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Focus Films Limited founded in 2002 by one of Asia's biggest names in the entertainment industry, Mr. Andy Lau, is a film company engaged in film production, investment, acquisition, and distribution of motion pictures. The Company takes the root with commercial and critical hits like "Saviour of the Soul", "A Fighter’s Blues", "Fulltime Killer", "Dance Of A Dream " and other all-time Hong Kong classics.
In world-wide movie distribution business, the Company owns and is commissioned distribution rights of near to 40 titles including "Jiang Hu" directed by prominent young director Mr. Wong Ching Po, as well as the first 2 brilliant pieces "Made in Hong Kong" and "The Longest Summer" from talented director Mr. Fruit Chan.
In 2004, the Company co-invested in the blockbuster "A World Without Thieves" directed by Mr. Feng Xiao Gang which achieved RMB100 million box-office record in Mainland. In 2005, the Company produced the romantic drama "All About Love".
In 2006, the Company launched FOCUS First Cuts - a HD project involving new and upcoming directors from across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. The project featured six films including "Crazy Stone"(China), "I'll Call You"(Hong Kong), "My Mother Is A Belly Dancer" (Hong Kong), "Rain Dogs" (Malaysia), "Love Story"(Singapore) and "The Shoe Fairy" (Taiwan). "Crazy Stone" was a great success in China with over RMB20 million box-office record and all six films have been flourishing in both festivals and Asian markets.
In 2007, Focus Films produced "Brothers" directed by Derek Chiu. In 2010, the Company’s versatile artiste Lam Ka-tung made his debut producer project "Gallants". The action comedy co-directed by Mr. Derek Kwok and Mr. Clement Cheng earned thumbs-up from different critiques. It has grabbed numerous major awards and nominations from various important film awards presentations.
In the future, Focus Films will continue the tradition to support innovations and professional productions in movie industry by providing a platform for talented young generation to showcase their movies in good quality but divergent styles to a wide range of audience. |