Organised by the Busan, Hong Kong and Tokyo International Film Festivals, and supported by Create HongKong and the Film Development Fund, the Asian Film Awards Academy (Academy or Afaa) has spearheaded efforts to promote Asian cinema around the world year-round. As part of the Asian Film Awards (Afa), its flagship event and the largest celebration of Asian cinema in the world, the Academy appoints an emerging Asian star every year as Youth Ambassador to act as the face of the awards and to take part in outreach activities. For the first time in its history, the Academy has appointed not one, but four celebrated Asian stars as the Youth Ambassadors of the 17th Afa: (in alphabetical order) Liu Kuan-Ting, Mario Maurer, Miyazawa Hio and Will Or.
Embodying numerous countries and cultures, Asia is a region that is rich in diversity, and that diversity has always been reflected in its films,...
Embodying numerous countries and cultures, Asia is a region that is rich in diversity, and that diversity has always been reflected in its films,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
The Asian Film Awards Academy is proud to announce the launch of the International Film Camp (IFC), a groundbreaking initiative aims to nurtue and empower the next generation of Asian filmmakers. With patronages of Hong Kong Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and Instituto Cultural of Macau, and sponsored by Create Hong Kong, Film Development Fund and Sands China Ltd., the IFC will provide a unique platform for emerging filmmakers to interact with industry professionals, gain valuable insights into the creative and commercial aspects of cinema, and receive production funding and distribution opportunities through the Asian Film Awards Academy.
Press conference of the International Film Camp was held on 29 Sep 2023 in an unprecedented way simultaneously Hong Kong and Macau. The event was a great success thanks to the presence of our honourable guests, including Afaa Chairman Dr. Wilfred Wong, the Vice President of Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau Mr. Cheang Kai Meng,...
Press conference of the International Film Camp was held on 29 Sep 2023 in an unprecedented way simultaneously Hong Kong and Macau. The event was a great success thanks to the presence of our honourable guests, including Afaa Chairman Dr. Wilfred Wong, the Vice President of Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau Mr. Cheang Kai Meng,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” predictably dominated the Asian Film Awards. The dark comedy, which won Cannes 2019 and four Oscars, added four further prizes on Wednesday, including best film and best screenplay.
The Afa event this year shifted from its previous base in Hong Kong and Macau to Busan. And it moved its dates from March to October to coincide with the Busan International Film Festival. But the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing travel restrictions meant that the 14th Afa ceremony was an online one.
“Parasite” also claimed prizes for Yang Yinmo’s editing and for Lee Ha-jun’s production design.
“Every member of ‘Parasite,’ no matter how big or small the role is, deserves to make a speech here with me because we made it together. I strongly believe that we will meet in person next year at the Asian Film Awards, shake hands, and enjoy talking with one another without masks.
The Afa event this year shifted from its previous base in Hong Kong and Macau to Busan. And it moved its dates from March to October to coincide with the Busan International Film Festival. But the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing travel restrictions meant that the 14th Afa ceremony was an online one.
“Parasite” also claimed prizes for Yang Yinmo’s editing and for Lee Ha-jun’s production design.
“Every member of ‘Parasite,’ no matter how big or small the role is, deserves to make a speech here with me because we made it together. I strongly believe that we will meet in person next year at the Asian Film Awards, shake hands, and enjoy talking with one another without masks.
- 10/28/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
He succeeds Roger Garcia who has held the position since 2010.
Veteran Hong Kong film executive and producer Albert Lee has been appointed executive director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (Hkiffs) from November 1, 2018.
He succeeds Roger Garcia who has held the position since 2010.
Reporting directly to Hkiffs chairman Dr Wilfred Wong and the board of directors, Lee will oversee the society’s year-round activities, including the Hong Kong International Film Festival, Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, Summer International Film Festival and the repertory CineFan programme.
Lee has nearly four decades of experience in production, distribution, exhibition and corporate sectors of the film industry,...
Veteran Hong Kong film executive and producer Albert Lee has been appointed executive director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (Hkiffs) from November 1, 2018.
He succeeds Roger Garcia who has held the position since 2010.
Reporting directly to Hkiffs chairman Dr Wilfred Wong and the board of directors, Lee will oversee the society’s year-round activities, including the Hong Kong International Film Festival, Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, Summer International Film Festival and the repertory CineFan programme.
Lee has nearly four decades of experience in production, distribution, exhibition and corporate sectors of the film industry,...
- 9/18/2018
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
Veteran industry executive Albert Lee has been appointed executive director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival. He takes over from Roger Garcia and will be in post from Nov. 1
Lee was most recently CEO of Emperor Motion Pictures, the Hong Kong and China-based studio and talent management group . Before that he worked for many years at Golden Harvest.
“Lee is a seasoned professional who is recognized and well-respected both in the local and international film communities. We are confident that Albert will be able to help us to consolidate and build on Hkiff’s position as one of the most important film festivals in Asia,” said Wilfred Wong, chairman of the Hkiff Society.
“Roger has led the society well during a time of great change in the cinematic landscape,” he said. “His initiatives in audience development and filmmaker services, among others, have helped to nurture Hong Kong’s next generation of cinephiles and cineastes,...
Lee was most recently CEO of Emperor Motion Pictures, the Hong Kong and China-based studio and talent management group . Before that he worked for many years at Golden Harvest.
“Lee is a seasoned professional who is recognized and well-respected both in the local and international film communities. We are confident that Albert will be able to help us to consolidate and build on Hkiff’s position as one of the most important film festivals in Asia,” said Wilfred Wong, chairman of the Hkiff Society.
“Roger has led the society well during a time of great change in the cinematic landscape,” he said. “His initiatives in audience development and filmmaker services, among others, have helped to nurture Hong Kong’s next generation of cinephiles and cineastes,...
- 9/18/2018
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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