Recognition & Global Milestones
At Phoenix Waters Productions, we measure success by impact: festival selections, global press, and real audience reach. From Raindance to VIFF and coverage in Variety and Deadline, our recognition reflects a clear mission—bridge East and West through bold, genre-driven stories that travel. Below is a curated snapshot of milestones across our films, series, and cross-border productions.
festival selections
Production Territories Covered Across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
major press features
Cast & Crew Across Projects
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Festival Highlights
A curated selection of international recognition for our storytelling and cross-border productions.
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF)
Official Selection (TAPE)
Raindance Film Festival
Official Selection, Best International Feature Nominee (TAPE)
Asian Film Festival Barcelona
Special Section (TAPE)
LA WEB FEST
Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Actress, Best Drama Nominee (TAPE)
Houston AAPI Film Festival
Official Selection (TAPE)
Seattle Film Festival
Official Selection (TAPE)
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Media Recognition
Our work has been spotlighted in leading entertainment and business media worldwide.
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Speaking Highlights
Highlights from panels, talks, and industry appearances by Bizhan Tong.
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Quote Wall
Critics, partners, and media on TAPE and our projects:
“Phoenix Waters Productions has been instrumental in revitalizing Hong Kong cinema through projects like Tape, Forensic Psychologist, and The Audition.”
— Variety
“ATV, strategically in partnership with Phoenix Waters Productions, has devised a business model that is global in outlook… to bring local stories to global audiences.”
— Jonas Chan, Executive Director, ATV (via Screen Daily)
“A searing, stylish, and powerful update of Richard Linklater’s Tape… skillfully delivers emotive storytelling and dramatic depth in real time.”
— Flickering Myth
“Phoenix Waters is helping revitalise Hong Kong’s TV production industry.”
— HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council)
“It’s incredibly exciting to be working on Forensic Psychologist, a series which has such a strong dramatic premise with global potential… We are delighted to partner with Bizhan Tong and Phoenix Waters Productions.”
— Alistair Jennings, SVP International Sales, APAC, Endeavor Content via Deadline
“TAPE is a gripping watch. Beyond #MeToo with an East Asian Hong Kong perspective… best yet in @raindancefilmfestival.”
— @cleantechken, Raindance Audience Member
“Bizhan has done a phenomenal job of preserving the intimate, character-driven intensity of the original while making it resonate on a global scale.”
— Letterboxd Reviewer
“A raw and thrilling Hong Kong remake… Selena Lee delivers a high-impact performance… pulling and almost drowning viewers with its rawness.”
— Fête Chinoise
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