The 16th Asian Film Awards Ceremony

Celebrating Excellence in Asian Cinema The 16th Asian Film Awards Ceremony Sunday, 12 March 2023 Hong Kong Palace Museum 17:00: Red Carpet 19:30: Ceremony 30 films from 22 regions and countries have been shortlisted for 81 nominations to compete for 16 awards at the 16th Asian Film Awards. The prestigious line up of nominees from around Asia includes five Hong Kong films including Where the Wind Blows, Anita, A Light Never Goes Out, Warriors of Future and The Sparring Partner. Among the nominees, Korean film master PARK Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave received ten nominations, making it the most nominated film in this year’s competition. Coming in a close second is the Japanese feature starring NISHIJIMA Hidetoshi, Drive My Car which received eight nominations including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor. Indian film Ponniyin Selvan: I was also nominated for Best Film and five behind-the-scenes awards. Darezhan OMIRBAYEV’s Poet and Lav DIAZ’s When the Waves Are Gone are also in the tight race for winning the highest honour of Best Film in the 16th Asian Film Awards. Official Website: FB: IG: TW: