Gregory Hatanaka
Producent, Režisér, Scénárista, Herec, Střihač
Gregory Hatanaka is an American filmmaker, producer, and distributor whose career bridges international film distribution and independent feature production. He is the founder of Cinema Epoch and Cineridge Entertainment, companies through which he has overseen the release and circulation of a wide range of independent and international films across theatrical and digital platforms.
Hatanaka began his career in film distribution in the 1990s, working with cult and international cinema and helping introduce global genre and arthouse titles to U.S. audiences. His early work focused particularly on Asian and specialty films, reflecting a long-standing passion for drive-in cinema, action films, and unconventional storytelling. This foundation in international distribution informed his later approach as a filmmaker, blending genre tradition with stylistic experimentation.
Transitioning into directing and producing his own features, Hatanaka developed a body of work that moves between action, thriller, drama, and surreal independent cinema. His films often explore themes of identity, obsession, moral ambiguity, and emotional isolation. Visually, his work combines classical influences with contemporary digital production techniques, frequently embracing tonal shifts, heightened atmosphere, and character-driven intensity.
Known for maintaining close creative involvement in multiple stages of production, Hatanaka often works across development, editing, and post-production to preserve continuity of vision. His dual experience in both distribution and filmmaking provides him with a practical understanding of how independent films evolve from concept to audience.
Prolific and adaptable, Hatanaka continues to develop new projects while managing an expanding catalog of independent cinema. His career reflects a sustained commitment to genre filmmaking, global film culture, and the evolving landscape of digital distribution.
Hatanaka began his career in film distribution in the 1990s, working with cult and international cinema and helping introduce global genre and arthouse titles to U.S. audiences. His early work focused particularly on Asian and specialty films, reflecting a long-standing passion for drive-in cinema, action films, and unconventional storytelling. This foundation in international distribution informed his later approach as a filmmaker, blending genre tradition with stylistic experimentation.
Transitioning into directing and producing his own features, Hatanaka developed a body of work that moves between action, thriller, drama, and surreal independent cinema. His films often explore themes of identity, obsession, moral ambiguity, and emotional isolation. Visually, his work combines classical influences with contemporary digital production techniques, frequently embracing tonal shifts, heightened atmosphere, and character-driven intensity.
Known for maintaining close creative involvement in multiple stages of production, Hatanaka often works across development, editing, and post-production to preserve continuity of vision. His dual experience in both distribution and filmmaking provides him with a practical understanding of how independent films evolve from concept to audience.
Prolific and adaptable, Hatanaka continues to develop new projects while managing an expanding catalog of independent cinema. His career reflects a sustained commitment to genre filmmaking, global film culture, and the evolving landscape of digital distribution.
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Filmography
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| 2025 | Lady in the Urn · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | DivorcedNa Plexu |
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| 2025 | Dance the Kung FuNa Plexu |
| 2025 | The Creativity WorkshopNa Plexu |
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| 2025 | The Centipede Strangler · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | Battle Beyond MarsNa Plexu |
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| 2025 | Trail Cam Sasquatch · as Executive Producer |
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| 2024 | One Million Babes BC · as Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Souls of the Damned · as Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Souls of the Damned · as Executive Producer |
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| 2024 | American WerewolfNa Plexu |
| 2024 | Slaughterhouse on the Hill · as Executive Producer |
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| 2024 | Blue BeltNa Plexu |
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| 2024 | Crack: Back in Da Hood · as Executive ProducerNa Plexu |
| 2024 | The DeMarco Crew · as Executive Producer |
| 2023 | |
| 2023 | Allan Quatermain and the Spear of Destiny · as Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Scary Tales: Dead ZoneNa Plexu |
| 2023 | Deadly WesternNa Plexu |
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| 2023 | Mansplained · as Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Baby Cat · as Executive Producer |
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| 2023 | Night Cops · as Executive Producer |
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| 2023 | Crack · as Executive Producer |
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| 2023 | Amor Emanuelle · as Executive Producer |
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| 2022 | American Western · as Executive ProducerNa Plexu |
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| 2022 | A Christmas InvitationNa Plexu |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Executive ProducerNa Plexu |
| 2022 | All About ArayaNa Plexu |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleNa Plexu |
| 2022 | Love CrimeNa Plexu |
| 2021 | The Wrong SarahNa Plexu |
| 2021 | The Magical Christmas TreeNa Plexu |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Executive ProducerNa Plexu |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopNa Plexu |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Executive ProducerNa Plexu |
| 2021 | Kill PlanNa Plexu |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Executive ProducerNa Plexu |
| 2020 | SinfulNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Executive ProducerNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlNa Plexu |
| 2020 | ChokeNa Plexu |
| 2020 | AcrylicNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Body of NightNa Plexu |
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| 2019 | Darling NikkiNa Plexu |
| 2019 | The Haunting of La LloronaNa Plexu |
| 2018 | Fatal PulseNa Plexu |
| 2018 | War Raiders · as Executive ProducerNa Plexu |
| 2017 | Faithless · as Associate ProducerNa Plexu |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Executive ProducerNa Plexu |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyNa Plexu |
| 2016 | Toxic Apocalypse · as Associate Producer |
| 2015 | Sociopathia · as Executive ProducerNa Plexu |
| 2015 | Cooking in with Joycelyne · as Executive Producer |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly VengeanceNa Plexu |
| 2015 | |
| 2013 | Blue DreamNa Plexu |
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| 2010 | PlaybackNa Plexu |
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| 2001 | Shadow Fury · as Executive Producer |
| 2001 | Double Deception · as Executive Producer |
| 2001 | 1st Testament CIA Vengeance · as Executive Producer |
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| 2023 | Deadly WesternNa Plexu |
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| 2022 | |
| 2022 | American WesternNa Plexu |
| 2022 | Bad TimingNa Plexu |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleNa Plexu |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy ChristmasNa Plexu |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopNa Plexu |
| 2021 | American Mobster: RetributionNa Plexu |
| 2021 | Kill PlanNa Plexu |
| 2020 | A Christmas LoveNa Plexu |
| 2020 | HeartbeatNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlNa Plexu |
| 2020 | ChokeNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Body of NightNa Plexu |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiNa Plexu |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyNa Plexu |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly VengeanceNa Plexu |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamNa Plexu |
| 2011 | American NudistNa Plexu |
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| 2020 | HeartbeatNa Plexu |
| 2020 | ChokeNa Plexu |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiNa Plexu |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyNa Plexu |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance · as ScreenplayNa Plexu |
| 2013 | Blue Dream · as ScreenplayNa Plexu |
| 2011 | Violent Blue · as Screenplay |
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| 2024 | Blow Out · as Fatalama |
| 2024 | Yakuza Girl · as Takasi |
| 2024 | Bolero · as Slatist |
| 2023 | Another Way to Die · as Raj Sati Benefit |
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| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance · as Richard ForstNa Plexu |
| 2011 | Violent Blue · as Kancha Cheena |
| 1990 | Come See the Paradise · as Trumpet Player |
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| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly VengeanceNa Plexu |
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| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Gregory HatanakaNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Enter the Samurai · as Self |
| 2026 | Sasquatch Within · as Director Of Photography |
| 2025 | American Psychopath · as Executive Co-Producer |
| 2024 | Staycation · as Contributing ProducerNa Plexu |
| 2024 | Blow Out · as Cinematographer |
| 2024 | Bolero · as Cinematographer |
| 2024 | Boiling Point · as Cinematographer |
| 2024 | Panic · as Director Of Photography |
| 2024 | Amityville Backpack · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 2024 | The DeMarco Crew · as Director Of Photography |
| 2023 | Backfire · as Cinematographer |
| 2023 | Deadly Western · as CinematographerNa Plexu |
| 2023 | Fatal Justice · as Cinematographer |
| 2023 | Night Cops · as Director Of Photography |
| 2023 | Convulsion · as Director Of Photography |
| 2023 | Crack · as Director Of Photography |
| 2023 | Another Way to Die · as Director Of Photography |
| 2023 | Amor Emanuelle · as Director Of Photography |
| 2023 | Bikini Hackers · as Director Of Photography |
| 2022 | Dark Deeds · as Director Of Photography |
| 2022 | American Western · as CinematographerNa Plexu |
| 2022 | Wicked Game · as Director Of Photography |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2022 | All About Araya · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2022 | Call Me Emanuelle · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2022 | Love Crime · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2021 | The Awakening of Emanuelle · as Director Of Photography |
| 2021 | Amityville Cop · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2021 | Kill Plan · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Sinful · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Quarantine Girl · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Choke · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Acrylic · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as StoryNa Plexu |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plexu |
| 2011 | American Nudist · as CinematographerNa Plexu |
| 2010 | American Mobster · as Co-Executive ProducerNa Plexu |
| 2008 | Amateur Porn Star Killer 2 · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Mad Cowgirl · as Director Of Photography |