March 24, 2005

Andy Lau supporting next generation of asian filmmakers

andy-lau1.jpgA plan aiming to back new generation Asian directors titled "Focus: first cuts Asian Young Directors" has been launched.

Andy Lau [House of Flying Daggers and Infernal Affairs] announced he would donate money to finance 6 young directors from Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and Hong Kong to shoot Chinese movies.

He told the press that they had already asked established Chinese mainland directors to recommend several outstanding young directors from the mainland to fully implement the program.

Whether this is part of reviving a struggling industry was not clear in the article. One can only assume. Speaking from someone who wishes he was watching a lot of hockey, it is good to have a farm team developing.

via CRIENGLISH.

» Posted by Mack at March 24, 2005 12:25 PM

Reader Comments

Holy shizah, they're letting the fat kid from Shaolin Soccer/Kung Fu Hustle direct?

» Posted by trick at March 24, 2005 05:11 PM

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