In Singapore, “chao keng” describes the common act of pretending to be sick to skip work.…
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Sake and stories: Filmmaker Riki Ohkanda brews an evocative love letter to Japan’s national drink
It all started when historian and film director Riki Ohkanda moved to Japan. Her fascination with…
In his animated short ‘At Night,’ Iranian filmmaker Pooya Afzali portrays the ugliness of war against the beauty of peace
In the midst of war, a man watches his beloved one by lighting the three matches…
A hairy business: Canadian filmmaker Andrea Dorfman questions cultural practices through her animated short
Andrea Dorfman is a self-taught animator. Her evolution as a filmmaker can be witnessed through the…
From Sarawak to the world: Kre8tif! East 2025 champions regional talent
In collaboration with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) presented…
Kre8tif! East makes historic debut in Sarawak, Malaysia
Today marks a significant milestone as Kre8tif! East officially launched in Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia in collaboration…
‘The Legend of Ochi’ review: Adorable creature, passable story
Our rating: Theek thaak 🤷♂️ (4 more Phenyl shots ☠️ = unbearable; 90-min power nap 😴…
‘Snow White’ review: Adorable dwarfs, fantastic visuals, and not-so-memorable lead characters
I am tired of seeing characters who act helpless yet are still hailed by the “fair…
MediaLink CEO Lovinia Chiu on the future of animation licensing and distribution
MediaLink Group, a leading intellectual property (IP) management company based out of Hong Kong, continues to…
‘The Monkey’ review: A toy story of terror and absurdly grisly deaths
There’s nothing quite as unsettling as a toy that brings death and destruction into human lives.…
ReDefine’s VFX mastery elevates historical grandeur of ‘Chhaava’
It’s been making waves at the Hindi box office and has emerged as a sleeper hit.…
At the crossroads of mobile tech and esports: In conversation with Realme VP Chase Xu
In India, whether you are travelling in a packed bus or local train, waiting for your…