Hong Kong – Hong Kong movies showcased at Osaka Asian Film Festival (with photos)

Hong Kong movies showcased at Osaka Asian Film Festival (with photos)

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     The 19th Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) from March 1 to 10 is running a “Special Focus on Hong Kong” feature programme, showcasing the vibrancy of Hong Kong’s film industry to Japanese movie lovers.

     As part of the programme, the Hong Kong Gala Screening featuring Hong Kong film “The Moon Thieves” was held in Osaka, Japan, tonight (March 5). “The Moon Thieves” was also chosen as the Special Opening Film of the OAFF this year.

     Speaking at the reception before the screening, the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome Au, said that this has been the 13th consecutive year of collaboration with the OAFF to present a wide range of Hong Kong films to Japanese audiences.

     “We are much obliged to the OAFF for curating the ‘Special Focus on Hong Kong’. This year, a total of seven Hong Kong movies that span across various genres are presented, including ‘The Lyricist Wannabe’ contending for the festival’s prestigious awards,” she said.

     She also introduced to players in the film industry the Hong Kong-Europe-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme, which subsidises film projects co-produced by Hong Kong filmmakers and their Asian/European counterparts, noting that it will start accepting applications in the second quarter of 2024.  

     At the screening which was attended by some 300 film fans, Miss Au was joined by director Yuen Kim-wai and actor Kazuya Tanabe of “The Moon Thieves”, as well as other Hong Kong film professionals whose works have been selected for screening at the film festival. Yuen and Tanabe also participated in a sharing session with the audience after the screening.

     The “Special Focus on Hong Kong” programme was supported by Create Hong Kong, the Film Development Fund and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo).

ReadersMagnet Showcased Trinidad Rodriguez’s “His Grace: Through Time and Space” at the 2023 Guadalajara International Book Fair

Trinidads resilience to persevere in the face of adversity makes her book an illuminating read, providing insights readers from all walks of life can apply to their lives.

San Diego, CA USA – WEBWIRE

ReadersMagnet displayed Trinidad Rodriguezs His Grace: Through Time and Space at the 2023 Guadalajara International Book Fair.

Grace is a gift from God, given out of His goodness, not based on humanitys merit or deeds. Like His power, His grace is boundless, and His plans are perfect. This is the premise of Trinidad Rodriguezs book His Grace: Through Time and Space. The book was exhibited by ReadersMagnet, a self-publishing company, at the 2023 Guadalajara International Book Fair. The book fair occurred from November 25 to December 3, 2023, at the Expo Guadalajara Convention Center, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Trinidad Rodriguez, LPC, NBCC, has come up with her following collection of stories that showcase how God weaves all peoples lives together in an omniscient way. His Grace details how God has guided her through her life to serve people. It contains ten or more stories on how Gods plan for each person connects people from all walks of life. Along with real-life stories, the book includes poems and Bible verses that uplift the spirit.

Trini has experienced both the comforts and discomforts that life can bring. Still, her resilience to persevere in the face of adversity makes her book an illuminating read, providing insights readers from all walks of life can apply to their lives. His Grace retrospectively explores how God led these clients to Trini for a specific purpose. As one examines the books pages, one will discover how ones life can impact people far beyond their circle and how it could shape the people they may meet in the future.

Interested readers may grab a copy of Trinidad Rodriguezs His Grace: Through Time and Space on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and ReadersMagnet Bookstore. Learn more about Trini and her works by visiting her website: https://www.trinir.com/.

His Grace: Through Time and Space
Author: Trinidad Rodriguez
Genre: Memoir
Publisher: ReadersMagnet LLC
Published date: August 16, 2023

Author

Trini has spent over 40 years in practice as a licensed therapist, guiding her clients through their needs and helping them determine the next step on their journey forward. Her experience as a psychotherapist has connected her to people from all walks of life. With her educational training, Trini pulls in her experiences as a wife, then a single mother to three, putting herself through school. She knows all the comforts and discomforts that life can bring; her resilience to persevere despite them transforms this book into an illumination for your own life.

ReadersMagnet Showcased “Papa’s Lessons: A Soviet Survivor’s Story” by Mariya Timkovsky at the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair

Papas Lessons is a breathtaking narrative of an ordinary Russian survivor that is poignant and inspiring. It tells the story of Vladimir Naumovich Timkovsky, who overcame immense obstacles.

San Diego, CA – WEBWIRE

“In a time of conflict, take the time to look beyond the news headlines and notice the average citizens. Youll find yourself sharing more in common with those halfway across the world than you may have realized at first,”

The biography Papas Lessons: A Soviet Survivors Story was displayed by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse). The book trade fair occurred last October 18-22, 2023, at the Frankfurt Trade Fair grounds in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

The 75th-anniversary edition of the show attracted over 105,000 trade visitors from 130 countries during the three prime trade days last October. From publishers to literary connoisseurs, visitors worldwide were delighted to explore ReadersMagnets featured books, especially Mariyas book, which offers relevant ideas for todays global readers.

Papas Lessons is the inspiring true story of Vladimir Naumovich Timkovsky, a man who overcame immense obstacles and soon became a beloved math teacher. He endured the horrors of World War II, the loss of his father, anti-Semitism, Soviet-era poverty, multiple bouts of sickness, and frequently interrupted schooling. Despite these hardships, he remained determined to pursue his dreams and never let lifes limitations stop him. His legacy transcended borders from Leningrad to Siberia and eventually to New York City.

Vladimir Timkovsky is the grandfather of author Mariya Timkovsky. Deeply inspired by his discipline and altruism, Mariya documented and chronicled her grandfathers extraordinary life stories in her debut book.

In her foreword of Papas Lessons, Mariya said: The story you are about to read is multiple years in the making. My grandfather, Vladimir Naumovich Timkovsky, had shared stories about his life with me all of the time, but I made the decision to begin documenting it so that it can be preserved for longer.

With the help of my father, Igor Timkovsky, I received many audio recordings in which my grandfather shares his life in a semi-chronological way. These were all in Russian, which I translated over a number of years in between my regular day job as a teacher. After a certain point, he chose to write some of his stories by hand, which he neatly labeled and organized for me.

Mariya allowed her grandfathers stories to guide her, making her writing process unique. In her writing, she provided explanations of the correct pronunciation and usage of the Russian language to help her readers understand better. She completed her book with the help of her father, Igor.

Papas Lessons is a breathtaking narrative of an ordinary Russian survivor that is poignant and inspiring. With sincerity, wit, and sensitivity, Mariya captures her grandfathers legacy in all its glory: vast, empowering, resilient, and remarkable.

Order a copy of Papas Lessons: A Soviet Survivors Story by Mariya Timkovsky today on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Papas Lessons: A Soviet Survivors Story
Author: Mariya Timkovsky
Genre: Nonfiction/Biography
Publisher: Amazon Kindle Direct-Publishing
Published date: May 20, 2022

Author

Mariya Timkovsky was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and immigrated with her parents and grandparents to New York City when she was nine months old. She grew up listening to her grandparents stories of their lives in the Soviet Union, and they passed down their love of literature to her. After receiving her B.A. from Brandeis University in Psychology and English and M.A. from Lesley University in Moderate Special Education, she continued to reside in Massachusetts with her partner. She began her career teaching middle school English Language Arts, following in her grandfathers footsteps.

ReadersMagnet Showcased “The Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter” by Chris Cochrane at the 2023 Guadalajara International Book Fair

The Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter is an enchanting tale that follows Olivia and Caroline. It reminds readers that whats on the outside doesnt always reflect whats on the inside.

San Diego, California – WEBWIRE

ReadersMagnet displayed “The Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter” by Chris Cochrane at the 2023 Guadalajara International Book Fair.

The childrens book by Chris Cochrane, The Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter, was displayed by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2023 Guadalajara International Book Fair. The book fair occurred from November 25 to December 3, 2023, at the Expo Guadalajara Convention Center, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Fond of nature, sports, fantasy, sci-fi movies, and TV shows, author Chris Cochrane draws his writing inspiration from the world around him. Chris started scribbling stories to entertain and amuse his children at his wifes suggestion, reflecting his creative and highly imaginative mind. One is The Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter, an enchanting tale that follows Olivia and Caroline. The two young sisters are bound for an exciting adventure with their father as they meet a fascinating creature secretly helping them.

Although initially skeptical about its existence, the girls eventually find the shy Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter and work hard to earn its trust and friendship. Cochranes message is about accepting physical differences and not judging someone based on their appearance alone. It reminds readers that whats on the outside doesnt always reflect whats on the inside.

The book has the potential to become an iconic story that will be loved and enjoyed by children of all ages. It features curious and adventurous characters who will capture the hearts of readers. With the help of Indre Ta, new and beautiful creations of Cochranes characters are brought to life through vivid imagery. These images will live in the hearts and minds of readers for generations to come.

Get a copy of The Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter by Chris Cochrane on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more about the author and his works by visiting https://www.ccochranebooks.com/.

The Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter
Author: Chris Cochrane
Genre: Childrens Literature
Publisher: Hawes & Jenkins
Published date: March 27, 2023

Authors Biography
Chris Cochrane, an author gifted with an incredibly active imagination, has completed his book The Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter, a charming story centered around two young sisters who believe a friendly creature has been doing their chores for them, and set off with their dad to thank him for being such a helpful friend.

Fond of nature, sports, and fantasy and sci-fi movies and TV shows, author Chris Cochrane draws his writing inspiration from the world around him but most especially from his family: his wife Stephanie and their four children.

A salesman with a bachelors degree in business, Chris writes to entertain and amuse and loves inventing weird and wacky words, phrases, and creatures with which to delight his children. At his wifes suggestion, he began to write his stories down so that other children could enjoy them too.

ReadersMagnet Showcased “Into Abyssinia: The Odyssey of a Family” by Carl E. Hansen at the 2023 Guadalajara International Book Fair

In his autobiographical book, Carl gives an informative and lively account of the first eight years of his and his familys living and serving in pre-revolutionary feudal Ethiopia.

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ReadersMagnet displayed Into Abyssinia: The Odyssey of a Family by Carl E. Hansen at the 2023 Guadalajara International Book Fair.

Ethiopia, one of the worlds oldest countries, has over 3000 years of history and is known as Africas first independent nation. As such, the place is brimming with profound stories such as Carl E. Hansens autobiography Into Abyssinia: The Odyssey of a Family, by which value goes beyond the African continent. The book was displayed by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2023 Guadalajara International Book Fair. The book fair occurred from November 25 to December 3, 2023, at the Expo Guadalajara Convention Center, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

In his autobiographical book, Carl gives an informative and lively account of the first eight years of his and his familys living and serving in pre-revolutionary feudal Ethiopia. The events occurred from 1967 to 1975, a pivotal time in Ethiopias history, marked by growing discontent with feudalism and the ancient imperial regime that supported it.

During the 1960s, the Ethiopian Empire began to experience political instability. Ethiopians suffer from a slow pace of economic development, stagnating quality of life, and human rights abuses. It was a time of increasing turmoil that, amid drought and famine, spilled over into an armed revolution, a time when ignorant men with guns overpowered the best minds and forced a tradition-bound society to join in a bloody experiment with radical socialism.

It was a time when the slow and challenging years of missionary effort in planting the seeds of the Christian gospel began to sprout, take root, and grow into what would become a mighty movement of transformation in that society. Into Abyssinia is a story of adventure as a novice missionary couple learns and adapts to a vastly different culture while raising a family in the less-developed hinterlands.

Into Abyssinia: The Odyssey of a Family was well-received at the Guadalajara International Book Fair 2023. Enjoy a poignant read with Carl E. Hansens book, available on WestbowPress, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. To learn more about the authors work, visit https://www.carlehansen.org/.

Into Abyssinia: The Odyssey of a Family
Author: Carl E. Hansen
Published Date: March 29, 2023
Publisher: Westbow Press
Genre: Memoir/Autobiography

Authors Biography

Carl Edward Hansen was born and raised in rural Alberta and Ontario, Canada. He holds a BA degree (1965) from Eastern Mennonite College in Virginia and graduate degrees from Goshen Biblical Seminary (M. Div., 1971) in Indiana and Fuller Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1985) in California. He was united in marriage with Vera Dorothy King in 1964. Together, they served as missionaries in eastern Africa for over thirty-two years.

Carl served as a high school teacher at the Nazareth Bible Academy from 1967 to 1970 and then as director of a development project in Ethiopia from 1972 to 1975. Between 1975 and 1984, Carl served as a pastor in Alberta. Carl and Vera returned to Africa in 1985, directing a rural community development project in western Kenya, then teaching at the Daystar University in Nairobi until 1995. In January 1996, Carl and Vera returned to Ethiopia to assist the Meserete Kristos Church establish its Meserete Kristos College, now Seminary. They retired to Harrisonburg, VA, in 2011.

Carl and Vera raised four daughters and have nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.