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| EASTERNLIGHT FILMS AT AFM 2007 |
 AFM OFFICE: LOEWS, OFFICE #737, (310) 458-6700 |
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Easternlight Films will again have the pleasure of attending the American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica this year, which takes place on October 31 - Nov 7.
We are extremely pleased to be presenting our sensational new slate of films within our three labels; Arclight, Darclight and Easternlight Films.
We will be in attendance for the entire eight days and look forward to meeting with you, so if you would like to schedule a meeting with either Gary Hamilton, Liz Mackiewicz, Lina Marrone or Ying Ye to discuss any of our titles, please contact Daniel Pozarik at daniel@arclightfilms.com.
We will be situated at Loews Hotel, Office #737, Phone: (310) 458-6700 and we look forward to seeing you there!
 Download our complete AFM screening schedule (Microsoft Word format, 44kb) |
THREE KINGDOMS: RESURRECTION OF THE DRAGON
POST PRODUCTION / PROMO AVAILABLE
This epic feature is based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a vast 600-year-old novel by Luo Guangzhong which ranks as one of China's four most important pieces of literature.
His country torn asunder by civil war, Zhao, a common man heeds the call of duty and from the humblest of roots rises through the ranks on wings of courage and cunning to command an army charged with liberating the land from an evil warlord.
Inspiring by action, honor and a dream of unifying his divided nation, Zhao's heroism becomes legend, but as the years pass and the throne changes hands the war still rages on. When a newly enthroned king decides peace can only be achieved by defeating the warlords once and for all, the ageing Zhao embarks on his final and greatest campaign, a road to adventure that will crown his name in glory for all time.
A sweeping action adventure with the stirring majesty of BRAVEHEART, the blistering martial balletics of HERO and the heart wrenching melodrama of CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON, the THREE KINGDOMS starring Andy Lau, Sammo Hung and Maggie Q brings to life a towering six hundred year old epic renowned as one of the greatest classical novels of Chinese literature, in all its' staggering scale and splendor.
Director: Daniel Lee (Black Mask)
Cast: Andy Lau, Maggie Q, Sammo Hung, Rongguang Yu, Lung Ti, Charlie Yeung, Andy On
Learn more about THREE KINGDOMS at ArclightFilms.com |
881
COMPLETED / PROMO AVAILABLE
LITTLE PAPAYA and BIG PAPAYA dream of escaping the dreariness of their everyday lives and becoming stars of the glittering, flamboyant and uniquely Singaporean musical showcase known as Getai.
Starting out the sisters struggle to make a mark, but determined to succeed they appeal to the magical Goddess of Getai who grants their wish but warns them of the price. Their success binds them to obey the rules of Getai and one rule forbids them from ever loving any man.
Blessed by the Goddess, the Papaya Sisters rise to stardom, all the while battling heartbreaking personal tragedies. Meanwhile their success infuriates their bitter, unscrupulous rivals the DURIAN SISTERS who use every underhanded means at their disposal to undermine their career. When the Durian Sister's dastardly tactics fail, they throw down the gauntlet and force the Papaya Sisters to accept a challenge, an all singing all dancing face off with the loser leaving the Getai scene for good.
Singapore's official submission to the Best Foreign Language Film Category of the 2008 Academy Awards and a local, record breaking box office sensation, 881 is a magical, heart wrenching, singing and dancing extravaganza from director Royston Tan, the winner of over fifty international and local awards and hotly touted as one of Asia's most promising breakout talents.
Director: Royston Tan
Cast: Qi Yu Wu, Mindee Ong, Yeo Yann Yann, May, Choy, Liu Ling Ling
Learn more about 881 at ArclightFilms.com |
SHAMO
COMPLETED
Wednesday, Oct. 31st - 1:00 PM - AMC #5
Director Soi Cheang's follow up to DOG BITE DOG, SHAMO tells the story of the psychotic anti-hero Ryo, and his rise through the brutal world of competition fighting.
After barbarically slaughtering his parents, 16 year old Ryo is sent to a prison for boys. Continually tortured by his fellow inmates, Ryo takes up karate training after a savage beating leaves him for dead. Returned to society after 3 years, Ryo catches the attention of the local triads for his natural ferocity and dedication to destruction. Convinced to enter underground, no rules fighting tournaments, Ryo easily demolishes the competition. Seemingly unstoppable, Ryo's inevitable confrontation with champion Sugawara may be his only chance for respect by the society that has so completely rejected him.
Vicious, uncompromising and raw, SHAMO is the razor's edge of extreme Asian cinema.
Director: Soi Cheang
Cast: Shawn Yue, Masato, Dylan Kuo, Francis Ng, Bruce Leung, Annie Liu, Ryo Ishibashi
Learn more about SHAMO at ArclightFilms.com |
DANCE OF THE DRAGON
POST PRODUCTION / PROMO AVAILABLE
Determined to become a ballroom dancer, country boy KWAN farewells his disapproving father and journeys to a renowned studio in Singapore to train under his idol EMI, a former champion.
A fish out of water, Kwan struggles to survive in the big city, and having taught himself to dance solely from instructional videos he's the worst student at the studio. Emi however recognizes his passion and hidden talent. When the other students shun Kwan as a partner for the looming ballroom dancing championships, Emi steps in and romance blossoms.
However, Emi's ex boyfriend CHENG, the reigning kung fu champion, refuses to let her go and fuelled by jealousy forces Kwan to accept a challenge, a show down of furious martial arts routines, with the loser leaving town, and Emi for good.
A heart warming, triumphant underdog tale in the tradition of BILLY ELLIOT, STRICTLY BALLROOM and the KARATE KID.
Directors: Max Mannix, John Radel
Cast: Jason Scott Lee, Fann Wong, Hyuk Jang, Jason Chan, Kay Tong Lim
Learn more about DANCE OF THE DRAGON at ArclightFilms.com |
SASORI
POST PRODUCTION / PROMO AVAILABLE
When a band of assassins invade the home of their target HEI TAI they find only his bride to be NAMI and force upon her a cruel dilemma: either she kill her fiancee's sister or they kill her fiancee. Trapped, and unable to confide in the person she loves most, Nami kills her fiancee's sister and is sent to prison where she survives only by becoming as ruthless as those around her.
Trained to fight by a fellow inmate, Nami develops the skills and strength to escape and sets out on a quest for revenge. After killing two of the assassins she's reunited with Hei Tai who's still unaware she killed his sister. As their love is rekindled Nami decides to abandon her crusade of vengeance when the remaining assassin finds them and tells Hei Tai what Nami did. Nami realizes she can never rest until she finds and defeats the assassins' employer, but now her beloved's torn between helping her and his own personal desire for revenge.
A gripping, pulpy revenge thriller re-visioning the long running cult Japanese franchise recognized as an inspiration behind KILL BILL.
Director: Joe Ma
Cast: Miki Mizuno, Dylan Kuo, Emme Wong, Sam Lee, Bruce Leung, Nana Natsume, Lam Suet, Ryo Ishibashi, Simon Yam |
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