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NEW! ✨Submissions for the "Macau 8 Minutes" Emerging Filmmaker Program are now open! Reimagine the city through film. NO...
13/05/2026

NEW! ✨Submissions for the "Macau 8 Minutes" Emerging Filmmaker Program are now open!

Reimagine the city through film. NOWNESS and Studio City Macau 新濠影滙 launch the "Macau 8 Minutes" Emerging Filmmaker Program, encouraging young filmmakers worldwide to submit original short film proposals. The Program will invite internationally renowned Asian filmmakers to serve as mentors, providing comprehensive guidance and support to 3 selected short film projects. Upon completion, the selected projects for this year’s Program will premiere at Studio City in December 2026, alongside a series of screenings and themed discussions.

Visit the Program’s official submission system to learn more about the open call and feel free to submit your work to us! Deadline is 14 June, 2026.

SUBMIT NOW: https://macau8minutes.nowness.cn

🎬「澳門8分鐘」青年導演扶持計劃開啟徵集！

以影像重塑城市想像。NOWNESS攜手澳門新濠影滙聯合發起「澳門8分鐘」青年導演扶持計劃，面向全球青年導演開啟原創短片提案徵集。本計劃將邀請國際知名的亞洲電影人作為導師，為3個入選短片項目提供全方位的指導與支持。完成作品將於12月在澳門新濠影滙舉辦首映禮，屆時也將迎來一系列展映和主題對談等活動。

即日起至2026年6月14日，登入「澳門8分鐘」青年導演扶持計劃官方系統報名，歡迎向我們投遞你的創意作品！

立即投遞：https://macau8minutes.nowness.cn




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16/02/2026

CCDC 城市當代舞蹈團 presents its 2026 production, ’INterstices’. This new movement project combines sound, installation and choreography to create a landmark contemporary dance performance. 📣

Under the creative vision of Sang Jijia, working with stage and lighting designer Lawmanray, and utilising video works by Oliver Shing, the stage is transformed into a space that oscillates between the physical and the ephemeral, portraying an odyssey of movement that brings together tension and release. Through this exploration of spatial possibilities, a new awareness of human presence is born.

📍The production runs from 28 February to 7 March at The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre.

Tap to learn more about
https://www.ccdc.com.hk/en/ccdc_events/interstices/

NEW: Dive into an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Tom Johnson’s latest photobook, ‘BUTOH’⁠⁠​BUTOH is a photobook b...
02/02/2026

NEW: Dive into an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Tom Johnson’s latest photobook, ‘BUTOH’⁠
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​BUTOH is a photobook by British photographer Tom Johnson featuring notable Butoh artists. explores the Japanese Butoh performance genre through still imagery, translating its transcendental energy and raw and instinctive qualities.⁠ ⁠🌻⁠

Tap to watch the full film on NOWNESS ASIA⁠ 🔗⁠ https://www.nowness.asia/picks/butoh-behind-the-scenes-tom-johnson-photobook

NEW: 📣 The 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival will honour director Jia Zhangke as its Filmmaker in Focus for the...
30/01/2026

NEW: 📣 The 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival will honour director Jia Zhangke as its Filmmaker in Focus for the Golden Jubilee. Renowned for his distinctive realist aesthetics, Jia is a key figure of China's celebrated "Sixth Generation" of filmmakers. His work explores themes of dislocation and identity while reflecting China's societal changes over recent decades. ⁠
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Taking place from 1 to 12 April, the festival will showcase a range of Jia Zhangke’s influential films, publish a commemorative book, and produce a limited-edition notebook in collaboration with Moleskine. Jia will also be present for a Face-to-Face session, where he will share his filmmaking insights with the public.⁠
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The full programme will be released in early March, with further details on Zhangke’s retrospective to be announced via HKIFF soon⁠ 🎬
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#第五十屆香港國際電影節 ⁠
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Slide 2: ‘Still Life’ (2006) ⁠
Slide 3: ‘The World’ (2004)

🎬 Immerse yourself in the poetic world of 'The Color of Pomegranates', a visual masterpiece by Sergei Parajanov. Known...
25/01/2026

🎬 Immerse yourself in the poetic world of 'The Color of Pomegranates', a visual masterpiece by Sergei Parajanov. Known for its stunning imagery and unconventional storytelling, this cult film offers a unique glimpse into the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova, and his relationship with several women, including his muse. 🍁⁠
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Tap to explore more unconventional tales on NOWNESS ASIA 🔗 https://www.nowness.asia/series/nowness-experiments

In ‘what does it feel like to live inside a pomegranate?’ Iranian-American filmmaker Kamyar Mohsenin transforms a giant ...
09/01/2026

In ‘what does it feel like to live inside a pomegranate?’ Iranian-American filmmaker Kamyar Mohsenin transforms a giant pomegranate into a portal. The protagonist ambiguously consumes the fruit in interludes, reflecting the tension between nourishment and the discomfort of engaging with one’s cultural heritage. ⁠
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Tap to watch the full film on NOWNESS ASIA 📺 ⁠https://www.nowness.asia/picks/what-does-it-feel-like-to-live-inside-a-pomegranate

04/12/2025

: NEW! Dive into this stunning performance film combining elements of modern dance and folk art, exploring the duality of identity. Shot on 16 mm and choreographed by Lin’s sister, Mathilde, ‘Soil’ evokes the beautiful fragility of nature, marked by constant shifts and renewal. 🌱⁠

Tap to watch now on NOWNESS ASIA 🎞️ https://www.nowness.asia/picks/soil-dance-identity-heritage

: NEW! London-based filmmaker and photographer Arnaud Lin directs ‘Soil’, a performance film exploring the duality of i...
02/12/2025

: NEW! London-based filmmaker and photographer Arnaud Lin directs ‘Soil’, a performance film exploring the duality of identity as traditions transform with time. Shot on 16 mm and choreographed by Lin’s sister Mathilde – a dancer and resident artist at Rhizome Association in Burgundy, France – ‘Soil’ evokes the beautiful fragility of nature, which is marked by constant shifts and renewal.⁠🪷⁠
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Tap to watch the full film on NOWNESS ASIA 🎞️⁠ https://www.nowness.asia/picks/soil-dance-identity-heritage

01/12/2025

As the NOWNESS Short Film Talents draws to a close, we’ve recapped some highlights from this 5-day festival held at , celebrating the latest in short film culture and imagery 🎞️. Co-organised by the China Film Directors’ Guild and Meta Media, and hosted by .china, this year’s theme, ‘Everyday Wonders,’ explores the visual magic within the ordinary 📽️.

The festival kicked off with the latest short film, A Very Straight Neck, directed by Neo Sora. Additionally, attendees enjoyed a masterclass with acclaimed photographer and cinematographer Mikiya Takimoto and explored the latest ‘Cinema in Meta’ film exhibition created by Singaporean Artist Ho Tzu Nyen🎖️. The festival concluded with a vibrant closing dialogue featuring leading industry professionals, including Anthony Chan, Stanley Kwan, and more.

Tap to explore more 🔗 https://www.nowness.asia/series/nowness-shorts

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