Golden Scene acquires rights to Tracy Choi's "Girlfriends."

Golden Scene, an independent distributor from Hong Kong, has acquired worldwide sales rights for Tracy Choi’s film “Girlfriends.” The film is currently a work-in-progress and was featured at the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF). Tracy Choi, the director from Macau, spoke about the project as a pan-Asian collaboration. It includes support from talent and resources from several regions, including Macau, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Choi highlighted that this collaboration reflects a growing trend in Asia, allowing for shared storytelling and broader distribution. Choi noted that the past two years have seen an increase in co-productions in Asia. This rise suggests that filmmakers in places like Korea and Japan are becoming more internationally engaged. She believes this collaboration enhances regional cinema and helps Asian stories reach wider audiences around the world. The concept for “Girlfriends” emerged during the pandemic. Choi explained that the film explores how our past experiences shape our present selves. It focuses on the various people we meet throughout life, highlighting how these encounters contribute to our personal growth. Producer Estela Valdivieso Chen mentioned that there is an increasing demand for regional content globally. She noted that this demand is affecting the entire film industry, from big blockbusters to independent films. Chen also pointed out the challenge of attracting audiences to smaller films, especially when they may be reluctant to visit theaters.