16th Asian Film Awards

The 16th Asian Film Awards was held on March 12, 2023 at Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium in Hong Kong Palace Museum. The nominations were announced on January 6, 2023.[1] At the 16th edition of the awards ceremony, 30 films from 22 regions and countries were shortlisted for 81 nominations.[2] South Korean film Decision to Leave received 10 nominations most for any film whereas Drive My Car with eight nominations was second.[3]

16th Asian Film Awards
Teaser poster
Awarded forExcellence in Asian cinema
Awarded by
Presented byThe Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA)
Announced onNominations: January 6, 2023 (2023-01-06)
Presented onMarch 12, 2023 (2023-03-12)
SiteHong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, West Kowloon, Hong Kong
Hosted by
Official websiteAsian Film Awards
Highlights
Best PictureDrive My Car
Excellence in Asian Cinema AwardHiroshi Abe
Best DirectionHirokazu Kore-eda for Broker
Best ActorTony Leung Chiu-wai
Where the Wind Blows
Best ActressTang Wei
Decision to Leave
Best Supporting ActorHio Miyazawa
Egoists
Best Supporting ActressKim So-jin
Emergency Declaration
Lifetime achievementSammo Hung
Most awardsDecision to Leave and Drive My Car – 3
Most nominationsDecision to Leave – 10
Television coverage
NetworkYouTube
Duration5 hours 16 minutes

Lin Min Chen, a Malaysian Chinese singer, actor and model was appointed as Youth Ambassador of the film awards.[4]

The award ceremony hosted by Grace Chan and Sammy Leung was held on 12 March 2023, where international actors and celebrities from Hong Kong walked the red carpet. Hiroshi Abe, Japanese model and actor, was presented with Excellence in Asian Cinema Award and 'Red Carpet Best Dressed Award', whereas AFA Next Generation Award was presented to Ji Chang-wook a South Korean actor and singer.[5][6] Later, Sammo Hung, a martial arts veteran from Hong Kong was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award,[7] and Tony Leung Chiu-wai, a Hong Kong actor and singer, was presented with Asian Film Contribution Award for his contribution to the Asian cinema and the best actor award for his performance in Where the Wind Blows. Drive My Car by Ryusuke Hamaguchi won the best film award and best direction was awarded to Hirokazu Kore-eda for Broker, whereas Tang Wei's performance in Decision to Leave got her the best actress award.[8][9]

The ceremony was aired live on YouTube channel of Asian Film Awards Academy.[10]

Events

Asian Film Awards Academy is holding an exhibition to celebrate 15 Years of excellence of Asian Film Awards from 5 to 11 March, 2023 at Harbour City’s Ocean Terminal Main Concourse. It is a pre-event leading to the film awards ceremony. Vivian Sung, a Taiwanese actress and Lin Min Chen, a Malaysian Chinese singer, actor and AFA Youth Ambassador are invited on 11 March to interact with fans.[11]

Japanese traditional martial arts dance group 'ORIENTARHYTHM' and talented pianist Niu Niu performed on stage during the ceremony.[12]

Red Carpet Best Dressed Award

An award known as 'Best Dressed Award' is launched from this year ceremony. The award consists of a trophy designed by Hong Kong production and costume designer, William Chang and The Sail Melaka X iPANDAS Memorigin Tourbillon watch.[13] Hiroshi Abe became the first recipient of the award.[6]

Red Carpet Best Dressed Award Jury:

  • Hun Kim, Designer Director of Karl Lagerfeld
  • William Chang, Oscar-nominated and renowned HK Art Director
  • Winnie Wan, editor-in-chief of Elle Hong Kong
  • Michele Reis, renowned artist & co-creator of M Sail Tower
  • Dato’ Leong Sir Ley, Founder & Chairman of Sheng Tai International

Jury
Zhang Yimou, President of jury
  • Zhang Yimou China as Jury President - film director, producer, writer, actor and former cinematographer[14]

Awards and nominations
Hirokazu Kore-eda, winner of Best Director Award
Hiroshi Abe, winner of Excellence in Asian Cinema and Best Dressed Awards
Sammo Hung, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
Ji Chang-wook, AFA Next Generation Award recipient
Tony Leung Chiu-wai, winner of Best Actor Award
Tang Wei, winner of Best Actress Award

Complete list of nominees:[15]

Winners are listed first and denoted in bold:[16][9]

Best New Director
Best Screenplay
Best Editing
Best Cinematography
Best Music
Best Production Design
Best Visual Effects
Best Sound
Excellence in Asian Cinema Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
AFA Next Generation Award
Asian Film Contribution Award

Films with multiple nominations

The following films received multiple nominations:[17][18]

Nominations Films
10 Decision to Leave
8 Drive My Car
6 Ponniyin Selvan: I
Return to Seoul
5 Before, Now & Then
3 Where the Wind Blows
Egoist
Home Coming
Plan 75
Lighting Up the Stars
2 RRR
Autobiography
Poet
When the Waves Are Gone
Emergency Declaration
Alienoid

References
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  2. "The 16th Asian Film Awards Nominees Announced". Asian Film Awards Academy. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  3. Rosser, Michael (January 6, 2023). "'Decision To Leave' leads Asian Film Awards nominations". ScreenDaily. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  4. "Asian Film Awards Academy appoints LIN Min Chen this year's Youth Ambassador". Asian Film Awards Academy. January 10, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  5. Koh Seung-ah (March 6, 2023). "지창욱, 아시아필름어워즈 넥스트 제너레이션상 수상" [Ji Chang-wook, Asian Film Awards Next Generation Award]. News 1 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  6. Frater, Patrick; Ramachandran, Naman (March 12, 2023). "Hong Kong Makes the Most of Hosting Asian Film Awards as 'Drive My Car' Is Named Best Movie". Variety. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  7. Frater, Patrick (March 1, 2023). "Sammo Hung to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at Asian Film A". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  8. "[16th AFA]'헤어질 결심' 3관왕 달성..양조위·탕웨이 남녀주연상(종합)" [[16th AFA] 'Decision to Break Up' achieved 3 crowns.]. Herald POP (in Korean). Naver. March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  9. Shackleton, Liz (March 12, 2023). "'Drive My Car' Wins Best Feature At Asian Film Awards; Tony Leung Takes Best Actor, Asian Contribution Award". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  10. The 16th Asian Film Awards Ceremony. Asian Film Awards Academy. YouTube. March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  11. "Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence: Asian Film Awards Exhibition". Asian Film Awards Academy. March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  12. "Internationally Renowned Filmmakers to Gather Under One Roof, South Korea's JI Chang-wook To Receive AFA Next Generation". Asian Film Awards Academy. March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  13. "Presenting the AFA X STI BEST DRESSED AWARD for the first time on the red carpet". Asian Film Awards Academy. March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  14. Frater, Patrick (January 6, 2023). "'Decision to Leave' Heads Asian Film Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  15. Ntim, Zac (January 6, 2023). "Asian Film Awards: Decision to Leave And Drive My Car Lead Nominations". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  16. Rosser, Michael (February 7, 2023). "Japan's Hiroshi Abe to be honoured at Asian Film Awards". Screen Daily. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  17. Son Jeong-bin (January 6, 2023). "'헤어질 결심' 아시아필름어워즈 10개 부문 후보" ['Decision to Break Up' nominated in 10 Asian Film Awards]. Newsis (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  18. Brzeski, Patrick (January 6, 2023). "Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to Leave' Tops Asian Film Awards with Nominations in 10 Categories". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
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