Gregory Hatanaka
Produkcja, Reżyseria, Scenariusz, Aktor, Wydawca
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 | Dance the Kung FuNa Plex |
| 2025 | The Creativity WorkshopNa Plex |
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| 2025 | The Centipede Strangler · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | Battle Beyond MarsNa 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 WerewolfNa Plex |
| 2024 | Slaughterhouse on the Hill · as Executive Producer |
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| 2024 | Blue BeltNa Plex |
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| 2024 | Crack: Back in Da Hood · as Executive ProducerNa 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 ZoneNa Plex |
| 2023 | Deadly WesternNa 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 ProducerNa Plex |
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| 2022 | A Christmas InvitationNa Plex |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Executive ProducerNa Plex |
| 2022 | All About ArayaNa Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleNa Plex |
| 2022 | Love CrimeNa Plex |
| 2021 | The Wrong SarahNa Plex |
| 2021 | The Magical Christmas TreeNa Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Executive ProducerNa Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopNa Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Executive ProducerNa Plex |
| 2021 | Kill PlanNa Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Executive ProducerNa Plex |
| 2020 | SinfulNa Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Executive ProducerNa Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlNa Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeNa Plex |
| 2020 | AcrylicNa Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightNa Plex |
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| 2019 | Darling NikkiNa Plex |
| 2019 | The Haunting of La LloronaNa Plex |
| 2018 | Fatal PulseNa Plex |
| 2018 | War Raiders · as Executive ProducerNa Plex |
| 2017 | Faithless · as Associate ProducerNa Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Executive ProducerNa Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyNa Plex |
| 2016 | Toxic Apocalypse · as Associate Producer |
| 2015 | Sociopathia · as Executive ProducerNa Plex |
| 2015 | Cooking in with Joycelyne · as Executive Producer |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamNa Plex |
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| 2010 | PlaybackNa 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 WesternNa Plex |
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| 2022 | American WesternNa Plex |
| 2022 | Bad TimingNa Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleNa Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy ChristmasNa Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopNa Plex |
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| 2021 | Kill PlanNa Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas LoveNa Plex |
| 2020 | HeartbeatNa Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlNa Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeNa Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightNa Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiNa Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyNa Plex |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamNa Plex |
| 2011 | American NudistNa Plex |
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| 2020 | HeartbeatNa Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeNa Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiNa Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyNa Plex |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance · as ScreenplayNa Plex |
| 2013 | Blue Dream · as ScreenplayNa 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 ForstNa 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 HatanakaNa 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 PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2026 | Sudden Light · as Cinematographer |
| 2025 | American Psychopath · as Executive Co-Producer |
| 2024 | Staycation · as Contributing ProducerNa 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 CinematographerNa 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 CinematographerNa Plex |
| 2022 | Wicked Game · as Director Of Photography |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2022 | All About Araya · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me Emanuelle · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2022 | Love Crime · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2021 | The Awakening of Emanuelle · as Director Of Photography |
| 2021 | Amityville Cop · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2021 | Kill Plan · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2020 | Sinful · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine Girl · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2020 | Choke · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2020 | Acrylic · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as StoryNa Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Director Of PhotographyNa Plex |
| 2011 | American Nudist · as CinematographerNa Plex |
| 2010 | American Mobster · as Co-Executive ProducerNa Plex |
| 2008 | Amateur Porn Star Killer 2 · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Mad Cowgirl · as Director Of Photography |