Tag: Cappu Films

Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 11, 2026

Sci-Fi Thriller 'Overstake' Gets Generative AI Rebuild at Busan

Hong Kong-based Cappu Films has boarded the sci-fi action thriller 'Overstake' as worldwide sales agent, introducing the project to international buyers at the Asian Contents & Film Market during the Busan International Film Festival. Directed by Stas Mareev, the film uniquely combines a traditional live-action shoot with backgrounds and environments extensively reconstructed using generative artificial intelligence tools.

Generative AISci-FiBusan International Film FestivalCappu FilmsStas Mareev

Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 11, 2026

Slamdance Alzheimer’s Drama ‘Banr’ Heads to Busan Market

Hong Kong's Cappu Films has acquired worldwide sales rights for the Canadian-Chinese drama 'Banr,' written by Erica Xia-Hou. The film explores a 40-year marriage tested by Alzheimer's disease and is set to make its world premiere at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival before heading to the Busan International Film Festival's Asian Contents & Film Market.

BanrSlamdance Film FestivalBusan MarketErica Xia-HouCappu Films

Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 11, 2026

Tribeca Queer Romance ‘Ephemera’ Lands Worldwide Sales Deal

Hong Kong’s Cappu Films has secured worldwide sales rights for Shan Jiang’s queer romance film, "Ephemera." The movie previously celebrated its world premiere in the U.S. narrative competition at the Tribeca Festival. Cappu Films is actively introducing and shopping the feature to international buyers at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents & Film Market.

EphemeraTribeca Film FestivalCappu FilmsBusan International Film FestivalQueer Romance

Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 9, 2026

Fantasy Film 'Starbright' Picked Up by Cappu Films for International Sales

International sales rights for the English-language fantasy adventure movie "Starbright" have been acquired by Cappu Films. The announcement was made just ahead of the Asian Contents & Film Market at the Busan International Film Festival. Directed by Francesco Lucente, the film features a notable cast including John Rhys-Davies, Diego Boneta, and Alexandra Dowling. The narrative follows a young woman who makes a wish on a shooting star, sparking a high-stakes journey involving supernatural elements and a stellar supporting ensemble.

StarbrightCappu FilmsBusan International Film FestivalFrancesco LucenteJohn Rhys-Davies