Gregory Hatanaka
制片人, 导演, 编剧, 演员, 剪辑师
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 2Plex提供 |
| 2026 | Do or Die · as Co-ProducerPlex提供 |
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| 2026 | Boy of Your Dreams 2Plex提供 |
| 2026 | Tutor EmanuellePlex提供 |
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| 2025 | Lady in the Urn · as Executive Producer |
| 2025 | Bad Girl Sunday SchoolPlex提供 |
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| 2025 | DivorcedPlex提供 |
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| 2025 | Dance the Kung FuPlex提供 |
| 2025 | The Creativity WorkshopPlex提供 |
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| 2025 | The Centipede Strangler · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | Battle Beyond MarsPlex提供 |
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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 WerewolfPlex提供 |
| 2024 | Slaughterhouse on the Hill · as Executive Producer |
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| 2024 | Blue BeltPlex提供 |
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| 2024 | Crack: Back in Da HoodPlex提供 |
| 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 ZonePlex提供 |
| 2023 | Deadly WesternPlex提供 |
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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 ProducerPlex提供 |
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| 2022 | A Christmas InvitationPlex提供 |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Executive ProducerPlex提供 |
| 2022 | All About ArayaPlex提供 |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuellePlex提供 |
| 2022 | Love CrimePlex提供 |
| 2021 | The Wrong SarahPlex提供 |
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| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Executive ProducerPlex提供 |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopPlex提供 |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Executive ProducerPlex提供 |
| 2021 | Kill PlanPlex提供 |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Executive ProducerPlex提供 |
| 2020 | SinfulPlex提供 |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Executive ProducerPlex提供 |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlPlex提供 |
| 2020 | ChokePlex提供 |
| 2020 | AcrylicPlex提供 |
| 2020 | Body of NightPlex提供 |
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| 2019 | Darling NikkiPlex提供 |
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| 2018 | Fatal PulsePlex提供 |
| 2018 | War Raiders · as Executive ProducerPlex提供 |
| 2017 | Faithless · as Associate ProducerPlex提供 |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Executive ProducerPlex提供 |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyPlex提供 |
| 2016 | Toxic Apocalypse · as Associate Producer |
| 2015 | Sociopathia · as Executive ProducerPlex提供 |
| 2015 | Cooking in with Joycelyne · as Executive Producer |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamPlex提供 |
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| 2010 | PlaybackPlex提供 |
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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 WesternPlex提供 |
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| 2022 | American WesternPlex提供 |
| 2022 | Bad TimingPlex提供 |
| 2022 | Call Me EmanuellePlex提供 |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy ChristmasPlex提供 |
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| 2021 | Amityville CopPlex提供 |
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| 2021 | Kill PlanPlex提供 |
| 2020 | A Christmas LovePlex提供 |
| 2020 | HeartbeatPlex提供 |
| 2020 | Quarantine GirlPlex提供 |
| 2020 | ChokePlex提供 |
| 2020 | Body of NightPlex提供 |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiPlex提供 |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyPlex提供 |
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| 2013 | Blue DreamPlex提供 |
| 2011 | American NudistPlex提供 |
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| 2020 | HeartbeatPlex提供 |
| 2020 | ChokePlex提供 |
| 2019 | Darling NikkiPlex提供 |
| 2016 | Caged BeautyPlex提供 |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance · as ScreenplayPlex提供 |
| 2013 | Blue Dream · as ScreenplayPlex提供 |
| 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 |
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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 ForstPlex提供 |
| 2011 | Violent Blue · as Kancha Cheena |
| 1990 | Come See the Paradise · as Trumpet Player |
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| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Gregory HatanakaPlex提供 |
| 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 PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2026 | Sudden Light · as Cinematographer |
| 2025 | American Psychopath · as Executive Co-Producer |
| 2024 | Staycation · as Contributing ProducerPlex提供 |
| 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 CinematographerPlex提供 |
| 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 CinematographerPlex提供 |
| 2022 | Wicked Game · as Director Of Photography |
| 2022 | Bad Timing · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2022 | All About Araya · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2022 | Call Me Emanuelle · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2022 | Love Crime · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2021 | A Wiseguy Christmas · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2021 | The Awakening of Emanuelle · as Director Of Photography |
| 2021 | Amityville Cop · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2021 | American Mobster: Retribution · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2021 | Kill Plan · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2020 | A Christmas Love · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2020 | Sinful · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2020 | Heartbeat · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2020 | Quarantine Girl · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2020 | Choke · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2020 | Acrylic · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2020 | Body of Night · as StoryPlex提供 |
| 2017 | Holy Terror · as Director Of PhotographyPlex提供 |
| 2011 | American Nudist · as CinematographerPlex提供 |
| 2010 | American Mobster · as Co-Executive ProducerPlex提供 |
| 2008 | Amateur Porn Star Killer 2 · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Mad Cowgirl · as Director Of Photography |