AWFF Jury Members (L-R) Sue Shaheen, ... the Asian World Film Festival opening night · "The Legends of Eternal Snow" Photo Courtesy of AWFF · This year's Snow Leopard Lifetime Achievement Award, the Festival's highest honor, will be presented to acclaimed director, screenwriter, and producer Sergei Bodrov in celebration of his remarkable 50-year career. Bodrov established his reputation as a visionary filmmaker ...
AWFF Jury Members (L-R) Sue Shaheen, Sam Kadi, Patti Lee, Iris Wang, Jiin Jang and Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen attend the Asian World Film Festival opening night · "The Legends of Eternal Snow" Photo Courtesy of AWFF · This year's Snow Leopard Lifetime Achievement Award, the Festival's highest honor, will be presented to acclaimed director, screenwriter, and producer Sergei Bodrov in celebration of his remarkable 50-year career. Bodrov established his reputation as a visionary filmmaker with "Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan" (2007), nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Foreign Language Film, and "Prisoner of the Mountains" (1996), also an Oscar® nominee as well as a Cannes Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize-winner.Festival Executive Director Georges N. Chamchoum said, "Asian Vision is such an inspiring initiative. Celebrating the creativity and talent of Asian filmmakers, who may not always receive the recognition they deserve, is incredibly important. Plus, the program provides a unique platform for movie lovers to explore the vast and diverse world of Asian cinema.Asian Vision Lineup In curating the Asian Vision program, AWFF focused on highlighting filmmakers and talent from lesser-known Asian countries and autonomous regions, aiming to increase their visibility and recognition on the international stage.The program of eight motion pictures (see list below) will be held November 17-19, 2024, with the top film receiving the Asian Vision Best Film Award.
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