Asian Film Awards 2009

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2010. 01. 13
Internationally renowned actor Tony LEUNG Ka-fai as Jury President for the 4th Asian Film Awards
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society has announced today that internationally renowned actor Tony LEUNG Ka-fai will undertake the role of Jury President for the 4th Asian Film Awards.

With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years in the film industry, the Hong Kong native is best known on the international stage for his captivating performances in Jean-Jacque Annaud’s The Lover, and in the Taiwanese horror feature Double Vision. Leung has also starred in numerous popular Chinese movies, such as The Myth, Everlasting Regret, Election, and most recently, the action drama Bodyguards and Assassins.

“Tony Leung is an inspiration for all of us working in Asian cinema, and we are deeply honoured to have him as our Jury President this year,” says SHAW Soo Wei, Executive Director of the HKIFFS. “Delivering performances with an impressive range of skill, wit, charm and passion, Tony possesses the qualities we look for in every AFA-nominated film.”

“I feel very honoured to be the Jury President for the 4th AFA. In recent years, Asian films play a significant role in the international film industry, I am amazed by the collective efforts of filmmakers this year. It was such a challenge to select the nominations from hundreds of superb films this year, which are all part of a display of exquisite talent in Asian film. The world class productions you see today require a lot of dedication and beliefs.” says Leung.

Leung is one of the most respected Asian actors in film industry, having served as jury member at the 9th TOKYO FILMeX in 2008. He was also nominated for, and has received, various prestigious Asian film awards for his performances as actor and supporting actor. Leung’s successful career in film, as well as his professional knowledge and extensive experience in Asian cinema, makes him uniquely suited to be Jury President of the 4th AFA.

As Jury President, Leung is the head of Jury who will screen a pre-selected number of the best Asian films of the year, as well as advising on the selection and voting for a winner in the main categories. He will also be the spokesperson for AFA.

The 13-member AFA Jury comprises of film industry professionals from across the world. Their professional interests and expertise covers a range of work, including film criticism, production and film curating. They also play a vital role by advising on the selection of the main AFA nominees and voting for one winner in each of the main categories.

The 4th AFA Presentation Ceremony will take place on March 22, 2010 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

For further information, media only:
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
Tramy Leung, Tel: +852 2907 8812
Vickie Chong, Tel: +852 2578 2116
E-mail: HKIFFS-MediaEnquiries@waggeneredstrom.com

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
Clifton Kwan, Tel: +852 2102 7362
E-mail: clifton_kwan@hkiff.org.hk

Asian Film Awards (AFA)

Inaugurated in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) is an international pioneering programme, honouring filmmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema. Eminent filmmakers and superstars from around the world are invited to bestow awards upon winners of each category, making the ceremony an elaborate extravaganza. A jury panel, comprising of international professionals and prominent members in the community of world cinema, will select the award winners among eligible films produced in the region in that year. Over the years, prominent guests, stars and filmmakers who attended the AFA include: Oliver STONE, William HURT, Arthur COHN, Barrie OSBORNE, Harvey WEINSTEIN, Luc BESSON, Jet LI, John WOO, Rain, Andy LAU, Joan CHEN, Tony LEUNG, Michelle YEOH, SHU Qi, Josephine SIAO, HOU Hsiao-Hsien, Brilliante MENDOZA, SONG Kang-ho, JEON Do-yeon, NAKATANI Miki, KWAI Lun-Mei, Priyanka CHOPRA and many more. The crowning awards presentation ceremony promises an evening of glitz and glamour that befits the honouring of the highest achievements in Asian cinema.

For more information, please visit the official AFA website at: http://www.asianfilmawards.asia

About The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS)

Uniting the World through Film
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization dedicated to the discovery and promotion of creativity in the art and culture of film. Through its year-round programs, the mission of the Society is to strengthen global appreciation of Chinese film culture and to promote inspiring films from around the world, enriching the cultural life of Hong Kong. Committed to the development of a vibrant film culture in Hong Kong and Asia, the Society organizes three annual flagship events in March and April: Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) and Asian Film Awards (AFA). Passionately believing in the power of films to unite cultures and generations, the HKIFFS is devoted to giving thousands of film lovers around the region direct access to the world’s most inspired films all year round.

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Released on behalf of the HKIFFS by Waggener Edstrom Worldwide.

Jury President of the 4th Asian Film Awards

Mr. Tony LEUNG Ka-fai
Hong Kong

- 1983 Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Actor
- 1990 Golden Horse Awards – Best Actor
- 1992 Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Actor
- 1993 Hong Kong Artists’ Guild – Actor of the Year
- 2006 Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Actor
- 2008 Tokyo FILMeX – Jury Member

A veteran actor with over 25 years of experience in film, Tony LEUNG has participated in almost 100 productions. His consummate acting is found in a wide variety of genres, ranging from the outrageously hilarious 92 Legendary La Rose Noire to this year’s much-anticipated feature, Bodyguards and Assassins. With his dedication to and belief in the performing arts, Leung has elevated himself to a highly regarded position in the Asian and international film industry.

Leung’s film career began in 1983, when director Li Han-Hsiang invited him to participate in The Burning of Yuan Ming Yuan and Reign Behind the Curtain. He was named Best Actor at the 3rd Hong Kong Film Awards for the latter, becoming the youngest best actor in the history of these prestigious awards.

Renowned as an actor of cinematic dramas, Leung received his first Golden Horse Award — Best Actor -- for Farewell China. With Election, he was named Best Actor at both Hong Kong Film Awards and Chinese Film Media Awards; meanwhile, Everlasting Regret and Eye in the Sky resulted in his being crowned Best Actor twice by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards.

With an expansive filmography, Leung is best known for his performances in not only dramas, but also comedies. He deeply impressed audiences with his comedic talent in such films as Tom, Dick, and Hairy as well as He Ain’t Heavy…He’s My Father, and even won a Hong Kong Film Award — Best Actor -- for 92 Legendary La Rose Noire. Furthermore, he was named Best Supporting Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards with Men Suddenly in Black.

In 1992, Leung stepped onto the international stage for the first time by participating in the French film, L’Amant (The Lover). This film not only shattered box office records at the time, but also brought Leung the honour of Actor of the Year, presented to him by the Hong Kong Artists’ Guild in recognition of his contributions to film.

By 2005, Leung was ready for another challenge in his performing arts career. He took part in the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre production, Love in a Fallen City, which was performed over 70 times worldwide. With this, he received the 16th Shanghai Magnolia Stage Award — Best Actor.

In December 2009, the meticulously prepared Bodyguards and Assassins was finally released in theatres. Leung’s portrayal of Chen Shaobai was extremely well-received, and coupled with the movie’s strong position at box offices in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, this performance will generate a new wave of inspiration for Asian cinema.

In 2010, Leung was invited to become Jury President of the 4th Asian Film Awards, a programme honouring outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema. As Jury President, he will also be the spokesperson for the jury panel.

2010. 01. 05
25 Critically-Acclaimed Asian Film Projects Selected for HAF 2010
The 8th Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), which will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 22 to 24, 2010, announced today a list of 25 selected outstanding film projects from across Asia and beyond.

The selected film projects for this year’s HAF come from 17 territories in Asia and other parts of the world, including the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

The selected projects are:

1. Arrival, The (Singapore 新加坡)
Director 導演: TAN Pin-pin
Producer 監製: TAN Pin-pin
Production Company 製作公司: BFG Media

2. Betok (Malaysia/Singapore 馬來西亞/新加坡)
Director 導演: Sherman ONG
Producer 監製: TAN Bee-thiam
Production Company 製作公司: 13 Little Pictures

3. Blood Of Wolves, The (Japan 日本)
Director 導演: SAKAGUCHI Tak 坂口拓
Producer 監製: SHIOMAKI Yuko 汐卷裕子, KUNIZANE Mizue
Production Company 製作公司: Pictures Dept. LLP

4. Chang & Eng (Thailand /Singapore/USA 泰國/新加坡/美國)
Director 導演: Ekachai UEKRONGTHAM 呂翼謀
Producer 監製: Ekachai UEKRONGTHAM 呂翼謀
Production Company 製作公司: Spicy Apple Films

5. Cosplay (China/France 中國內地/法國)
Director 導演: SHENG Zhimin 盛志民
Producer 監製: Olivier MILLE, Fruit CHAN 陳果
Production Company 製作公司: Artlinefilms

6. Dear Comrade (working title) (Japan/South Korea/Vietnam 日本/南韓/越南)
Director 導演: LEE Yoon-ki 李胤基
Producer 監製: TOYOYAMA Yuki 豐山有紀, Sean SHIN申勝植
Production Company 製作公司: Esprit Inc.

7. Enchanter, The (Hong Kong/China/Macao 香港/中國內地/澳門)
Director 導演: KWOK Tsz-kin 郭子健
Producer 監製: Teddy CHEN 陳德森
Production Company 製作公司: Sum-Wood Productions Limited

8. Exit to Exist (South Korea 南韓)
Director 導演: JEON Yun-su 田允秀
Producer 監製: Peter CHU 朱弼鎬
Production Company 製作公司: Jupiter Film, Sidus FNH

9. Housekeeping (Lebanon 黎巴嫩)
Director 導演: Mazen KHALED
Producer 監製: Paul LEE
Production Company 製作公司: ii Films

10. I Love You So Much (Taiwan 台灣)
Director 導演: Leon DAI 戴立忍
Producer 監製: LIU Wei-Jan 劉蔚然
Production Company 製作公司: Atom Cinema

11. Immense Floating Life, The (working title) (Vietnam 越南)
Director 導演: Binh NGUYEN PHAN QUANG
Producer 監製: Hanh NGO THI BICH
Production Company 製作公司: Vietnam Studio & Feature Film No.1

12. Light of Darkness (working title) (China 中國內地)
Director 導演: ZHAO Ye 趙曄
Producer 監製: Helen CUI崔紅
Production Company 製作公司: Tianlin Film Productions

13. Mama Eva (Hong Kong/China/Switzerland 香港/中國內地/瑞士)
Director 導演: Kit HUNG洪榮傑
Producer 監製: LAM Yat-fung 林一峰, Kit HUNG 洪榮傑
Production Company 製作公司: Keep In Touch Company

14. Mythteries (Japan日本)
Director 導演: TEZKA Macoto 手塚真
Producer 監製: HIRASAWA Sho 平澤匠
Production Company 製作公司: PaxEterna Limited

15. Nanjing East Road (Taiwan/USA 台灣/美國)
Director 導演: Arvin CHEN 陳駿霖
Producer 監製: LEE In-Ah李仁兒
Production Company 製作公司: Greenskyfilms

16. Past Love (Thailand/USA 泰國/美國)
Director 導演: Lee CHATAMETIKOOL
Producer 監製: Anocha SUWICHAKORNPONG
Production Company 製作公司: Electric Eel Films, Houdini Studio

17. Private Party of the Dead (Hong Kong 香港)
Director 導演: CHUI Tien-you徐天佑
Producer 監製: PANG Ho-cheung彭浩翔
Production Company 製作公司: Making Film Productions Limited

18. Samurai (India/USA 印度/美國)
Director 導演: Dev BENEGAL
Producer 監製: Dev BENEGAL, Ross KATZ
Production Company 製作公司: August Entertainment

19. Sense of Honey, A (Japan 日本)
Director 導演: SUZUKI Seijun 鈴木清順
Producer 監製: KITO Yukie 木藤幸江, KANDA Yuji 神田裕司, HIRATA Mikihiko 平田樹彥
Production Company 製作公司: Arcimboldo Inc.

20. Straits, The (China/Taiwan 中國內地/台灣)
Director 導演: WANG Tung 王童
Producer 監製: Terence CHANG 張家振, David TANG唐在揚
Production Company 製作公司: Renaissance Films

21. Teenage Wildlife (China 中國內地)
Director 導演: Li Jingyi 李京怡
Producer 監製: JIA Zhangke 賈樟柯
Production Company 製作公司: Xstream Pictures

22. Twins (The Philippines 菲律賓)
Director 導演: Sherad Anthony SANCHEZ
Producer 監製: Ronald ARGUELLES
Production Company 製作公司: Salida Productions

23. Women and Children First (Malaysia/Japan 馬來西亞/日本)
Director 導演: HO Yuhang何宇恆
Producer 監製: ONO Kousuke 小野光輔, SUGINO Kiki 杉野希妃
Production Company 製作公司: Wa Entertainment Inc.

24. Written In Red (Hong Kong 香港)
Director 導演: Koan HUI 許安
Producer 監製: FUKAZAWA Hiroshi 深澤寬
Production Company 製作公司: Ghostsoup

25. Youth (Israel 以色列)
Director 導演: Tom SHOVAL
Producer 監製: Gal GREENSPAN
Production Company 製作公司: GREENproductions

HAF guest registration is now available at www.haf.asia, register now and enjoy the early-bird discount!

2009. 12. 25
4th Asian Film Awards - Internationally Renowned Director Mr. Zhang Yimou is Awarded “Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema”
Internationally renowned director Mr. Zhang Yimou is awarded the “Asian Film Award for Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema,” one of the highest recognitions at the 4th Asian Film Awards. Renowned for his remarkable directing talent, Zhang’s masterpieces include Red Sorghum、Raise the Red Lantern, Not One Less, Hero, and his latest work A Simple Noodle Story. In 2008, he amazed the world by directing the truly aesthetic and glamorous opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games with his unique artistic charm.

The Asian Film Awards (AFA) is committed to honoring filmmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema. Its jury panel is composed of distinguished professionals from around the globe. By recognizing the contribution of remarkable filmmakers, the AFA encourages talents to strive for the development of the Asian film industry.

“Zhang is one of the most distinguished figures in the Chinese filming industry – a true and unique talent and we are proud to further acknowledge his contribution and we hope the Asian film industry, with its vast gifted talents, continues to shine in bringing the world such creativity,” says Shaw Soo Wei, Executive Director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS), the organizer of the AFA .

Evolving from the silent film era to the modern one, the Chinese film industry has never been short of talent. However, Zhang has contributed significantly in positioning the Chinese film industry on the global stage. Zhang portrays the Chinese culture of a dynamic era through his delicate directing style. He has excelled in broadening his works and exploring different attempts to enrich his portfolio. By awarding Zhang, the AFA hopes to further enhance and encourage the development of the Asian film industry. “I am honored to be awarded by the AFA,” says director Zhang Yimou. “As filmmakers, we are committed to the art itself because we believe in it. Art is not only a mirror that reflects reality - we hope that art can also change reality. Thank you for the recognition and I sincerely thank the AFA for the work they have been doing for the Asian filming industry.”

The 4th AFA Presentation Ceremony will take place on March 22, 2010 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

About Zhang Yimou
Born in Xian on November 14, 1951, Zhang graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, specializing in Cinematography. Zhang participated in Yellow Earth (directed by Chen Kaige) which earned him The 5th Golden Rooster Best Photography Award, the Nantes International Film Festival for Asia, Africa and Latin America: Best Photography Award and the Hawaii International Film Festival Best Photography Award. His starring in Old Well won him the titles of Best Actor at the 1st Tokyo International Film Festival, Best Actor at the 8th Golden Rooster Awards, and Best Actor at the 11th Hundred Flowers Awards. His remarkable directing career is characterized by numerous award winning movies including Red Sorghum, Raise the Red Lantern, To Live, The Road Home, and Not One Less. He then directed the outdoor performance in Guilin “Impression Series: Sister Liu” and outdoor performance in Hangzhou “Impression Series: West Lake” as well as the internationally acclaimed opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

For enquiries, please contact HKIFFS:

Ms. Jacqueline Liu Tel：+852-2102-7375 +852-9310-2652 Email: jacqueline_liu@hkiff.org.hk
Ms. Nikki Lau Tel：+852-2102-7364 +852-9240-0836 Email: nikki_lau@hkiff.org.hk

About the Asian Film Awards

Launched in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) is a pioneering program honoring filmmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema. A panel of jurors composed of professionals whose experiences and expertise in cinema are internationally recognized will select from among eligible films produced in the region in that year. AFA awards will be presented to outstanding individuals or collective efforts in various categories. The AFA Presentation Ceremony takes place as part of the red carpet and star-studded Entertainment Expo Hong Kong Opening Gala. Eminent filmmakers and superstars from around the world are invited to bestow awards upon winners of each category, making the ceremony an elaborated extravaganza.

Website: http://www.asianfilmawards.asia

About the organizer – The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) is a charitable, non-profit, non-government organization dedicated to the discovery and promotion of creativity in the art and culture of film. Through its year-round programmes, the vision of the Society is to strengthen the appreciation of Chinese film culture to the world and to promote inspiring films from worldwide, thus enriching the cultural life of Hong Kong. Committed to the development of a vibrant film culture in Asia, the Society organizes three marquee events: The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), the Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) and Asian Film Awards (AFA), held annually in March/April in Hong Kong.

Charitable Registration: 91/6799

Website: http://www.hkiff.org.hk/

2009. 11. 06
The 4th Asian Film Awards Widens Film Submission for Nomination - AFA Film Submissions Now Open
Presented by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS), the 4th Asian Film Awards (AFA) announced today it is widening film submission for the AFA nomination for the first time. This is to encourage greater participation from all territories in Asia.

Launched in 2007, the AFA is a pioneering programme honouring filmmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema. The AFA is the only platform in the world that brings together the best cinematic talents of Asia, drawing film fans and professionals from all across the globe.

In the coming 4th AFA, which aims at showcasing Asian film talents at a time when Asian cinema are increasingly attracting international attention, film submission will be open to individual submission to recognize and honour the outstanding achievements of all Asian talents across the board.

"The open submission allows the Asian Film Awards to meet the growing demands from filmmakers all across Asia wishing to participate in the AFA," said the Executive Director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, Ms SHAW Soo Wei.

Together with the newly added open submission, the 4th AFA now comprises three channels for submission which are: (i) the 12 official Submission Organizations; (ii) the Jury; and (iii) open submission. Films can be submitted directly online at http://apps.asianfilmawards.asia/submission/

Film submission for nomination is now open until November 30, 2009. Nominees for the 4th Asian Film Awards will be announced at least four weeks before the AFA Presentation Ceremony, which will be held on March 22, 2010.

For the 4th AFA, the official Submission Organizations, comprising authoritative film organizations from the Asian region, include: Cinema Department, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Cambodia; Motion Picture Industry Association Limited (MPIA), Hong Kong; National Film Development Corporation, India; Bali Film Center, Indonesia; National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), Malaysia; Film Development Board, Nepal; Film Development Council of Philippines, The Philippines; Singapore Film Commission, Singapore; Korea Film Producers Association, South Korea; Taipei Film Commission, Taiwan; The Federation of National Film Associations of Thailand, Thailand; and Vietnam Media Corporation, Vietnam. The official Submission Organizations, together with a panel of professional jurors, determine the nominees from the eligible films produced and released theatrically in the Asian region in that year.

Up to six nominees are selected in each of the categories, which include: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenwriter, Best Cinematographer, Best Production Designer, Best Composer, Best Editor, Best Visual Effects, and Best Newcomer. A new category, Best Costume Design, is under consideration to be added to further showcase the myriad talents of Asian cinema.

The AFA Presentation Ceremony takes place as part of the Entertainment Expo Hong Kong Opening Gala. Eminent filmmakers, distinguished guests and acclaimed talents from around the world are invited to bestow awards upon the winner(s) of each category, making the Ceremony a dazzling extravaganza as well as an influential cultural event.

For more information about the Asian Film Awards and film submission for nomination, please visit: www.asianfilmawards.org

About Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Limited

Uniting the World through Film
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) is a charitable, non-profit, non-government organization dedicated to the discovery and promotion of creativity in the art and culture of film.

Through its year-round programmes, the mission of the Society is to strengthen global appreciation of Chinese film culture and to promote inspiring films from around the world, enriching the cultural life of Hong Kong.

Committed to the development of a vibrant film culture in Hong Kong and Asia, the Society organizes three annual flagship events in March and April: The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) and the Asian Film Awards (AFA).

Passionately believing in the power of films to unite cultures and generations, the HKIFFS is devoted to giving thousands of film lovers around the region direct access to the world’s most inspired films all year round.

Website: www.hkiff.org.hk

Media Enquiries:
HKIFFS Marketing Department
Jacqueline Ow
DL: +852 2102-7334 E-mail: jacqueline_ow@hkiff.org.hk
Winnie Chu
DL: +852 2102-7386 E-mail: winnie_chu@hkiff.org.hk

Main: +852 2970 3300 Fax: +852 2970 0311

2009. 08. 03
Tender for the Provision of Productions, Outdoor Broadcast and Telecast of the 4th Asian Film Awards
1. The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Limited invites interested parties to submit tenders in duplicate for providing the captioned services for the 4th Asian Film Award to be held on 22 March 2010. 2. Tenders must contain the following information:- 2.1 Cover letter to confirm interest 2.2 Company profile with relevant job references 2.3 Curriculum Vitae of the core members 2.4 Tender Proposal according to the information provided by the Tender Invitation 2.5 Detail budget/ financial plan with quotation summary 2.6 Detail production schedule or implementation plan 2.7 Proposal of the tender’s contributions 3. Tender Invitation and supplementary documents are obtainable from the website of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (http://www.hkiff.org.hk) or from Ms. Joanna Yiu, AFA Officer telephone no. +852 2102 7359 or +852 2970 3300 or email to afa@hkiff.org.hk. 4. Tender must be clearly marked with the relevant tender reference (AFA 04-0001) on the envelope, addressed to the Executive Director, the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, prepare in duplicate and placed in the tender box situated at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Office, 7/F., United Chinese Bank Building, 31-37 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, before 12 noon on 28 August 2009, Friday. Late tenders will not be accepted. 5. In the event typhoon signal No. 8 or above or a black rainstorm warning signal is issued before 12 noon on the tender closing date, the tender closing time will be postponed to 12 noon on the following working day. 6. There will be a Tender Briefing for the Provision of Productions, Outdoor Broadcast and Telecast at 5 p.m. on 7 August 2009, Friday held at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Office, situated at 7/F., United Chinese Bank Building, 31-37 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong. Interested tenders are requested to contact Ms. Joanna Yiu to reserve a seat. 7. We will shortlist suitable tenders and call for more detailed information from them in September 2009. If you do not receive any notification by 30 September 2009, you application is considered unsuccessful. 8. The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Limited does not bind itself to accepting the lowest tender or any tender, and may negotiate with any tender on the terms of the offer.

2009. 04. 07
In Memoriam: Wouter Barendrecht
The HKIFFS is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Wouter Barendrecht, co-chairman of Fortissimo Films and long time supporter of the Festival.

2009. 03. 27
《Red Cliff》was voted by Hong Kong People the Best Asian Film

2009. 03. 23
WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 3rd ASIAN FILM AWARDS
For list of winners clickhere

2009. 03. 18
Acclaimed director TSUI Hark and veteran producer Nansun SHI, will accept the Asian Film Award for Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema on behalf of their production company Film Workshop. In addition, the AFA is proud to announce that the Edward Yang New Talent Award will be presented to WEI Te-sheng, director of 2008 Taiwanese blockbuster Cape No.7, while The Nielsen Box Office Award, presented by The Hollywood Reporter, will be bestowed upon Bollywood superstar Priyanka CHOPRA at this year’s presentation ceremony.

2009. 03. 05
The very first AFA People's Choice and Student's Choice awards are open for public voting! Click here to vote for your choice for Best Film at the 3rd AFA and stand to win exciting travel packages to Japan proudly sponsored by Zuji, the leading online travel company! For more information about the AFA People’s Choice and Student’s Choice awards click here

2009. 01. 21
The nomination list for 13 awards of the 3rd Asian Film Awards has been announced at the first AFA press event on January 21, 2009. Clickhere to see the complete list of nominees Clickhere to see the press release

2009. 01. 14
The nomination list for 13 awards of the 3rd Asian Film Awards will be announced at the first AFA press event on January 21, 2009. Please stay tuned for future event updates!

2009. 01. 12
The 3rd Asian Film Awards (AFA) Presentation Ceremony, which will be featured as the Opening Gala of the red carpet and star-studded Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2009, will be held on March 23, 2009, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.