Lotus
As of October 5, 2026, Lotus is a feature film that is currently in production. The production companies attached are Blackops Studios Asia and ACT3. Attached are director Pedring Lopez; writer Rex Lopez; executive producer Leslie Loh; and producer Maia Yambao-Lopez. It was scheduled to shoot in Manila, Philippines and Brazil from September 2026 to October 2026. Production List last updated this listing on October 5, 2026.
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Project Summary
Lotus is an international action thriller heading into pre-production under the first production deal between Hong Kong-based ACT3 and Philippine production company Blackops Studios Asia. The film is directed by Filipino filmmaker Pedring Lopez, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rex Lopez. Cuba Gooding Jr. headlines the cast alongside Australian actor Luke Ford, Irish singer Keith Duffy, and multimedia artist Qymira, with additional roles filled by Cristian Lavin and Brazilian actor Alberto Cowboy. Principal photography is scheduled to run from September through October 2026 in Manila, with additional sequences shooting in Brazil. The production features stunt coordination by Filipino-American choreographer Sonny Sison and cinematography by Noel Teehankee, drawing crew from the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Brazil. The project was introduced to international buyers at the Cannes Film Market as the first of five planned productions under the ACT3-Blackops collaboration.
Production Contacts— Members Only
The production office and crew contacts for Lotus are on file at Production List, last updated October 5, 2026, and are available to members. Membership is $29.95 for the first month.
Cast & Crew
Writing
| Writer | Rex Lopez |
| Writer | Pedring Lopez |
Production
| Producer | Rex Lopez |
| Producer | Maia Yambao-Lopez |
| Executive Producer | Leslie Loh |
| Producer | Pedring Lopez |
Camera & Lighting
| Cinematographer | Noel Teehankee |
Stunts
| Stunt Coordinator | Sonny Sison |
Directing
| Director | Pedring Lopez |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on Lotus
Lotus is shooting, so most departments are already staffed; openings now are day calls and replacements, and background casting runs day to day. How productions hire crew · Working as an extra · Reaching the production office
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/lotus (last updated Oct 5, 2026).