30 Brilliant Moments from the 16th edition of AFA

The Awards sparkle!

18 April 2023

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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From Dreams to Reality: Hong Kong Filmmakers Inspire Students in Singapore Hong Kong filmmakers Anselm Chan, Dickson Leung, and Anastasia Tsang visited LASALLE College of the Arts to share their creative journeys and explored Infinite Studios, a leading production company in Singapore.

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Grand Finale of the “Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation” 2024 in Singapore "Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2024" kicked off its final stop in Singapore, with directors Anselm Chan, Dickson Leung, Herbert Leung, and screenwriter Anastasia Tsang in attendance with their latest films.

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