Taiwan‘s theatrical distribution powerhouse Vie Vision Pictures has secured exclusive distribution rights in Taiwan for Indo-Taiwanese action buddy comedy “Demon Hunters,” it was revealed at the Cannes Film Market.
The film is directed by Chen Mei-Juin (“The Gangster’s Daughter”) and produced by Light House Productions (Taiwan) and Kleos Entertainment Group (India).
The plot follows an unconventional partnership between a Taiwanese paranormal YouTuber and an Indian tech engineer who must join forces to combat a supernatural threat endangering both their worlds.
The cast is headlined by India’s Arjan Bajwa (Prime Video series “Bestseller”) and Taiwan’s J.C. Lin (“Breaking and Re-entering”) and also includes Regina Lei (“Antikalpa”), Jack Kao (“Seven Killings”) and Harry Chan (“A Boy and a Girl”). The DoP is Hong Kong veteran Tony Cheung (“Hidden Strike”).
Currently in post-production, “Demon Hunters” is targeting a winter 2025 theatrical release.
“We are thrilled to partner with Vie Vision Pictures to bring ‘Demon Hunters’ to Taiwanese audiences,” said Cindy Shyu, producer and founder of Light House Productions.
“Vie Vision’s commitment to the development of Taiwanese titles and globally resonant content makes them the ideal partner for this trailblazing project,” added Gayathiri Guliani, co-producer at Kleos Entertainment Group.
Vie Vision Pictures, established in 2006, counts major exhibition chains VieShow Cinemas and Miramar Cinema among its shareholders, which together control approximately 50% of Taiwan’s box office market share.
A spokesperson from Vie Vision Pictures said: “‘Demon Hunters’ is a cultural bridge and an exciting cinematic journey. The story is original, commercial, and culturally rich – exactly the kind of film that resonates with Taiwanese moviegoers.”
Light House Productions Limited focuses on film investments and productions with a mission to create universally appealing inspirational content that transcends national boundaries while celebrating cultural differences.
KEG specializes in curating content through global collaborations, with an emphasis on fostering cultural exchange and international co-productions while driving commerce through entertainment.
