FILM ASIA

The 2025 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) ceremony, held on December 4th in Singapore, delivered a thrilling night of tight competition, culminating in the Chinese Mainland securing both the Best Feature Film and Best Drama Series awards. The prestigious night, which serves as the largest showcase of Asia-Pacific content and creatives globally, took place at Singapore’s historic Capitol Theatre. In a spectacular scripted double win, the films MuMu and Strange Tales of Tan

The Jeonju International Film Festival (JEONJU IFF) in Korea has officially opened its call for entries for the upcoming edition, seeking submissions until the deadline of January 19, 2026 . The JEONJU IFF is dedicated to promoting a spirit of independence and rigorous experimentalism within cinema. The festival actively seeks to discover new aesthetic and technological frontiers for the contemporary moving image, enthusiastically introducing audiences to progressive trends a

The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) successfully concluded its ten-day run of screenings and events across the Hibiya-Marunouchi-Yurakucho-Ginza area, powerfully reaffirming cinema’s capacity to bridge cultural divides and foster deeper global understanding. This year’s edition presented a substantial program of 184 films, drawing over 69,000 admissions and attracting more than 160,000 attendees to related festival events. The festival’s top honor, the Tokyo Gra

The 36th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) commenced on a historic note, marking its most successful opening in history with the selection of international star Shu Qi's debut feature as director. The festival's launch took place on November 26 at the Sands Theatre, located within the Marina Bay Sands complex. The opening film was Shu Qi’s Girl , a semi-autobiographical drama set in Taipei during the 1980s. The esteemed director was present for the

The esteemed Kanazawa Film Festival is set for its return from September 18 to 23, 2025, taking place at the Theater 21 within the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. Renowned for its daring curation and broad international scope, the festival is poised to unveil a lineup that aims to bridge the past and future of cinema, featuring deep retrospectives, pivotal world premieres, and the introduction of bold new talent. The intellectual core of this year’s program is the ce

The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) is poised for a dynamic 8th edition, officially announcing a robust programme lineup scheduled to run from July 19 to 27, 2025. The festival remains true to its foundational mission as a crucial cultural bridge, linking Malaysian cinema with bold, diverse, and impactful storytelling from across the globe. This year's event will also include a significant tribute to a cinematic icon, as the 8th MIFFest proudly honors the legen

The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) commenced officially on June 13, emphatically reaffirming its status as the premier international platform for Chinese-language cinema. This year, the festival has scaled its outreach, utilizing 43 cinemas across Shanghai and an additional five venues throughout the Yangtze River Delta region. The expansive program features more than 400 films from 71 countries and regions, culminating in approximately 1,500 total screening

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), a cornerstone of Southeast Asian cinema, is pleased to announce the dates for its 36th...

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), a cornerstone of the Asian cinema festival season, has announced a landmark transformation...

The 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has officially released its forthcoming schedule, signifying a crucial event in the...