23rd New York Asian Film Festival

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. Films from various genres from China, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Mongolia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and beyond were screened.

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.

Jury
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 * 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
 * Walter Reade Theater
 * SVA Theatre
 * Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, 144 West 65th Street
 * LOOK Cinemas W57
 * Korean Cultural Center New York

Films showcase
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Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film Competition
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 * Highlighted title indicates the Uncaged Award for best feature film winner.

Films by country or region
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