23rd New York Asian Film Festival
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 Official poster | |
| Opening film | Victory by Park Beom-su |
|---|---|
| Location | Film at Lincoln Center, New York |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Awards |
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| Hosted by | New York Asian Film Foundation Inc. |
| Artistic director | Samuel Jamier |
| No. of films | 94 films |
| Festival date | Opening: 12 July 2024 Closing: 28 July 2024 |
| Language | International |
| Website | NYAFF |
The 23rd New York Asian Film Festival was held in New York on 12 July with World Premiere of South Korean film Victory by Park Beom-su, who attended the screening in person. In the 23rd edition 94 titles were screened in person. The film selection featured both contemporary and timeless titles from various Asian countries, as well as beyond, showcasing nine world premieres, 12 international premieres, and 38 North American premieres.[1] Films from various genres from China, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Mongolia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and beyond were screened.[2][3]
In Star Asia Awards category, Asian stars were honoured with various awards such as: Nicholas Tse a Hong Kong actor, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and TV chef with Screen International Star Asia Award; Zhang Jianian (Tai Bo), Hong Kong and Taiwan film actor, with Screen International Star Asia Lifetime Achievement Award; Lee Hye-ri, a South Korean actress, singer, and television personality, with Screen International Rising Star Asia Award; and Kento Yamazaki a Japanese actor and model, with Best from the East Award.[2][4]
Jury
Jury is composed of:
- Tony Bui: Vietnamese-born American independent film director in the United States
- Shao-yi Chen: producer, Screenworks Asia
- Shaina Magdayao: Filipino actress
- Felix Tsang: Sales & Acquisitions Manager, Golden Scene
- Chanon Santinatornkul: Thai actor
- Aliza Ma: Head of Programming, the Criterion Channel
Screening venues
- Film at Lincoln Center[5]
- Walter Reade Theater
- SVA Theatre
- Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, 144 West 65th Street
- LOOK Cinemas W57
- Korean Cultural Center New York[6][7]
Films showcase
| Year | Title | Original Title | Country | Director | Premiere Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening film | |||||
| 2024 | Victory | 빅토리 | South Korea | Park Beom-su | World Premiere |
| Beyond Borders | |||||
| 2024 | 18×2 Beyond Youthful Days | 青春18×2 君へと続く道 | Japan, Taiwan | Michihito Fujii | North American Premiere |
| 2024 | A Balloon's Landing | 我在這裡等你 | Taiwan, Hong Kong | Angel Teng | International Premiere |
| 2023 | Fly Me to the Moon | 但願人長久 | Hong Kong | Sasha Chuk | North American Premiere |
| 2023 | Salli | 莎莉 | Taiwan | Lien Chien-Hung | East Coast Premiere |
| 2023 | The Time of Huan Nan | 環南時候 | Taiwan | Leading Lee | International Premiere |
| Centerpiece Presentation | |||||
| 2024 | The Killers | 더 킬러스 | South Korea | Kim Jong-kwan, Roh Deok, Chang Hang-jun, Lee Myung-Se | World Premiere |
| Closing film | |||||
| 2024 | Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In | 九龍城寨·圍城 | Hong Kong | Soi Cheang | North American Premiere |
| China On the Move | |||||
| 2023 | Brief History of a Family | 家庭简史 | China, France, Denmark, Qatar | Lin Jianjie | New York Premiere |
| 2023 | Carefree Days | 逍遥游 | China | Liang Ming | North American Premiere |
| Crowd Pleasers | |||||
| 2024 | 90 Years Old – So What? | 九十歳。何がめでたい | Japan | Tetsu Maeda | North American Premiere |
| 2024 | Breaking and Re-entering | 還錢 | Taiwan | Leo Wang | North American Premiere |
| 2024 | Kingdom 4: Return of the Great General | キングダム 大将軍の帰還 | Japan | Shinsuke Sato | International Premiere |
| 2024 | Let's Go Karaoke! | カラオケ行こ | Japan | Nobuhiro Yamashita | International Premiere |
| 2024 | Love Lies | 我談的那場戀愛 | Hong Kong | Ho Miu-ki | North American Premiere |
| 2024 | The Yin Yang Master Zero | 陰陽師ゼロ | Japan | Shimako Satō | North American Premiere |
| Prime Picks | |||||
| 2023 | 12.12: The Day | 서울의 봄 | South Korea | Kim Sung-su | Prime Picks |
| 2024 | Escape | 탈주 | Lee Jong-pil | Prime Picks | |
| 2024 | Exhuma | 파묘 | Jang Jae-hyun | Prime Picks | |
| 2024 | The Roundup: Punishment | 범죄도시4 | Heo Myung-haeng | Prime Picks | |
| LGBTQ+ Visions & Horizon: Queer Unbound at NYAFF | |||||
| 2024 | All Shall Be Well | 從今以後 | Hong Kong | Ray Yeung | East Coast Premiere |
| 2024 | A Balloon's Landing | 我在這裡等你 | Taiwan | Angel Teng | International Premiere |
| 2024 | Fish Boy | 魚仔 | Canada | Christopher Yip | New York Premiere |
| 2015 | Front Cover | United States | Ray Yeung | Special Screening | |
| 2024 | Let | United States | Alyssa Loh | East Coast Premiere | |
| 2023 | The Missing | Iti Mapukpukaw | PhilippinesThailand | Carl Joseph E. Papa | East Coast Premiere |
| 2024 | Pushup | South Korea | Ryu Ho-cheol | International Premiere | |
| 2023 | Something Blue | 夏天和陈路 | China | Li Chen | World Premiere |
| 2023 | The Time of Huan Nan | 環南時候 | Taiwan | Leading Lee | International Premiere |
| 2019 | Twilight’s Kiss (Suk Suk) | 叔．叔 | Hong Kong | Ray Yeung | Special Screening |
Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film Competition
- Highlighted title indicates the Uncaged Award for best feature film winner.
| Year | Title | Original Title | Country | Director | Premiere Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Uncaged Award nominees | |||||
| 2023 | The Escaping Man | 绑架毛乎乎 | China | Wang Yichun | International Premiere |
| 2024 | Frankenstein Father | 프랑켄슈타인 아버지 | South Korea | Choi Jea-young | International Premiere |
| 2024 | How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies | หลานม่า | Thailand | Pat Boonnitipat | North American Premiere |
| 2023 | Ichiko | 市子 | Japan | Akihiro Toda | North American Premiere |
| 2023 | Snow in Midsummer | 五月雪 | Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore | Chong Keat Aun | U.S. Premiere |
| 2024 | Suffocating Love | 愛的噩夢 | Taiwan | Liao Ming-yi | North American Premiere |
| 2023 | Trouble Girl | 小曉 | Taiwan | Chin Chia-Hua | North American Premiere |
| 2023 | Women from Rote Island | Perempuan Berkelamin Darah | Indonesia | Jeremias Nyangoen | North American Premiere |
Films by country or region
| Year | Title | Original Title | Director | Premiere status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Panorama | ||||
| 2024 | All Shall Be Well | 從今以後 | Ray Yeung | East Coast Premiere |
| 2023 | Customs Frontline | 海關戰線 | Herman Yau | North American Premiere |
| 2024 | Fight for Tomorrow | 拼命三郎 | Chan Tai-Lee | U.S. Premiere |
| 2022 | Finding Bliss: Fire and Ice | 尋找極致的喜悅：火與冰 | Dee Lam, Kim Chan | Spotlight on 852 Films |
| 2023 | Fly Me to the Moon | 但願人長久 | Sasha Chuk | North American Premiere |
| 2024 | For Alice | 給愛麗絲 | Chow Kam Wing | World Premiere |
| 2024 | Inexternal | 裡應外合 | Yuen Kim-Wai | World Premiere |
| 2024 | Love Lies | 我談的那場戀愛 | Ho Miu-ki | North American Premiere |
| 2023 | The Lyricist Wannabe | 填詞 | Norris Wong | New York Premiere |
| 1984 | Shanghai Blues | 上海之夜 | Tsui Hark | Special Screening |
| 2024 | Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In | 九龙城寨之围城 | Soi Cheang | North American Premiere |
| 2019 | Twilight’s Kiss (Suk Suk) | 叔．叔 | Ray Yeung | Special Screening |
| Korean Frontlines | ||||
| 2023 | 12.12: The Day | 서울의 봄 | Kim Sung-su | Prime Picks |
| 2024 | Escape | 탈주 | Lee Jong-pil | Prime Picks |
| 2024 | Exhuma | 파묘 | Jang Jae-hyun | Prime Picks |
| 2023 | FAQ | 막걸리가 알려줄거야 | Kim Da-min | North American Premiere |
| 2024 | Frankenstein Father | 프랑켄슈타인 아버지 | Choi Jea-young | International Premiere |
| 2023 | The Guest | 301호 모텔 살인사건 | Yeon Je-gwang | North American Premiere |
| 2024 | The Killers | 더 킬러스 | Kim Jong-kwan, Roh Deok, Chang Hang-jun, Lee Myung-Se | World Premiere |
| 2024 | The Roundup: Punishment | 범죄도시4 | Heo Myung-haeng | Prime Picks |
| 2023 | The Sin | 씬 | Han Dong-seok | North American Premiere |
| 2023 | The Tenants | 세입자 | Yoon Eun-Kyung | North American Premiere |
| 2024 | Victory | 빅토리 | Park Beom-su | World Premiere |
Awards and winners
Daniel Craft Award for Excellence in Action Cinema
| Actor | Country | Film/s | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo Sakamoto |  Japan |
Baby Assassins: Nice Days | [2] |
Star Asia Awards
| Image | Recipient | Country | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
Screen International Star Asia Award
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Nicholas Tse |  Hong Kong |
[13] |
Screen International Star Asia Lifetime Achievement Award
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Zhang Jianian (Tai Bo) | Hong Kong |
[2] |
Screen International Rising Star Asia Award
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Lee Hye-ri |  South Korea |
[14] |
Best from the East Award
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Kento Yamazaki | Japan |
[2] |
References
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- ^ MacDonald, Joan (June 14, 2024). "23rd New York Asian Film Festival Announces Slate Of 2024 Films". Forbes. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (July 12, 2024). "South Korea's Lee Hye-ri talks cheerleader film 'Victory' and future plans (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
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- ^ "New York Asian Film Festival 2024". Film at Lincoln Center. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Michael Rosser (June 18, 2024). "NYAFF unveils 2024 competition titles, Nicholas Tse to receive Screen award". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ MacDonald, Joan (June 30, 2024). "Korean Hit Films Screened Free Via NYAFF And Korean Cultural Center". Forbes. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (June 13, 2024). "New York Asian Film Festival 2024 Hosts 'Twilight of the Warriors' and 'Fly Me to the Moon' Premieres". IndieWire. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Michael Rosser (July 18, 2024). "Nicholas Tse on the state of Hong Kong's film industry and moving into directing". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (June 11, 2024). "Korean comedy drama 'Victory' to open NYAFF 2024; Lee Hye-ri to receive Screen's Rising Star Asia Award (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
