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Malice:Nu Gui, a modern Australian horror film inspired by Ancient Chinese Folklore. now showing on for free on Tubi.

Synopsis:

Keo Sinn and her university friends find themselves tormented by the ancient curse of the vengeful Nu Gui. As the malevolent spirit unleashes havoc, Keo is forced to confront her haunting past and unravel a tragic connection to the malignant figure known as Malice. Secrets will be unearthed and the boundaries of reality will blur in this harrowing tale of revenge. Brace yourself for a journey into the realm of supernatural obsession.

Starring main cast: Martina Chen as Malice, Mya Lazorka (Keo), Yumi Kohama (Sakura) and Kent Lee (Zheng Wei)

Written and produced by Chaz Fenwick | Chazfen Studio

Directed by Chaz Fenwick, Gustavo Diaz and Joshua Evans

Directors statement:

Director and producer Chaz Fenwick shares his sentiments of the film’s release, stating, “After this 2-year journey, it’s hard...

In a 15+ film collection, Pacific Art Movement’s 11th San Diego Asian Film Festival (Sdaff) Spring Showcase returns to in-person programming at the Ultrastar Cinemas in Mission Valley, San Diego from April 21 through 28, 2022. This year’s showcase recognizes the impact of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders (Aapi) on popular culture. Audiences will enjoy eight days of films from China, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Vietnam including a four-film retrospective on director and actress Kinuyo Tanaka. The showcase opens with the biopic Anita on April 21 telling the captivating story of the “Madonna of Hong Kong”. Closing night features Free Chol Soo Lee which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this January. Other programming includes live Q&As from filmmakers and a panel discussion with the authors of Rise: A Pop History of Asian America From The Nineties To Now.

“Our 11th Spring Showcase marks more than just a return in-person for the Asian,...

Of the nearly 7,500 arts organizations that applied for grants from the federal government’s Covid-19 Stimulus Package, 35 film organizations received funding totaling $3.9 million. When they received notification, they were asked to keep their status under embargo. Last week, the National Endowment for the Arts revealed the full list of recipients.

In total, the Nea’s share of the stimulus funding totaled $57,750,000; of that, funding for film organizations represented a little less than seven percent.

The outcome doesn’t tell the full story of small-scale film organizations in the U.S., but it provides a snapshot of the film institutions currently supported by government funding. In some cases, it also clarifies the fragility of their operations.

Overall, 567 arts organizations received funding under the the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill known as the American Rescue Plan, doled out in tiers of $50,000, $100,000, and $150,000. The 35 selected organizations listed “media arts” as the discipline in their applications,...

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The month of May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and three of the biggest Asian film festivals in the country — Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Center For Asian American Media’s CAAMFest in San Francisco, and San Diego Asian Film Festival — were revving up to showcase films and projects from...