding Hope in Struggle

For Yeo Yann Yann, the journey to Anthony Chen‘s “We Are All Strangers” has been one of profound personal and artistic transformation. The acclaimed actor’s performance as Lee Bee Hwa...

Japan’s Streaming Market Hits $7.2 Billion as Netflix, Prime Video and U-Next Dominate, Report Finds

Japan‘s premium video-on-demand sector achieved $7.2 billion in total revenue during 2025, marking a 15% year-over-year increase, according to a new report from Media Partners Asia. The growth reflects platforms’ increasing...

‘Shanghai Daughter’ Director Agnis Shen Zhongmin on Blurring Fiction and Documentary in Berlin Panorama Debut

Agnis Shen Zhongmin’s debut feature, “Shanghai Daughter,” approaches China’s Down to the Countryside Movement through an unconventional lens, treating the southwestern rubber plantations where her late father was sent during the...

‘Crouching Tiger’ Producer Bill Kong Brings Four Titles to Berlin’s EFM as ‘Panda’ Enters Forum

Veteran producer Bill Kong is bringing four commercial titles to the European Film Market through his Edko Films banner as Hong Kong makes a strong showing at the 2026 Berlin Film...

Jackie Chan’s ‘Unexpected Family,’ Anthony Chen Competition Entry Lead Chinese Presence at Berlinale, EFM

Chinese and Greater China cinema have a significant presence at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival and European Film Market, with multiple official selections and several market premieres being introduced to international...

Horror Thriller ‘Hellcat’ Sells to Shudder for North America (EXCLUSIVE)

Shudder has secured North American rights to “Hellcat,” a psychological horror thriller that marks the feature directorial debut of Brock Bodell, Blue Finch Films revealed at Berlin’s European Film Market. The...

‘Moana’ Star Catherine Laga’aia to Lead Australian Thriller ‘Crashout’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Catherine Laga’aia, who is set to make her breakout as the titular character in Disney’s upcoming live-action “Moana,” has been tapped to lead the Australian Gen-Z thriller “Crashout.” Deadhouse...

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