Gregory Hatanaka
Produtor, Diretor, Escritor, Ator, 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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Filmography
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| 2025 | Lady in the Urn · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | DivorcedNo Plex |
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| 2025 | Dance the Kung FuNo Plex |
| 2025 | The Creativity WorkshopNo Plex |
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| 2025 | The Centipede Strangler · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | Battle Beyond MarsNo 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 WerewolfNo Plex |
| 2024 | Slaughterhouse on the Hill · as Executive Producer |
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| 2024 | Blue BeltNo Plex |
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| 2024 | Crack: Back in Da Hood · as Executive ProducerNo 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 ZoneNo Plex |
| 2023 | Deadly WesternNo 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 ProducerNo Plex |
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| 2022 | A Christmas InvitationNo Plex |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Executive ProducerNo Plex |
| 2022 | All About ArayaNo Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleNo Plex |
| 2022 | Love CrimeNo Plex |
| 2021 | The Wrong SarahNo Plex |
| 2021 | The Magical Christmas TreeNo Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Executive ProducerNo Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopNo Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Executive ProducerNo Plex |
| 2021 | Kill PlanNo Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Executive ProducerNo Plex |
| 2020 | SinfulNo Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Executive ProducerNo Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlNo Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeNo Plex |
| 2020 | AcrylicNo Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightNo Plex |
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| 2019 | Darling NikkiNo Plex |
| 2019 | The Haunting of La LloronaNo Plex |
| 2018 | Fatal PulseNo Plex |
| 2018 | War Raiders · as Executive ProducerNo Plex |
| 2017 | Faithless · as Associate ProducerNo Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Executive ProducerNo Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyNo Plex |
| 2016 | Toxic Apocalypse · as Associate Producer |
| 2015 | Sociopathia · as Executive ProducerNo Plex |
| 2015 | Cooking in with Joycelyne · as Executive Producer |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamNo Plex |
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| 2010 | PlaybackNo 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 WesternNo Plex |
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| 2022 | American WesternNo Plex |
| 2022 | Bad TimingNo Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuelleNo Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy ChristmasNo Plex |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopNo Plex |
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| 2021 | Kill PlanNo Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas LoveNo Plex |
| 2020 | HeartbeatNo Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlNo Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeNo Plex |
| 2020 | Body of NightNo Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiNo Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyNo Plex |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamNo Plex |
| 2011 | American NudistNo Plex |
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| 2020 | HeartbeatNo Plex |
| 2020 | ChokeNo Plex |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiNo Plex |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyNo Plex |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance · as ScreenplayNo Plex |
| 2013 | Blue Dream · as ScreenplayNo Plex |
| 2011 | Violent Blue · as Screenplay |
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| 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 ForstNo 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 HatanakaNo 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 Photography |
| 2026 | Sudden Light · as Cinematographer |
| 2025 | American Psychopath · as Executive Co-Producer |
| 2024 | Staycation · as Contributing ProducerNo 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 CinematographerNo 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 CinematographerNo Plex |
| 2022 | Wicked Game · as Director Of Photography |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2022 | All About Araya · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2022 | Call Me Emanuelle · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2022 | Love Crime · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2021 | The Awakening of Emanuelle · as Director Of Photography |
| 2021 | Amityville Cop · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2021 | Kill Plan · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2020 | Sinful · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2020 | Quarantine Girl · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2020 | Choke · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2020 | Acrylic · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as StoryNo Plex |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Director Of PhotographyNo Plex |
| 2011 | American Nudist · as CinematographerNo Plex |
| 2010 | American Mobster · as Co-Executive ProducerNo Plex |
| 2008 | Amateur Porn Star Killer 2 · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Mad Cowgirl · as Director Of Photography |