At a press conference in Hong Kong on February 25, 2015, the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) announced the nominees for the 9th Asian Film Awards (AFA). Forty-two films from eight countries and regions received a total 74 nominations. This year, the AFA received over 1,000 eligible films from 34 countries across Asia.
In a parallel announcement, the AFAA revealed that internationally acclaimed film director and producer Ms. Mabel CHEUNG Yuen-ting has been appointed as this year’s AFA Jury President, while established leading man Mr. Aaron KWOK Fu-shing will serve as a Celebrity Jury member.
Said Ms. Mable Cheung Yuen-ting: “The Asian Film Awards is a formidable exercise. Each film has its own strengths fueled by the filmmakers’ passion, creative styles and captivating stories. With the high standard of work on display, we recognize the responsibility and challenge involved in voting for the winners.”
Mr. Aaron Kwok Fu-shing stated: "As an actor who has participated in many Asian movies, mainly those ones in Greater China, it is indeed a delight to witness the rise of Asian films and their positive reception worldwide. The Asian Film Awards is a brilliant platform for the Asian film industry to make positive progress as well as to encourage aspiring film professionals.”
The AFA Jury comprises 14 respected film industry professionals and critics who will select outstanding Asian works of the year to be recognized by one of the most prestigious film awards in the world today. From Japan, Mr. Kenji Ishizaka, the programming director of ‘Asian Future’ section of Tokyo International Film Festival, and Mr. Tetsuya Bessho, actor and founder of the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, will serve as Jury members.
Since 2007, the AFA has sought to highlight the best in Asian cinema to the world, and to promote Asian film culture both regionally and internationally. Beginning in 2014, the Tokyo International Film Festival became a partner of the Asian Film Awards Academy, along with the Hong Kong International Film Festival and Busan International Film
Festival, to promote, develop and enrich Asian Cinema.
"The developing network of filmmakers and film industries in the Asia-Pacific will strengthen the AFA and drive the globalization of Asian films,” said Dr. Wilfred WONG Ying-wai, Chairman of the AFA Academy and the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society. “We greatly appreciate the support of our Japanese and Korean founding partners in helping to enhance recognition, cultivation and promotion of Asian films on the world stage.”
Sponsored by Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao and The Venetian® Macao and with Cotai Water Jet as the Official Ferry Operator, the 9th Asian Film Awards will be held at The Venetian Theatre, one of the region's most luxurious entertainment venues, on March 25, 2015 (Wednesday).
*The complete list of the 9th AFA nominations list is attached to this press release.For further information or inquiries, please contact; Tokyo International Film Festival,
The 9thAsian Film Awards: Awards Presentation Ceremony
Date: March 15, 2015 (Wednesday)
Venue: The Venetian Theatre, The Venetian Macao
(Estrada da Baía de N. Senhora da Esperança, s/n, Taipa, Macao SAR)
ASIAN FILM AWARDS (AFA)
Inaugurated in 2007, the Asian Film Awards celebrates excellence in Asian cinema through the annual presentation of awards to the
many diverse talents and films that make up the dynamic film industries of the region. Awards night is a spectacular gathering of
celebrities, industry professionals and the media that highlights and publicizes the year’s achievements in Asian movies.
Presented in Hong Kong in its first seven years, the Awards were held last year in one of Asia’s fastest growing entertainment hubs,
Macau. With this historic move, the Awards take one step closer to its long-term plan of being held in different Asian cities to reflect its
broad reach across the entire region. Following last year’s success, the Asian Film Awards will be held again in Macau for its ninth
edition.
ASIAN FILM AWARDS ACADEMY (AFAA)
Established in Hong Kong in late 2013, the Asian Film Awards Academy aims to promote and develop Asian cinema, its talents and
audiences.
In an unprecedented landmark collaboration, the three long-established and major international film festivals in Asia, that is Busan,
Hong Kong and Tokyo have joined together as the founding members of the Asian Film Awards Academy. Together, they will provide
an impact and influence that will promote Asian cinema through the annual flagship Asian Film Awards, and year-round initiatives
such as professional exchanges, mentorship and development programs for young filmmakers, and strategies for regional and
international audience development.
Asian Film Awards Academy members come from all over Asia. They are drawn from all past nominees and winners at the Asian
Film Awards. Additional members who are prominent in their field may also be inducted into the Asian Film Awards Academy.
Members will be given voting rights for the Asian Film Awards and also participate in various Academy activities around the region.
The Asian Film Awards Academy expresses the increasing global importance and creative strength of the cinemas of Asia and will
help to unite the industries and talents of this fast-growing region.
SANDS RESORTS COTAI STRIP MACAO – SANDS CHINA’S INTEGRATED RESORT CITY
Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The befittingly named Sands Resorts
Cotai Strip Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a
stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai. Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao has transformed a gaming-centric day-trip
market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers.
Pulsating with life, both night and day, Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available
nowhere else in Macao, with approximately 9,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty-free
shopping with more than 600 retailers offering an unparalleled array of name brands, 1.5 million square feet (140,000 square metres)
of meeting and exhibition space for Asia’s leading conferences and exhibitions, gaming excitement, transportation offerings and well
over 100 dining options, including Michelin-starred restaurants, bars and lounges. Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao is a must-go
destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.For further information or inquiries, please contact; Tokyo International Film Festival, Publicity and Advertising
Tel: +81-3-3553-4793; Fax: +81-3-3553-4788; email: tiff-pr@tiff-jp.net
http://tiff-jp.net/
Comprised of The Venetian® Macao; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central,
featuring the world’s largest Conrad, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn hotels, Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao is where Asia’s ultimate
destination is all within reach. And coming in late 2015... the crowning achievement of Sheldon G. Adelson’s vision of the Cotai
Strip… The Parisian Macao.
Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao… Be at the Centre of It All! For more information, please visit http://en.sandsresortsmacao.com.
THE VENETIAN® MACAO
Opened in 2007, The Venetian® Macao is Macao's first integrated resort featuring stunning replicas of the famous canals and
architectural icons of Venice, Italy. The Venetian Macao features 3,000 suites, 1.2 million square feet (111,000 square metres) of
convention and meeting facilities as well as a 15,000-seat Cotai Arena designed for world-class sports events and electrifying
entertainment. The Venetian Macao is also home to the unique, 1,800-seat luxury Venetian Theatre, hosting the best in international
and Chinese entertainment; more than 30 renowned restaurants; TAIVEXMALO Day Hospital & Spa; the incredibly fun QUBE indoor
playground and more than 300 retailers at Shoppes at Venetian. Outdoor recreation areas include swimming pools and cabanas and
a mini-golf course.
For more information, please visit www.venetianmacao.com.
COTAI WATER JET
Launched in November 2007, Cotai Water Jet is the premium high-speed ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. As of
January 2015, the maritime jet fleet has serviced more than 44 million passengers, and averages approximately 42 daily round
trip sailings. Its 14 custom-built catamarans have the capacity to carry more than 400 passengers each and operate at top
speeds of approximately 42 knots. Passengers on Cotai Water Jet have a choice of three classes of service, with direct
sailings between ports in Macao, Taipa, Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the Hong Kong International Airport providing an important
transportation option for both locals and visitors of Macao. The Cotai Water Jet service is fully managed and operated on
behalf of owner Sands China Ltd. by Chu Kong High Speed Ferry Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong.
For more information, including sailing schedule and fares, please visit www.cotaiwaterjet.com.
The complete list of the 9th AFA nominations list is attached as Appendix I.
The complete jury list for the 9th AFA is attached as Appendix II.Asian Film Awards Academy | info@afaacademy.asia | www.afaacademy.asia
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th ASIAN FILM AWARDS NOMINATIONS LIST
第九屆亞洲電影大獎提名名單
Best Film 最佳電影
Film Title
電影名稱
Country/Territory
國家 / 地區
1
Black Coal, Thin Ice
白日焰火
Mainland China
中國大陸
2
Blind Massage
推拿
Mainland China
中國大陸
3
Haider
海德爾
India
印度
4
Hill Of Freedom
自由之丘
South Korea
南韓
5
Ode To My Father
半世紀的諾言
South Korea
南韓
6
The Light Shines Only There
只在那裡發光
Japan
日本
Best Director 最佳導演
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country/Territory
國家 / 地區
1
LOU Ye
婁燁
Blind Massage
推拿
Mainland China
中國大陸
2
TSUKAMOTO Shinya
塚本晉也
Fires On The Plain
野火
Japan
日本
3 Lav DIAZ
From What Is Before
驕陽逼近
The Philippines
菲律賓
4 Vishal BHARDWAJ
Haider
海德爾
India
印度
5
HONG Sang-soo
洪尚秀
Hill Of Freedom
自由之丘
South Korea
南韓
6
Ann HUI
許鞍華
The Golden Era
黃金時代
Hong Kong 香港
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第九屆亞洲電影大獎提名名單
Best Actor 最佳男主角
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1
LIAO Fan
廖凡
Black Coal, Thin Ice
白日焰火
Mainland China
中國大陸
2
KASE Ryo
加瀨亮
Hill Of Freedom
自由之丘
South Korea
南韓
3
Sean LAU Ching-wan
劉青雲
Overheard 3
竊聽風雲 3
Hong Kong 香港
Mainland China 中國大陸
4
Ethan RUAN
阮經天
Paradise In Service
軍中樂園
Taiwan 台灣
5 CHOI Min-sik
Roaring Currents
鳴梁海戰
South Korea
南韓
6
SATOH Takeru
佐藤健
Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends
浪客劍心：傳說落幕篇
Japan
日本
Best Actress 最佳女主角
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1
BAE Doo-na
裴斗娜
A Girl At My Door
道熙呀
South Korea
南韓
2
GONG Li
鞏俐
Coming Home
歸來
Mainland China
中國大陸
3
ZHAO Wei
趙薇
Dearest
親愛的
Hong Kong 香港
Mainland China 中國大陸
4 Kalki KOECHLIN Margarita, With A Straw
India
印度
5
MIYAZAWA Rie
宮澤理惠
Pale Moon
紙之月
Japan
日本
6
TANG Wei
湯唯
The Golden Era
黃金時代
Hong Kong 香港
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第九屆亞洲電影大獎提名名單
Best Newcomer 最佳新演員
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1
DO Kyung-soo
都暻秀
Cart
購物車
South Korea
南韓
2
ZHANG Huiwen
張慧雯
Coming Home
歸來
Mainland China
中國大陸
3
Ivana WONG
王菀之
Golden ChickenSSS
金雞 SSS
Hong Kong
香港
4
TOSAKA Hiroomi
登坂廣臣
Hot Road
熱血之路
Japan
日本
5
ZHAN Huaiyun
詹懷雲
Meeting Dr. Sun
行動代號：孫中山
Taiwan
台灣
Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1
CHO Jin-woong
趙鎮雄
A Hard Day
黑仔型警
South Korea
南韓
2
QIN Hao
秦昊
Blind Massage
推拿
Mainland China
中國大陸
3
CHEN Jianbin
陳建斌
Paradise In Service
軍中樂園
Taiwan 台灣
4
WANG Zhiwen
王志文
The Golden Era
黃金時代
Hong Kong 香港
Mainland China 中國大陸
5
ITO Hideaki
伊藤英明
WOOD JOB!
戀上春樹
Japan
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第九屆亞洲電影大獎提名名單
Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1
HAN Ye-ri
漢藝利
Haemoo
怒海沉淪
South Korea
南韓
2 Tabassum HASHMI
Haider
海德爾
India
印度
3
WAN Qian
萬茜
Paradise In Service
軍中樂園
Taiwan 台灣
4
IKEWAKI Chizuru
池脇千鶴
The Light Shines Only There
只在那裡發光
Japan
日本
5
KUROKI Haru
黑木華
The Little House
東京小屋
Japan
日本
Best Screenwriter 最佳編劇
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1 KIM Seong-hun
A Hard Day
黑仔型警
South Korea
南韓
2
DIAO Yinan
刁亦男
Black Coal, Thin Ice
白日焰火
Mainland China
中國大陸
3 Chaitanya TAMHANE
Court
被捕無限次
India
印度
4
LI Qiang
李檣
The Golden Era
黃金時代
Hong Kong 香港
Mainland China 中國大陸
5
TAKADA Ryo
高田亮
The Light Shines Only There
只在那裡發光
Japan
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第九屆亞洲電影大獎提名名單
Best Cinematographer 最佳攝影
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1
Jingsong DONG
董勁松
Black Coal, Thin Ice
白日焰火
Mainland China
中國大陸
2
ZENG Jian
曾劍
Blind Massage
推拿
Mainland China
中國大陸
3 CHOI Chan-min
Kundo: Age Of The Rampant
群盜:民亂的時代
South Korea
南韓
4
KONDO Ryuto
近藤龍人
My Man
養慾之恩
Japan
日本
5
Matt FLANNERY,
Dimas Imam SUBHONO
The Raid 2: Berandal
突擊死亡塔 2 黑金任務
Indonesia 印尼
Best Production Designer 最佳美術指導
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1
LIU Qing
柳青
Gone With The Bullets
一步之遙
Mainland China
中國大陸
2
Subrata CHAKRABORTY
Amit RAY
Haider
海德爾
India
印度
3
PARK Il-hyun
朴一賢
Kundo: Age Of The Rampant
群盜:民亂的時代
South Korea
南韓
4
HAYASHIDA Yuji 林田裕至
SAKUSHIMA Eri 佐久嶋依里
Over Your Dead Body
鬼門食女
Japan
日本
5
YI Zhenzhou
易振洲
The Taking Of Tiger Mountain
智取威虎山
Mainland China
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第九屆亞洲電影大獎提名名單
Best Composer 最佳原創音樂
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1
CUI Jian 崔健,
LIU Yuan 劉元
Blue Sky Bones
藍色骨頭
Mainland China 中國大陸
2
ZHANG Yilin 張鎰麟,
HISAISHI Joe 久石讓,
DOU Peng 竇鵬,
George ACOGNY,
SHU Nan 舒楠
Gone With The Bullets
一步之遙
Mainland China
中國大陸
3 Mikey MCCLEARY Margarita, With A Straw
India
印度
4 MOWG
The Fatal Encounter
殺王者
South Korea
南韓
5 BCDMG
Tokyo Tribe
東京暴族
Japan
日本
Best Editor 最佳剪接
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1 KIM Chang-ju 金昌柱
A Hard Day
黑仔型警
South Korea
南韓
2
SUNAGA Hiroshi
須永弘志
One Third
三分之一
Japan
日本
3
Patrick TAM 譚家明,
Curran PANG 彭正熙
That Demon Within
魔警
Hong Kong
香港
4
KWONG Chi-leung 鄺志良,
Manda WAI 韋淑芬
The Golden Era
黃金時代
Hong Kong 香港
Mainland China 中國大陸
5 Gareth EVANS
The Raid 2: Berandal
突擊死亡塔 2 黑金任務
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第九屆亞洲電影大獎提名名單
Best Visual Effects 最佳視覺效果
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1
Rick SANDER,
Christoph ZOLLINGER
Gone With The Bullets
一步之遙
Mainland China
中國大陸
2
YAMAZAKI Takashi
山崎貴
Parasyte
寄生獸
Japan
日本
3
TONG Ka-wai 唐家偉,
Ken LAW 羅偉豪,
Randy TSE 謝兆基,
Lucky Tracy Hannah 梁展鋒
The Midnight After
那夜凌晨，
我坐上了旺角開往大埔的紅 van
Hong Kong
香港
4
KANG Jong-ik
姜鍾翊
The Pirates
海賊：汪洋爭霸
South Korea
南韓
5
KIM Wook
金旭
The Taking Of Tiger Mountain
智取威虎山
Mainland China
中國大陸
Best Costume Designer 最佳造型設計
Nominee
候選人
Film Title
電影名稱
Country / Territory
國家 / 地區
1
LIANG Tingting
梁婷婷
Brotherhood Of Blades
綉春刀
Mainland China
中國大陸
2
William CHANG Suk Ping
張叔平
Gone With The Bullets
一步之遙
Mainland China
中國大陸
3
TSUGE Isao
柘植伊佐夫
Over Your Dead Body
鬼門食女
Japan
日本
4 CHONG Kyong-hee
The Fatal Encounter
殺王者
South Korea
南韓
5
KWON Yoo-jin
權裕辰
The Taking Of Tiger Mountain
智取威虎山
Mainland China
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The 9
th Asian Film Awards Jury List
Jury Title Country/Territory
Ms. Mabel CHEUNG Yuen-ting Jury President Hong Kong
Mr. Aaron KWOK Fu-shing Celebrity Jury Hong Kong
Ms. LI Shao-hong Jury China
Mr. Christian JEUNE Jury France
Mr. LI Cheuk-to Jury Hong Kong
Mr. Clarence TSUI Jury Hong Kong
Mr. John BADALU Jury Indonesia
Mr. Alberto BARBERA Jury Italy
Mr. BESSHO Tetsuya Jury Japan
Mr. ISHIZAKA Kenji Jury Japan
Mr. HUH Moon-young Jury Korea
Mr. KIM Ji-seok Jury Korea
Mr. Ronald ARGUELLES Jury Philippines
Ms. Jeane HUANG Jury Taiwan