International Film Icons to Visit Hong Kong for the Major Film Event

The Asian Film Awards return with a compelling line-up of internationally acclaimed filmmakers and artists in attendance. Presented by the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) and supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Film Development Fund, AFAA announces three major Masterclass events at the 19th Asian Film Awards.

The programme features HWANG Dong-hyuk, creator of the global phenomenon Squid Game; acclaimed director JIA Zhangke, whose works have been selected for Europe's three major international film festivals; and legendary Asian actress ZHANG Ziyi, each leading a Masterclass session. Spanning acting, auteur filmmaking, and series creation, the three Masterclasses invite audiences to explore contemporary cinema from multiple perspectives.

The Academy is thrilled to unveil two more highly anticipated events! Taking place in 14 to 22 March, Asian Cinerama, themed as “Us, in Cinema” and In Conversation with four in-depth panel discussions featuring world-class filmmakers. Tickets to the events would be available from 27 February, 12pm, via Broadway Circuit and the art-mate online ticketing platform respectively. In Conversation offers free admission upon reservation. Limited seats available while spot lasts.

With the theme as “Us, in Cinema”, Asian Cinerama features 11 movie titles from seven different Asian regions, including eight Hong Kong premieres. Honouring the art of the big screen, the programme presents Asian cinema stories from four perspectives. Q&A sessions will be held at selected screenings with talents from different regions, for example, the lead actor of BOSS, Korean actor JO Woo-jin from Hospital Playlist, director Leon Le of Ky Nam Inn and director LAU Kek-Huat of The Waves Will Carry Us.

Furthermore, In Conversation features four in-depth panel discussions beyond the frame, drilling into the art of filmmaking. From acting, to directing and editing, audience would be able to share fruitful discussions with world-class filmmakers: Actor-on-actor with Korean actor JO Woo-jin and Hong Kong actor Power CHAN; actress-on-actress with Taiwanese actress-musician 9m88 and Hong Kong actress Angela YUEN; director-on-director with Left-Handed Girl's TSOU Shih Ching and Ky Nam Inn's Leon LE.