Gregory Hatanaka
Producer, Regisseur, Schrijver, Acteur, Redacteur
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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
Known For
Cinematografie
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| 2026 | One Hour GirlfriendOp Plex |
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| 2025 | Lady in the Urn · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | DivorcedOp Plex |
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| 2025 | Dance the Kung FuOp Plex |
| 2025 | The Creativity WorkshopOp Plex |
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| 2025 | The Centipede Strangler · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | Battle Beyond MarsOp 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 WerewolfOp Plex |
| 2024 | Slaughterhouse on the Hill · as Executive Producer |
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| 2024 | Blue BeltOp Plex |
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| 2024 | Crack: Back in Da Hood · as Executive ProducerOp 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 ZoneOp Plex |
| 2023 | Deadly WesternOp 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 ProducerOp Plex |
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| 2022 | A Christmas InvitationOp Plex |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Executive ProducerOp Plex |
| 2022 | All About ArayaOp Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleOp Plex |
| 2022 | Love CrimeOp Plex |
| 2021 | The Wrong SarahOp Plex |
| 2021 | The Magical Christmas TreeOp Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Executive ProducerOp Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopOp Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Executive ProducerOp Plex |
| 2021 | Kill PlanOp Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Executive ProducerOp Plex |
| 2020 | SinfulOp Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Executive ProducerOp Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlOp Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeOp Plex |
| 2020 | AcrylicOp Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightOp Plex |
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| 2019 | Darling NikkiOp Plex |
| 2019 | The Haunting of La LloronaOp Plex |
| 2018 | Fatal PulseOp Plex |
| 2018 | War Raiders · as Executive ProducerOp Plex |
| 2017 | Faithless · as Associate ProducerOp Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Executive ProducerOp Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyOp Plex |
| 2016 | Toxic Apocalypse · as Associate Producer |
| 2015 | Sociopathia · as Executive ProducerOp Plex |
| 2015 | Cooking in with Joycelyne · as Executive Producer |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamOp Plex |
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| 2010 | PlaybackOp 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 GirlfriendOp Plex |
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| 2023 | Deadly WesternOp Plex |
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| 2022 | American WesternOp Plex |
| 2022 | Bad TimingOp Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleOp Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy ChristmasOp Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopOp Plex |
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| 2021 | Kill PlanOp Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas LoveOp Plex |
| 2020 | HeartbeatOp Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlOp Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeOp Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightOp Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiOp Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyOp Plex |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamOp Plex |
| 2011 | American NudistOp Plex |
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| 2026 | One Hour GirlfriendOp Plex |
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| 2020 | HeartbeatOp Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeOp Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiOp Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyOp Plex |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance · as ScreenplayOp Plex |
| 2013 | Blue Dream · as ScreenplayOp Plex |
| 2011 | Violent Blue · as Screenplay |
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| 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 ForstOp 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 HatanakaOp Plex |
| 2020 | Enter the Samurai · as Self |
| 2026 | Jeffrey Epstein: The Bad Sleep Well · as Director Of Photography |
| 2026 | One Hour Girlfriend · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2026 | Sudden Light · as Cinematographer |
| 2025 | American Psychopath · as Executive Co-Producer |
| 2024 | Staycation · as Contributing ProducerOp 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 CinematographerOp 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 CinematographerOp Plex |
| 2022 | Wicked Game · as Director Of Photography |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2022 | All About Araya · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me Emanuelle · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2022 | Love Crime · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2021 | The Awakening of Emanuelle · as Director Of Photography |
| 2021 | Amityville Cop · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2021 | Kill Plan · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2020 | Sinful · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine Girl · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2020 | Choke · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2020 | Acrylic · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as StoryOp Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Director Of PhotographyOp Plex |
| 2011 | American Nudist · as CinematographerOp Plex |
| 2010 | American Mobster · as Co-Executive ProducerOp Plex |
| 2008 | Amateur Porn Star Killer 2 · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Mad Cowgirl · as Director Of Photography |