Exclusive: Filipino-American actor and host Kc Montero has joined the cast of upcoming neo-noir thriller Shadow Transit.
The cast already stars UK-based singer-songwriter Qymira and US-based, Indonesian-born actor Yoshi Sudarso.
Additionally, Canadian outfit Apl Film has come onboard as the film’s official worldwide sales agent and distributor. The distribution deal was finalized during May’s Cannes Film Market.
Shadow Transit is the first English-language film from Pedring Lopez. Lopez previously helmed Netflix original action film Maria, which also starred Montero.
Shadow Transit follows a grief-stricken photojournalist and a haunted DJ who are forced to navigate the underbelly of Manila and Hong Kong, while evading a powerful crime syndicate.
The film is produced by BlackOps Studios Asia and ACT3, with principal photography scheduled to begin in July in Manila and Hong Kong.
“Kc is a force on screen,” said Lopez. “It’s a privilege to work with him again and...
The cast already stars UK-based singer-songwriter Qymira and US-based, Indonesian-born actor Yoshi Sudarso.
Additionally, Canadian outfit Apl Film has come onboard as the film’s official worldwide sales agent and distributor. The distribution deal was finalized during May’s Cannes Film Market.
Shadow Transit is the first English-language film from Pedring Lopez. Lopez previously helmed Netflix original action film Maria, which also starred Montero.
Shadow Transit follows a grief-stricken photojournalist and a haunted DJ who are forced to navigate the underbelly of Manila and Hong Kong, while evading a powerful crime syndicate.
The film is produced by BlackOps Studios Asia and ACT3, with principal photography scheduled to begin in July in Manila and Hong Kong.
“Kc is a force on screen,” said Lopez. “It’s a privilege to work with him again and...
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Female-centric action pic stars Cristine Reyes as a cartel assassin.
Netflix has picked up worldwide rights to Philippines action film Maria, directed by Pedring Lopez and starring Cristine Reyes.
The female-centric action pic, which starts streaming on Netflix on May 17, follows a cartel assassin (Reyes) who refuses a mission only to find herself the target of the cartel’s merciless retaliation.
Produced by Viva Films, BlackOps Studios Asia and PsyOps8, the film was recently released theatrically in the Philippines where it has been garnering strong reviews for its acting, direction, stunts and cinematography. Reyes is making her action debut in the film,...
Netflix has picked up worldwide rights to Philippines action film Maria, directed by Pedring Lopez and starring Cristine Reyes.
The female-centric action pic, which starts streaming on Netflix on May 17, follows a cartel assassin (Reyes) who refuses a mission only to find herself the target of the cartel’s merciless retaliation.
Produced by Viva Films, BlackOps Studios Asia and PsyOps8, the film was recently released theatrically in the Philippines where it has been garnering strong reviews for its acting, direction, stunts and cinematography. Reyes is making her action debut in the film,...
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- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
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