Singapore's Wuxia Sci-Fi 'The House on the Moon' Lands Parallax Films for Worldwide Sales Ahead of Locarno Bow

Parallax Films has acquired worldwide sales rights to "The House on the Moon," a Singaporean wuxia science-fiction feature set to world-premiere in international competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, as reported by nkomode.com. The company will serve as the film's global sales agent, holding exclusive rights across most international territories.

nkomode.comLocarno Winner Nelson Yeo’s ‘The House on the Moon’ Boards Parallax Films for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety confirmed the deal, noting that exceptions include German-speaking territories, Taiwan, and Singapore, where Parallax holds non-exclusive rights alongside other Southeast Asian regions. The film blends wuxia martial arts traditions with science fiction elements, a hybrid approach that distinguishes it in the festival lineup.

VarietyParallax Films Acquires Worldwide Sales Rights to Nelson Yeo's Wuxia Sci-Fi 'The House on the Moon' Ahead of Locarno Premiere

Directed by Nelson Yeo and co-written with Vicki Yang, "The House on the Moon" marks Yeo's return to Locarno, where he previously won awards. The competition slot adds prestige to the project as Parallax prepares to introduce it to buyers worldwide, according to nkomode.com.

The combination of wuxia and sci-fi is unusual for Singaporean cinema, and the film's festival placement underscores the growing international interest in genre-bending works from Southeast Asia. Both outlets highlighted the exclusivity of the announcement, with nkomode.com calling it an "EXCLUSIVE" report.