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Eclectic and energetic musician, director, actor Chiu Sin-hang is a busy bee. Other than being the lead vocalist of local band ToNick and acting, he managed in 2017 to co-direct with Pak-Wing Yan one of the most cherished films of the last few years, “Vampire Cleanup Department”, which injected new life into the beloved goeng-si genre from the great days of 1980s/‘90s Hong Kong Cinema. This time he is solo-directing another film with a very local flavour, a feeling of nostalgia and a touch of supernatural. Written by Ashley Cheung (“Vampire Cleanup Department” and the excellent “Distinction”) and Ryan Wai-Chun Ling, “One Second Champion” delves into boxing territory and it has just been released in Hong Kong (late on schedule due to the pandemic) where is already proving a local success as box office champion in the first week. Hopefully not just for one second!

“Ready O/R Knot” is...

Chicago – Season 12 continues for the Asian Pop-Up Cinema (Apuc) series of Chicago with a series of 11 films at the Lincoln Yards Drive-In from April 15th through May 2nd, 2021. For a complete schedule and ticketing information, click here.

The Opener at the Drive-In on Thursday, April 15th, is the U.S. Premiere of “One Second Champion” (Hong Kong), directed by Chiu Sin Hang. A loser single father learns that lesson the hard way when he becomes gifted with the power of seeing one second into the future. When his ability is exposed, a boxing buff persuades him to use his power in the ring. Can a second mean the difference between life and death?

April 15th, 2021: ’One Second Champion’ (Hong Kong) at Apuc Drive-In

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In addition to eight North American and 12 U.S. premieres, the festival is offering selected films from Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, China,...

Chiu Sin Hang graduated from the Directing Department of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Chiu is a well-known YouTuber, musician of the band ToNick, actor and director. In 2017 he co-directed with Pak-Wing Yan the successful “Vampire Cleanup Department”. “One Second Champion” is his solo debut.

On the occasion of his “One Second Champion” being streamed for the Asian Pop-Up Cinema, we talked with him about the training process for the film, the “Vampire Cleanup Department” legacy, being on both sides of the camera and more.

“Ready O/R Knot” is Screening as Part of Asian Pop-up Cinema Season 12

First of all, I want to say that I really enjoyed “One Second Champion”. For me it had a nostalgic feeling of the Hong Kong movies from the 80’s and 90’s. Did you approach the project wanting to give that specific flavour to your film?

Since Tin Yan is raised in the 80s,...

Chicago, Il – – With one of its most diverse lineups, Asian Pop-Up Cinema: Season 12 continues with a drive-in film festival, April 15 – May 2 at The Drive-In at Lincoln Yards, operated by local landmark cinema, Davis Theater.

This season highlights the best of Asian filmmaking, with a lineup of features from Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, China, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Mongolia. In addition to many international and U.S. premieres, the festival will screen five official selections submitted for 2021 Academy Awards consideration.

Oscar-nominated Minari will have a special screening on April 29 and May 1 at the Drive -In. Lee Isaac Chung’s acclaimed film, nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Score, tells the story of a Korean family pursuing the American dream on an Arkansas farm. Sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago, the screening will...