30 Brilliant Moments from the 16th edition of AFA
The Awards sparkle!
Through the years, the AFA has been a place for Asian filmmakers’ reunion and solidarity. This year, the Awards returns in full, with robust line-up, and brings out the region’s stars.
The 16th edition has come to a close after celebrities and film-industry professionals assembled at the Hong Kong’s magnificent Palace Museum to celebrate the best of Asian Cinema. Every single one of the most iconic and memorable moment to grace 2023 Asian Film Awards, read ahead for the photos of great poeticism from the awards night.
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19th Asian Film Awards Concludes in Hong Kong
ZHANG Ziyi, LIU Haoran and Terrance LAU Honoured; Youth Ambassadors Reunite on Stage
ZHANG Ziyi to Receive Excellence in Asian Cinema Award, LIU Haoran and Terrance LAU Honoured with AFA Next Generation and Rising Star Awards
Today, the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) announced the recipients of three Special Awards: ZHANG Ziyi, who will receive the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award; LIU Haoran, recipient of the AFA Next Generation Award; and Terrance LAU, who will be honoured with the AFA Rising Star Award. All three awardees will attend the ceremony in person to celebrate the occasion with filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences.
Celebrating Cinematic Excellence: Asian Film Awards Academy and Rolex to Present JIA Zhangke Masterclass
The Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) is proud to announce a partnership with Rolex as the Exclusive Timepiece of the 19th Asian Film Awards. Together, Rolex and AFAA will present the Asian Film Awards – Jia Zhangke Masterclass, uniting their efforts to celebrate the rich heritage and dynamic evolution of Asian cinema.
19th Asian Film Awards Featured Programme
AFA19 programme features eight Hong Kong premieres, Q&As with Asian film talents, and In Conversation with worldclass filmmakers.
19th Asian Film Awards Kick Off! First Round of Programme Ticket Sales!
AFAA programme features HWANG Dong-hyuk, creator of Squid Game; JIA Zhangke, whose works have been selected for major film festivals; and legendary actress ZHANG Ziyi.
Together We Dare to Reimagine: Sparking New Perspectives in Singapore
The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation wraps up in Singapore, from heartfelt post-screening conversations and industry networking to cutting-edge tech tour, with connections growing beyond the cinema
Another World Creators Visit Top Singapore Arts College: A Seven-Year Visual Odyssey of the Soul
2025 Touring Showcase Concludes in Singapore: HK and Singapore Filmmakers Deepen Cultural Dialogue Across Campuses and Cinemas
From Cinema to Campus: Hong Kong Filmmakers in Close Dialogue with Phnom Penh Audiences
The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation concluded successfully in Phnom Penh, with directors Jonathan Li, Chou Man Yu, and actress Renci Yeung, visiting cinema and campuses to share their experiences.
IFC 2024-funded short Catching Alternative selected for competition at Chile’s FIXION Fest and shortlisted in HiShorts! Narrative Competition (Top 70)
Director CHEN Yun’s folk-inspired genre storytelling expands its festival footprint, reaffirming IFC’s mission to support emerging filmmakers
A Series of Post-Screening Q&As in Yogyakarta Highlights Dialogue Across Generations of Hong Kong Filmmakers
Ann Hui and Man Lim Chung join emerging Hong Kong filmmakers in sharing their creative journeys with Indonesian audiences