[International Entertainment] The 8th Asian Film Awards (AFA)! Asian Oscars see the Region’s Hottest Stars
in City of Dreams
Hong Kong, 18th March 2014- Prepare for an evening that will dazzle with the glitz
and glamour of the region’s hottest celebrities as they gather on the 27th of March for a night to celebrate Asian
film industry. The 8th Asian Film Awards (AFA) will be
held for the very first time in Macau, at The City of Dreams’ awe-inspiring
Dancing Water Theatre.
The
AFA, one of the highest accolades in the Asian film industry, boasts an
enviable record of having some of the biggest stars from around the region
adorn its red carpet. The 7th AFA
saw the likes of international superstars Andy Lau and Michelle Yeoh gracing
the occasion.
This year, the AFA promises to be just as star-studded as the 7th with a list of nominees featuring stellar names like Wong Kar Wai, Zhang Ziyi, Tony Leung, Han Hyojoo, Song Kang-ho, Tsai Ming-liang and Huang Bo.
The 8th AFA also boasts some serious star
power as the jury. Donnie Yen, renowned martial arts celebrity, will be one of
the judges at this year’s Film Awards together with director Peter Chan, voted
“Most Valuable Filmmaker” for his Midas touch at producing box office hits.
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Isabelle
Huppert, one of France’s greatest gifts to the cinematic world, will also be in
attendance as the first honorary member of the newly established AFA Academy
alongside the beautiful Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon, AFA’s chosen ambassador.
The
film awards spans 73 nominations, 26 films, and 14 award categories from 13
countries. Nominated movies
include The Grandmaster,
which received a nod at the Oscars, as well as outstanding films such as Stray Dogs and The
Attorney.
The 8th Asian Film Awards brings together
three of Asia’s biggest cinematic powerhouses from Hong Kong, Busan and Tokyo.
With the shift to Macau, one can expect international celebrities and special
appearances that will make this awards ceremony a night to remember.
About Asian Film Awards
The annual Asian Film Awards was established in 2007 as
the first Asian film awards that recognizes all the cinematic talents in the
Asian region. The AFA is the only ceremony in the World that brings together
the Asian cinematic elite.
The AFA will be the focal point of global attention as
World-renowned filmmakers and celebrities gather on the red carpet. The judging
panel consists of 12 respected film industry experts that will screen the
nominated films through stringent judging processes and eventually vote to
decide the winners of each of the 14 categories. The annual award ceremony has
garnered attention from both industry professionals and movie fans alike. The
AFA strives to promote cultural exchange between film industry professionals
from all across Asia in the hope of propelling Asian films to greater heights.
Official
website: http://www.asianfilmawards.asia/
Published
by WLJack. (based on official press
release issued to wljack.com & loong-updates.blogspot.com)
