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The 18th
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Asian Film Awards
The Asian Film Awards are presented annually by the Asian Film Awards Academy to recognise the excellence of the film professionals in the film industries of Asian cinema.
History
On January 29, 2007, Wilfred Wong, the Chairman of Hong Kon ...
was held on March 16, 2025 at Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong
Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor ...
. The nominations were announced on January 10, 2025. The 18th edition featured a selection of 30 outstanding films from 25 countries and regions, competing across 16 awards. The South Korean film ''Exhuma
''Exhuma'' () is a 2024 South Korean horror film written and directed by Jang Jae-hyun, and starring Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Do-hyun. The film includes mystery and occult elements, and follows the process of excavating an ...
'' with 11 nominations is the most-nominated film this year. Actors Dean Fujioka
, better known as (also ), is a Japanese actor, singer-songwriter, musician, model and film director / producer.
Biography
Dean Fujioka was born in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Moving with his family, he grew up in Kamagaya, Chiba Pr ...
, Aokbab Chutimon, Austin Lin
Austin Lin (, born January 27, 1988) is a Taiwanese actor, singer and television host. Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, he took part in the second season of Taiwanese singing competition, ''One Million Star'', in 2007. In 2009, he made his a ...
, Lo Chun-yip, and Masaki Okada
is a Japanese actor.
Personal life
On November 19, 2024, Okada and actress Mitsuki Takahata jointly announced through the media that they are getting married.
Filmography
Films
* ''The Foreign Duck, the Native Duck and God in a Coin Locke ...
were appointed, with Fujioka serving as the ambassador and the others as youth ambassadors.
The awards ceremony took place on March 16, 2025, at the Grand Theatre, with Jason Chan and Sarah Song
Sarah Song ( zh, c=宋熙年; born 9 August 1985) is a Chinese-Australian television host, actress, professional MC, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Chinese International 2007. Previously Song was crowned Miss Sydney Chin ...
as hosts. The event was broadcast live at 17:00 HKT on the YouTube channel of the Asian Film Awards Academy and TVB Plus
TVB Plus, formerly TVB J2 ( zh, 無綫電視J2) is a Chinese-language free-to-air terrestrial television channel in Hong Kong. Owned by TVB and first launched on 30 June 2008, the channel broadcasts programming aimed at youth and young adult a ...
(Channel 82). ''All We Imagine as Light
''All We Imagine as Light'' (Malayalam: പ്രഭയായ് നിനച്ചതെല്ലം) is a 2024 drama (film and television), drama film written and directed by Payal Kapadia (filmmaker), Payal Kapadia. The cast includes Kani Kusr ...
'' by Payal Kapadia won the best film award.
Events
The following events were held on 14 and 15 March leading to award ceremony: * Stealing the Scene: The Best Supporting Actors Conversation * Breaking Boundaries: The Next Wave of Asian Directors * Tu Duu-chih’s Masterclass: Echoes of Light and Sound * Bringing Stories to Life: The Art of Production Design * Scoring the Screen: The Power of Film Music * Pre-Awards gathering of ambassadorDean Fujioka
, better known as (also ), is a Japanese actor, singer-songwriter, musician, model and film director / producer.
Biography
Dean Fujioka was born in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Moving with his family, he grew up in Kamagaya, Chiba Pr ...
and four youth ambassadors: Aokbab Chutimon, Austin Lin
Austin Lin (, born January 27, 1988) is a Taiwanese actor, singer and television host. Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, he took part in the second season of Taiwanese singing competition, ''One Million Star'', in 2007. In 2009, he made his a ...
, Lo Chun-yip, and Masaki Okada
is a Japanese actor.
Personal life
On November 19, 2024, Okada and actress Mitsuki Takahata jointly announced through the media that they are getting married.
Filmography
Films
* ''The Foreign Duck, the Native Duck and God in a Coin Locke ...
. Win Metawin, a Thai star, also attended as they met fans at a special event in apm mall.
* Special screenings of three films nominated for Best Film and Best Director at the Awards:
** ''All We Imagine as Light
''All We Imagine as Light'' (Malayalam: പ്രഭയായ് നിനച്ചതെല്ലം) is a 2024 drama (film and television), drama film written and directed by Payal Kapadia (filmmaker), Payal Kapadia. The cast includes Kani Kusr ...
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** '' Black Dog''
** ''Exhuma
''Exhuma'' () is a 2024 South Korean horror film written and directed by Jang Jae-hyun, and starring Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Do-hyun. The film includes mystery and occult elements, and follows the process of excavating an ...
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Jury
* Sammo Hung
Samuel "Sammo" Hung Kam-bo ( zh, t=洪金寶, j=Hung4 Gam1-bou2; born 7 January 1952) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and Film director, director, known for his work in martial arts films, Hong Kong action cinema, and as a figh ...
as Jury President – Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and director.
* Sabrina Baracetti
* Roger Garcia
* Ishizaka Kenji
* Jennifer Jao
* Nam Dong-chul
* Janet Wu Yanyan
Winners and nominees
Films with multiple nominations
References
External links
* {{Asian Film Awards Asian Film Awards ceremonies 2025 film awardsFilm
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
Annual events in Hong Kong
2025 in South Korean cinema