What is 'A Banquet for the Hungry Ghosts'?

'A Banquet for the Hungry Ghosts' is an animated horror anthology film that blends the macabre, playful, and poetic to explore themes of human frailty and ancestral guilt.

Who is Ying Chang Compestine?

Ying Chang Compestine is the Chinese-American author and chef whose book the film 'A Banquet for the Hungry Ghosts' is based on.

How is Toonz Media Group involved in the film?

Toonz Media Group, the Indian animation powerhouse, has boarded the production of 'A Banquet for the Hungry Ghosts' and will be introducing the film for presales at the American Film Market (AFM).

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Toonz Media Group Boards Haunting Animated Anthology 'A Banquet for the Hungry Ghosts'

10 Nov

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Toonz Media Group boards animated horror anthology film 'A Banquet for the Hungry Ghosts'
Film based on book by Chinese-American author and chef Ying Chang Compestine
Produced by Singapore's Robot Playground Media, directed by co-founder Ervin Han

Toonz Media Group Boards Haunting Animated Anthology 'A Banquet for the Hungry Ghosts'

In a significant move, India's Toonz Media Group has boarded the production of the animated horror anthology film 'A Banquet for the Hungry Ghosts'. As of November 10th, 2025, the 90-minute film is being introduced for presales at the American Film Market (AFM) as a key part of Toonz's international slate.

The film is based on a book by Chinese-American author and chef Ying Chang Compestine and is being produced by Singapore's Robot Playground Media. Ervin Han, the co-founder of Robot Playground, is helming the project and leading a team of animators from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Taiwan.