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(Hong Kong, 24th March 2010) The 8th Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) announced the winners for the HAF Awards, the Wouter Barendrecht Award, the Technicolor Asia Award, and the Paris Project Award, at a ceremony held at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre today. 

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A total of 14 awards were presented at the glamorous event with South Korea leading in wins

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(Hong Kong, 22nd March, 2010) Mother, the South Korean thriller by BONG Joon-ho was awarded Best Film at the 4th Asian Film Awards (AFA), held on 22nd March 2010 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is the second win for Director BONG Jooh-ho for Mother at

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Superstar Amitabh Bachchan recognised for ground breaking achievement in the arts

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(Hong Kong, 12 March, 2010) The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) today announced that the 4th Asian Film Awards (AFA) will present one of India’s most acclaimed actors, Amitabh Bachchan, with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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[Hong Kong, 24 February 2010 The Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) today announced that the 8th HAF, which will be held from 22th to 24th March, 2010, will present a new award dedicated to the memory of the late Wouter BARENDRECHT, the co-founder of the HAF.

The Wouter Barendrecht Award commemorates BARENDRECHT’s contribution to both the HAF and Asian cinema. An internationally renowned film producer and founder

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New award recognises Asian film costume design talent

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(Hong Kong, 22nd February, 2010) The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) today announced that renowned fashion icon Donatella VERSACE will be presenting the Best Costume Designer Award at the 4th Asian Film Awards (AFA). The award is a new addition to the AFA this year to recognise the work of Asian costume designers in cinema.

Donatella

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37 Asian Films Vie in this Year's Competition

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(Hong Kong, 20th January, 2010) The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) announced today the nominees in the 14 categories of the 4th annual Asian Film Awards (AFA) Presentation Ceremony, which will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on

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[Hong Kong, 13 January 2010] 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

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[January 5, Hong Kong] 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.

HAF is organized by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS), committed to promoting the development of the

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[Hong Kong, December 25, 2009] 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

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[h4]AFA Film Submissions Now Open[/h4]

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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

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