Heng Tola is a Cambodian film director and producer. Some of the films he has worked on include Villa Horror, Ghost Banana Tree, Pteah khmaoch tinh, and Gratefulness.
Heng Tola | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer |
| Years active | 2000s - |
Background edit
Tola founded the film production company Campro Production with some of his friends in 2003.[1] He was also the managing director of Kirirom Cinema which was located on Sihanouk Boulevard.[2] He is the president of Ek Phnom Cinema which is located at Borey Raksmey, Battambang Province.[3]
Career edit
His film Gratefulness which starred Ly Chan Siha was an award winning film.[4] His film Ghost Banana Tree, released in 2004 was the fourth Campro production film.[citation needed] The 2005 horror film, The Forest received several award nominations at the Khmer National Film Festival. It managed to pick up the Best Special Effects award.[5] Also that year, Pteah khmaoch tinh aka The Haunted House was released, starring Chan Nary, Prak Sambath and Huy Yaleng.[6][7]
Tola has commented on the fluctuation of the Cambodian film industry, and how they could make it last.[8]
References edit
- ^ Taipei Times, Fri, Jan 06, 2006 - Page 16 News List, Cambodian films are undergoing a rebirth (Page 1)
- ^ The Cambodia Daily, April 26, 2006 - PM-Approved Film: Melodrama or Propaganda? by Kuch Naren
- ^ Cambodge Mag, 18 janvier 2018 - Cambodge : Nouveau cinéma à Battambang
- ^ Inquirer.net, October 07, 2011 - Colorful protagonists enliven unconventional screen treats By: Rito P. Asilo
- ^ Cinema Online, 25 October 2014 - Top 5 Cambodian Horror Movies, The Forest (2005) - Writer: Florey DM
- ^ IMDb -The Haunted House (2005
- ^ The Phnom Penh Post, Thu, 26 June 2008 - Villagers pray to spirits of 'ghost house' Tracey Shelton and Nguon Sovan
- ^ Taipei Times, Fri, Jan 06, 2006 - Page 16 News List, Cambodian films are undergoing a rebirth (Page 2)
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