Gregory Hatanaka
Producteur, Directeur, Scénariste, Acteur, Éditeur
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.
Films & Séries sur Plex
Connue pour
Filmographie
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| 2026 | Maid Robot 2Sur Plex |
| 2026 | Sasquatch WithinSur Plex |
| 2026 | Do or Die · as Co-ProducerSur Plex |
| 2026 | Robot GirlsSur Plex |
| 2026 | Beyond SasquatchSur Plex |
| 2026 | Maid RobotSur Plex |
| 2026 | Boy of Your Dreams 2Sur Plex |
| 2026 | Lucid StateSur Plex |
| 2026 | Tutor EmanuelleSur Plex |
| 2026 | One Hour GirlfriendSur Plex |
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| 2026 | Bikini NursesSur Plex |
| 2026 | Warren CountySur Plex |
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| 2026 | Dark PlacesSur Plex |
| 2026 | Shadow DeathSur Plex |
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| 2026 | Say Cheese · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
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| 2025 | The Dead GuySur Plex |
| 2025 | Lady in the Urn · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2025 | Haunted House MovieSur Plex |
| 2025 | Bad Girl Sunday SchoolSur Plex |
| 2025 | Amityville ChupacabraSur Plex |
| 2025 | Love SpellSur Plex |
| 2025 | Bad Girl SchoolSur Plex |
| 2025 | RobocidalSur Plex |
| 2025 | Amityville: La LloronaSur Plex |
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| 2025 | DivorcedSur Plex |
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| 2025 | Robot Girlfriend: RevengeSur Plex |
| 2025 | Boy of Your DreamsSur Plex |
| 2025 | Dance the Kung FuSur Plex |
| 2025 | The Creativity WorkshopSur Plex |
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| 2025 | The Centipede Strangler · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | Butchered by SundownSur Plex |
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| 2025 | Paranormal Body StreamSur Plex |
| 2025 | Battle Beyond MarsSur Plex |
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| 2025 | Poison TreeSur Plex |
| 2025 | American ScreamSur Plex |
| 2025 | Trail Cam Sasquatch · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2025 | NeptuneSur Plex |
| 2024 | Blow OutSur Plex |
| 2024 | Maid Droid OriginsSur Plex |
| 2024 | One Million Babes BC · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2024 | Souls of the Damned · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2024 | Souls of the Damned · as Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Scary Tales: Dark WalkerSur Plex |
| 2024 | Yakuza GirlSur Plex |
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| 2024 | American WerewolfSur Plex |
| 2024 | Slaughterhouse on the Hill · as Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Boiling PointSur Plex |
| 2024 | Blue BeltSur Plex |
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| 2024 | PanicSur Plex |
| 2024 | A Man Is DeadSur Plex |
| 2024 | Crack: Back in Da HoodSur Plex |
| 2024 | The DeMarco Crew · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2023 | BackfireSur Plex |
| 2023 | Allan Quatermain and the Spear of Destiny · as Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Scary Tales: Dead ZoneSur Plex |
| 2023 | Deadly WesternSur Plex |
| 2023 | BorderlineSur Plex |
| 2023 | Mansplained · as Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Baby Cat · as Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Fatal JusticeSur Plex |
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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 ProducerSur Plex |
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| 2022 | A Christmas InvitationSur Plex |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2022 | All About ArayaSur Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleSur Plex |
| 2022 | Love CrimeSur Plex |
| 2021 | The Wrong SarahSur Plex |
| 2021 | The Magical Christmas TreeSur Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopSur Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2021 | Kill PlanSur Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2020 | SinfulSur Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlSur Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeSur Plex |
| 2020 | AcrylicSur Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightSur Plex |
| 2020 | Enter the SamuraiSur Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiSur Plex |
| 2019 | The Haunting of La LloronaSur Plex |
| 2018 | Fatal PulseSur Plex |
| 2018 | War Raiders · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2017 | Faithless · as Associate ProducerSur Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautySur Plex |
| 2016 | Toxic Apocalypse · as Associate Producer |
| 2015 | Sociopathia · as Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2015 | Cooking in with Joycelyne · as Executive Producer |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly VengeanceSur Plex |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamSur Plex |
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| 2010 | PlaybackSur 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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| 2026 | Sasquatch WithinSur Plex |
| 2026 | Beyond SasquatchSur Plex |
| 2026 | One Hour GirlfriendSur Plex |
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| 2024 | Blow OutSur Plex |
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| 2024 | Boiling PointSur Plex |
| 2024 | PanicSur Plex |
| 2024 | A Man Is DeadSur Plex |
| 2024 | The DeMarco CrewSur Plex |
| 2023 | BackfireSur Plex |
| 2023 | Deadly WesternSur Plex |
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| 2022 | American WesternSur Plex |
| 2022 | Bad TimingSur Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleSur Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy ChristmasSur Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopSur Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: RetributionSur Plex |
| 2021 | Kill PlanSur Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas LoveSur Plex |
| 2020 | HeartbeatSur Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlSur Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeSur Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightSur Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiSur Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautySur Plex |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly VengeanceSur Plex |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamSur Plex |
| 2011 | American NudistSur Plex |
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| 2026 | Sasquatch WithinSur Plex |
| 2026 | Beyond SasquatchSur Plex |
| 2026 | One Hour GirlfriendSur Plex |
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| 2024 | Blow OutSur Plex |
| 2024 | Boiling PointSur Plex |
| 2024 | A Man Is DeadSur Plex |
| 2023 | BackfireSur Plex |
| 2020 | HeartbeatSur Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeSur Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiSur Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautySur Plex |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance · as ScreenplaySur Plex |
| 2013 | Blue Dream · as ScreenplaySur Plex |
| 2011 | Violent Blue · as Screenplay |
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| 2026 | Say Cheese · as PodcasterSur Plex |
| 2024 | Blow Out · as FatalamaSur Plex |
| 2024 | Yakuza Girl · as TakasiSur Plex |
| 2024 | Bolero · as Slatist |
| 2024 | A Man Is DeadSur Plex |
| 2023 | Another Way to Die · as Raj Sati Benefit |
| 2020 | Banned, Exploited & Blacklisted: The Underground Work of Controversial Filmmaker Shane Ryan · as (segment: The Making Of Samurai Cop 2) |
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| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance · as Richard ForstSur Plex |
| 2011 | Violent Blue · as Kancha Cheena |
| 1990 | Come See the Paradise · as Trumpet Player |
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| 2024 | Blow OutSur Plex |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly VengeanceSur Plex |
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| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Gregory HatanakaSur Plex |
| 2020 | Enter the Samurai · as SelfSur Plex |
| 2026 | Killer Fembots · as Director Of Photography |
| 2026 | Killer Fembots · as Written By |
| 2026 | Sasquatch Within · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2026 | Beyond Sasquatch · as CinematographerSur Plex |
| 2026 | One Hour Girlfriend · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2026 | Sudden Light · as Cinematographer |
| 2025 | American Psychopath · as Executive Co-ProducerSur Plex |
| 2024 | Staycation · as Contributing ProducerSur Plex |
| 2024 | Blow Out · as CinematographerSur Plex |
| 2024 | Bolero · as Cinematographer |
| 2024 | Boiling Point · as CinematographerSur Plex |
| 2024 | Panic · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2024 | Amityville Backpack · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 2024 | A Man Is Dead · as CinematographerSur Plex |
| 2024 | The DeMarco Crew · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2023 | Backfire · as CinematographerSur Plex |
| 2023 | Deadly Western · as CinematographerSur Plex |
| 2023 | Fatal Justice · as CinematographerSur Plex |
| 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 CinematographerSur Plex |
| 2022 | Wicked Game · as Director Of Photography |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2022 | All About Araya · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me Emanuelle · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2022 | Love Crime · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2021 | The Awakening of Emanuelle · as Director Of Photography |
| 2021 | Amityville Cop · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2021 | Kill Plan · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
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| 2020 | Sinful · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine Girl · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2020 | Choke · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2020 | Acrylic · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as StorySur Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Director Of PhotographySur Plex |
| 2011 | American Nudist · as CinematographerSur Plex |
| 2010 | American Mobster · as Co-Executive ProducerSur Plex |
| 2008 | Amateur Porn Star Killer 2 · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Mad Cowgirl · as Director Of Photography |