Gregory Hatanaka
Productor, Director, Escritor, Actor, Editor
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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| 2025 | Lady in the Urn · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | DivorcedEn Plex |
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| 2025 | Dance the Kung FuEn Plex |
| 2025 | The Creativity WorkshopEn Plex |
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| 2025 | The Centipede Strangler · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | Battle Beyond MarsEn Plex |
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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 WerewolfEn Plex |
| 2024 | Slaughterhouse on the Hill · as Executive Producer |
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| 2024 | Blue BeltEn Plex |
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| 2024 | Crack: Back in Da Hood · as Executive ProducerEn Plex |
| 2024 | The DeMarco Crew · as Executive Producer |
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| 2023 | Allan Quatermain and the Spear of Destiny · as Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Scary Tales: Dead ZoneEn Plex |
| 2023 | Deadly WesternEn Plex |
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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 ProducerEn Plex |
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| 2022 | A Christmas InvitationEn Plex |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Executive ProducerEn Plex |
| 2022 | All About ArayaEn Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleEn Plex |
| 2022 | Love CrimeEn Plex |
| 2021 | The Wrong SarahEn Plex |
| 2021 | The Magical Christmas TreeEn Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Executive ProducerEn Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopEn Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Executive ProducerEn Plex |
| 2021 | Kill PlanEn Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Executive ProducerEn Plex |
| 2020 | SinfulEn Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Executive ProducerEn Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlEn Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeEn Plex |
| 2020 | AcrylicEn Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightEn Plex |
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| 2019 | Darling NikkiEn Plex |
| 2019 | The Haunting of La LloronaEn Plex |
| 2018 | Fatal PulseEn Plex |
| 2018 | War Raiders · as Executive ProducerEn Plex |
| 2017 | Faithless · as Associate ProducerEn Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Executive ProducerEn Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyEn Plex |
| 2016 | Toxic Apocalypse · as Associate Producer |
| 2015 | Sociopathia · as Executive ProducerEn Plex |
| 2015 | Cooking in with Joycelyne · as Executive Producer |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamEn Plex |
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| 2010 | PlaybackEn Plex |
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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 WesternEn Plex |
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| 2022 | American WesternEn Plex |
| 2022 | Bad TimingEn Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleEn Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy ChristmasEn Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopEn Plex |
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| 2021 | Kill PlanEn Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas LoveEn Plex |
| 2020 | HeartbeatEn Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlEn Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeEn Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightEn Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiEn Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyEn Plex |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamEn Plex |
| 2011 | American NudistEn Plex |
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| 2020 | HeartbeatEn Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeEn Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiEn Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyEn Plex |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance · as ScreenplayEn Plex |
| 2013 | Blue Dream · as ScreenplayEn Plex |
| 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 ForstEn Plex |
| 2011 | Violent Blue · as Kancha Cheena |
| 1990 | Come See the Paradise · as Trumpet Player |
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| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Gregory HatanakaEn Plex |
| 2020 | Enter the Samurai · as Self |
| 2026 | Sasquatch Within · as Director Of Photography |
| 2025 | American Psychopath · as Executive Co-Producer |
| 2024 | Staycation · as Contributing ProducerEn Plex |
| 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 CinematographerEn Plex |
| 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 CinematographerEn Plex |
| 2022 | Wicked Game · as Director Of Photography |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2022 | All About Araya · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me Emanuelle · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2022 | Love Crime · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2021 | The Awakening of Emanuelle · as Director Of Photography |
| 2021 | Amityville Cop · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2021 | Kill Plan · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2020 | Sinful · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine Girl · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2020 | Choke · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2020 | Acrylic · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as StoryEn Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Director Of PhotographyEn Plex |
| 2011 | American Nudist · as CinematographerEn Plex |
| 2010 | American Mobster · as Co-Executive ProducerEn Plex |
| 2008 | Amateur Porn Star Killer 2 · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Mad Cowgirl · as Director Of Photography |