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Michael Thede

Michael Thede

Michael Thede is a Toronto-based communications practitioner and founder of CINEMORATA. Film @ Western. Writing for Film & TV @ VFS. Lived in Asia for 20 years. Avid hiker, snowboarder and cyclist.

Somebody Else

Somebody Else

A parking valet and the daughter of a wealthy businessman journey through Shanghai’s nightlife in an attempt to escape the reality of their lives in Somebody Else. Director Laurent King talks artistry in advertisement, life on the festival circuit, and the making of a modern-day fairy tale.

The Story of 90 Coins

The Story of 90 Coins

A promise, a misunderstanding, and regret are brought into focus in The Story of 90 Coins. Director Michael Wong takes shares a few film-making lessons from the advertising industry, offer up some tips on navigating the festival circuit, and tell us what he really thinks about romantic movies.

The Mahjong Box

The Mahjong Box

An American widower in Shanghai tries to reclaim his lost love by winning over a nightclub hostess in The Mahjong Box. Writer-director Fabien Gaillard discusses opportunities for filmmakers in China, exploring the connections between East and West, and the making of his sophomore feature.

Nighthawks

Nighthawks

Fresh off a tour of festival screenings and awards in the US and Ireland, Italian director and cinematographer Gianpaolo Lupori sits down to talk with us about China, his latest film, and the human flesh search engine.