Tony Rayns, East Asian Cinema Champion, Dies at 78
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Tony Rayns, East Asian Cinema Champion, Dies at 78

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British writer, festival programmer and screenwriter Tony Rayns has died at the age of 78. He was known for his decades-long work introducing Western audiences to East Asian cinema.

Rayns was found deceased at his home on July 7 following an accidental fall down his stairs, according to his sister, Stephanie Gowman, in an email to Variety.

Gowman’s email confirmed the details of Rayns' death. He spent decades working as a champion of East Asian cinema, introducing it to Western audiences through his writing and work as a festival programmer. His role involved curating film selections for festivals and providing critical analysis of films from countries like Japan, Korea, and China.

Rayns was also a screenwriter, contributing to the creative process behind various cinematic projects. The source does not provide details on specific screenwriting credits.

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