Vietnam’s ‘The Ancestral Home’ Heads Skyline Media FilMart 2025
Skyline Media Unveils Horror-heavy SE-Asian Slate at Hong Kong Filmart 2025
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– Hong Kong – vietnam-based sales agent Skyline media is poised to make a significant impact at this year’s Hong Kong FilMart, presenting a diverse slate of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian films. The event, a key entertainment content marketplace, is being held from March 17-20 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
“The Ancestral Home” Leads the Charge
Headlining Skyline Media’s lineup is the box office phenomenon, “The Ancestral Home.” This film, directed by Huynh Lap, known for the “Land of Spirits” franchise, features phuong My Chi in her debut leading role.
“The Ancestral Home” has rapidly ascended to become Vietnam’s highest-grossing spiritual film of all time. The film is a family drama comedy that follows a Gen Z content creator who returns to her ancestral home seeking viral content, only to encounter her deceased brother’s ghost and navigate relationships wiht greedy relatives.
The film’s success is undeniable, having already grossed over $9 million with more than 2.8 million admissions in just two weeks. This achievement positions it as vietnam’s seventh highest-grossing local film.
Other key Titles in Skyline’s Portfolio
Skyline Media’s offerings extend beyond “the Ancestral Home,” featuring a range of compelling titles:
- “The Real Sister”: One of Vietnam’s biggest family dramas of 2024, directed by Khuong Ngoc and produced by Pham Tran Bao Quyen. The film boasts an all-star female cast. It held the top spot among local films for five consecutive weeks, surpassing $4 million domestically, and has expanded to over 100 locations across North America, with further expansion into Australia and New Zealand markets.
- “The Fatal Dealz”: Vietnam’s first thriller focused on high tech and AI-driven fraud,set for a third-quarter 2025 release. This cybercrime thriller comes from the creative team behind “Muoi: The Curse returns.”
Horror takes Centre Stage
This year, Skyline Media’s horror selections are notably strong, showcasing a variety of chilling narratives:
- “Gemini”: Vietnam’s first horror film centered on twins in the womb.
- “The Silent Game”: A thriller exploring body shaming and the dangers of social media.
- “the Bride”: A Thailand-Vietnam co-production centered around a haunted wedding dress.
- “Beheading”: A cambodian horror feature about an ancestral spirit threatening generations of a family.
A departure into Music
In a shift from genre films, Skyline Media is also presenting “Hoang Thuy Linh: Vietnamese concert Film.” This documentary captures the career-defining performance of the pop sensation, globally recognized for her viral hit “See Tình.”
Hong Kong Filmart Details
The Hong Kong Filmart is taking place from March 17-20 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This event serves as a crucial platform for international collaboration and the showcasing of diverse entertainment content. According to the HKTDC, the event will be held on 17-20 March 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The 2024 edition showcased a great variety of cross-media, cross-genre content from over 760 exhibitors from 27 countries and regions.
Skyline MediaS Horror-Heavy Slate at Hong Kong Filmart 2025: Q&A
Skyline Media, a Vietnam-based sales agent, is set to showcase a diverse lineup of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian films at the Hong Kong Filmart 2025. From box office hits to chilling horror narratives and even a music documentary, here’s everything you need to know about