The 7th Asian Film Awards AFA Film Submissions Now Open
2012-11-01 4:49PM / 標準BLOG
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(1 November 2012 –
Hong Kong) Presented by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS), the 7th Asian Film Awards (AFA) announced the opening of film submissions for AFA nominations today.
Launched
in 2007, the AFA is a pioneering programme honouring filmmakers
with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema. It has
sought to promote Asian film culture both regionally and
internationally. Each year, the AFA makes presentations in a range of
categories such as Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best
Actress, in recognition of artistic achievements in the cinemas and
film industries of the Asian region. 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.
Individual film submissions for AFA nomination were introduced in
2009 and are being invited again for the 7th AFA.
"The Asian Film Awards is dedicated to promoting and encouraging film
production in Asia, and recognising the outstanding
achievements of filmmakers. Today Asian cinema is attracting more
international attention than ever; inviting open submissions from
individuals would encourage greater participation
among talents across Asia. We look forward to receiving
and honouring a diversity of quality works, whether they are widely
acclaimed mega hits or art house successes," said Mr. Roger GARCIA,
Executive Director of HKIFFS.
The 7th
AFA is now accepting submissions through three
channels: (i) official Submission Organisations; (ii) Jury members; and
(iii) open submission (Films can be submitted directly online at www.asianfilmawards.asia).
Submission of films for nomination is open from 1 to 30 November 2012.
Nominees for the 7th AFA will be announced in mid January.
For the 7th
AFA, the Official Submission Organisations,
including Cinema Department, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts,
Cambodia; Motion Picture Industry Association Limited (MPIA), Hong Kong;
National Film Development Corporation, India; UniJapan, Japan; Korea
Film Producers Association, South Korea; National
Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS); Film Development Board,
Nepal; Film Development Council of The Philippines; Singapore Film
Commission; Taipei Film Commission, Taiwan; The Federation of National
Film Associations of Thailand; China Film Directors'
Guild; Cinema Department, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of
Vietnam; Gulf Film Festival, the United Arab Emirates; Jerusalem Film
Festival, Israel and Bangladesh Film Development Corporation will take
part in the selection. A panel of professional
jurors will determine the nominees from eligible films produced and
released theatrically in
Asia in 2012.
There
are 14 categories for nomination and up to five nominees are
selected in each of the categories. These include: Best Film, Best
Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Newcomer, Best Supporting
Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenwriter, Best Cinematographer,
Best Production Designer, Best Composer, Best Editor,
Best Visual Effects, and Best Costume Designer.
The
AFA Presentation Ceremony is a core
event of Entertainment Expo Hong Kong. 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 that helps position Hong Kong as the hub of Asian cinema.
For more information about the Asian Film Awards
and film submission for nomination, please visit:
www.asianfilmawards.asia.
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