Gregory Hatanaka
Produttore, Regista, Sceneggiatore, Attore, Montatore
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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| 2026 | Maid Robot 2Su Plex |
| 2026 | Do or Die · as Co-ProducerSu Plex |
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| 2026 | Boy of Your Dreams 2Su Plex |
| 2026 | Tutor EmanuelleSu Plex |
| 2026 | One Hour GirlfriendSu Plex |
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| 2025 | Lady in the Urn · as Executive Producer |
| 2025 | Bad Girl Sunday SchoolSu Plex |
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| 2025 | DivorcedSu Plex |
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| 2025 | Dance the Kung FuSu Plex |
| 2025 | The Creativity WorkshopSu Plex |
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| 2025 | The Centipede Strangler · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | Battle Beyond MarsSu 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 WerewolfSu Plex |
| 2024 | Slaughterhouse on the Hill · as Executive Producer |
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| 2024 | Blue BeltSu Plex |
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| 2024 | Crack: Back in Da HoodSu 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 ZoneSu Plex |
| 2023 | Deadly WesternSu 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 ProducerSu Plex |
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| 2022 | A Christmas InvitationSu Plex |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Executive ProducerSu Plex |
| 2022 | All About ArayaSu Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleSu Plex |
| 2022 | Love CrimeSu Plex |
| 2021 | The Wrong SarahSu Plex |
| 2021 | The Magical Christmas TreeSu Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Executive ProducerSu Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopSu Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Executive ProducerSu Plex |
| 2021 | Kill PlanSu Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Executive ProducerSu Plex |
| 2020 | SinfulSu Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Executive ProducerSu Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlSu Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeSu Plex |
| 2020 | AcrylicSu Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightSu Plex |
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| 2019 | Darling NikkiSu Plex |
| 2019 | The Haunting of La LloronaSu Plex |
| 2018 | Fatal PulseSu Plex |
| 2018 | War Raiders · as Executive ProducerSu Plex |
| 2017 | Faithless · as Associate ProducerSu Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Executive ProducerSu Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautySu Plex |
| 2016 | Toxic Apocalypse · as Associate Producer |
| 2015 | Sociopathia · as Executive ProducerSu Plex |
| 2015 | Cooking in with Joycelyne · as Executive Producer |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamSu Plex |
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| 2010 | PlaybackSu 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 | One Hour GirlfriendSu Plex |
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| 2023 | Deadly WesternSu Plex |
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| 2022 | American WesternSu Plex |
| 2022 | Bad TimingSu Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleSu Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy ChristmasSu Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopSu Plex |
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| 2021 | Kill PlanSu Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas LoveSu Plex |
| 2020 | HeartbeatSu Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlSu Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeSu Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightSu Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiSu Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautySu Plex |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamSu Plex |
| 2011 | American NudistSu Plex |
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| 2026 | One Hour GirlfriendSu Plex |
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| 2020 | HeartbeatSu Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeSu Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiSu Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautySu Plex |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance · as ScreenplaySu Plex |
| 2013 | Blue Dream · as ScreenplaySu Plex |
| 2011 | Violent Blue · as Screenplay |
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| 2026 | Jeffrey Epstein: The Bad Sleep Well · as Lapatas |
| 2024 | Blow Out · as Fatalama |
| 2024 | Yakuza Girl · as Takasi |
| 2024 | Bolero · as Slatist |
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| 2023 | Another Way to Die · as Raj Sati Benefit |
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| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance · as Richard ForstSu 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 HatanakaSu Plex |
| 2020 | Enter the Samurai · as Self |
| 2026 | Killer Fembots · as Director Of Photography |
| 2026 | Killer Fembots · as Written By |
| 2026 | Jeffrey Epstein: The Bad Sleep Well · as Director Of Photography |
| 2026 | Beyond Sasquatch · as Cinematographer |
| 2026 | One Hour Girlfriend · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2026 | Sudden Light · as Cinematographer |
| 2025 | American Psychopath · as Executive Co-Producer |
| 2024 | Staycation · as Contributing ProducerSu 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 | A Man Is Dead · as Cinematographer |
| 2024 | The DeMarco Crew · as Director Of Photography |
| 2023 | Backfire · as Cinematographer |
| 2023 | Deadly Western · as CinematographerSu 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 CinematographerSu Plex |
| 2022 | Wicked Game · as Director Of Photography |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2022 | All About Araya · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me Emanuelle · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2022 | Love Crime · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2021 | The Awakening of Emanuelle · as Director Of Photography |
| 2021 | Amityville Cop · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2021 | Kill Plan · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2020 | Sinful · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine Girl · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2020 | Choke · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2020 | Acrylic · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as StorySu Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Director Of PhotographySu Plex |
| 2011 | American Nudist · as CinematographerSu Plex |
| 2010 | American Mobster · as Co-Executive ProducerSu Plex |
| 2008 | Amateur Porn Star Killer 2 · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Mad Cowgirl · as Director Of Photography |