30 Brilliant Moments from the 16th edition of AFA

The Awards sparkle!

2023년04월18일

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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International Film Camp 2025 Kicks Off Soon in Macao with 18 Emerging Asian Filmmakers Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, IFC returns to Macao with 18 rising filmmakers exploring the theme “My Best Friend".

“Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation” Launches Asian Tour Aaron Kwok to Meet Fans in Kuala Lumpur, Promoting Asian Cinema with the Spirit of “Together We Dare”

Asian Film Awards Academy X Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Film: Asian Filmmakers In Focus Talk Series HKBU students and staff attending the sessions will have the opportunity to receive the Asian Cinerama tickets and exclusive AFAA souvenirs! Seats are limited, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and admission is free of charge!

IFC 2024 Award-Winning Short Film Shines on the International Stage Mongolian Director Lkhagvadulam PUREV-OCHIR’s A South Facing Window Wins Two Prizes at the Locarno Film Festival

Asian Cinerama: Eight Asian films tracing youth and life-changing choices Screenings run from 30 August to 7 September 2025 at K11 Art House; tickets go on sale at 12:00noon on 18 August. Four special guests—Korean director Seo You‑min, Japanese director/photographer Yoshiyuki Okuyama, Japanese director Satoko Yokohama and Thai actor Pae Arak Amornsupasiri—will attend post‑screening talks to share their creative journeys with Hong Kong audiences.

IFC 2024 Short A South Facing Window Selected for the Toronto International Film Festival Advances to Another Prestigious Global Stage Following Locarno Film Festival

Journey to the Fest – Tokyo International Film Festival: Now Open for Application! Following a fruitful trip to Italy in April, the Asian Film Awards Academy is hosting the Student Visit at the Tokyo International Film Festival this autumn – apply now before the deadline on 15 August 2025 at 6:00 PM.

IFC2024 Short Once upon a time there was a Mountain Competes at Greece’s DISFF Kiddo Competition Hong Kong film also heads to New York’s AAIFF48 after world-premiering in Udine

International Film Camp 2024: Funded Shorts Once Again Reach the Global Stage IFC-funded short Ride Your Horse canters into the main competition of the 19th FIRST International Film Festival in Xining

IFC 2024 Short Film Selected by International Film Festival A South Facing Window by Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir — has been selected for the Pardi di Domani at the Locarno Film Festival.