Category: Asia Pacific

The 7th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Forum to Be Held on January 24

The 7th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Forum to Be Held on January 24

Focusing on China–U.S. Film Co-Productions and Industry Collaboration

Los Angeles, January 15 — As a key industry and academic event of the 7th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles, the 7th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Forum will be held on January 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Los Angeles. The forum is expected to attract more than 300 attendees from Hollywood and international film communities, including filmmakers, producers, actors, investors, and industry professionals.

The forum will feature six distinguished keynote speakers, all of whom will also serve as awards presenters at the 7th Golden Diamond Awards Ceremony later that evening:

• Benjamin Chen: Forum Host, Keynote Speaker, 15 international film festivals Awards winning director and producer.

• Brian Connors: Keynote Speaker and Awards Presenter, Hollywood actor, director, screenwriter, and producer.

• Misha Segal: Keynote Speaker, recipient of Emmy Awards and Israeli Academy Awards.

• Vince Toto: Keynote Speaker and Awards Presenter, veteran American filmmaker.

• Alain Azoulay: Keynote Speaker and Awards Presenter, recipient of many  awards, producer, 

• Misty Chang: Movie star and producer.

The forum will focus on the advantages, opportunities, and practical experience of China–U.S. film co-productions, with in-depth discussions on creative collaboration, production frameworks, financing structures, distribution strategies, and cross-cultural storytelling. The speakers will share insights drawn from their extensive experience in international co-production projects.

Notably, the forum will also include a dedicated China–U.S. Film Co-Production Investment Signing Session. Representatives from film studios and investment institutions from both countries are expected to sign cooperation agreements for several potential co-production projects, marking a transition from dialogue to concrete industry collaboration and advancing the implementation of China–U.S. co-production initiatives.

According to the organizers, the Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Forum aims to serve as a high-level platform connecting the film industries of China, the United States, and the global market. The forum will also set the professional and intellectual tone for the 7th Golden Diamond Awards Ceremony taking place later that evening, further highlighting the growing influence of the Asian Film Festival Los Angeles on the international stage.

The Asian Film Festival Los Angeles (AFFLA) is authorized by the American Chamber of Commerce (AICC) and is organized by the Asian Film Festival Committee. The Confederation Institute of Education ( CIE) has been an important co-organizer of the Asian Film Festival Los Angeles since its inception. It has jointly offered Film Master Classes and MBA in Cooperative Master’s degree programs in film performance management with the festival.

Asian Film Festival Los Angeles announces the nominees for the 6th Golden Diamond Awards 2024

Los Angeles, November 17th – The Asian Film Festival Los Angeles today announced the nominees for the 6th Golden Diamond Awards 2024, including films and scripts from the United States, Canada, India, Japan, Austria, Germany, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, France, Iraq, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Russia, Singapore, Iran, as well as mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Earlier, the Asian Film Festival Los Angeles stated at a press conference held on November 2 that the 6th Golden Diamond Awards Ceremony will be held on December 11 at the Sheraton San Gabriel Hotel in Los Angeles. At that time, filmmakers from various countries and regions participating in the festival, special guests, celebrities, representatives of sponsors, producers, directors, actors and award-winning guests from Los Angeles and Hollywood will gather together to celebrate the event.

The 36th Miss Asian International beauty pageant global finalists and winners will also present a splendid visual feast and showcase the magnificent Asian cultural style to guests from all walks of life at the 6th Golden Diamond Awards Ceremony.

The organizer said that tickets for the 6th Golden Diamond Awards Ceremony are now on sale, Welcome to order.

The complete list of nominees for the 6th Golden Diamond Awards of the 36th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles 2024 is as follows:

BEST FEATURE
Brave Girls, India
Hanky Pank, USA
Kuch Sapney Apne, India
Return To Planet Undergroun, Netherlands
Redemption with Life, China

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Performing Kaoru’s Funeral, Japan
4 by 4, India
Flight animal，Sweden
Okamoto，Japan
We are forever, China

BEST DOCUMENTARY
Okhaldhunga, Germany
Saving Walden’s World， USA
CACAO，Japan
Deconstructing Beijing, France
Fallen Treasures, Hong Kong

BEST SHORT FILM
Límites, Spian
Song of the Conscripts，China
Suburban Story ,USA
The Other Moon Goddess, USA
Midsummer Dream. China

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
RETURN TO KAWTHOOLEI: A Refugee Rapper’s Journey to His Homeland in Burma, SA
Mad Honey Documentary, Iraq
Agong, USA
Gierogi Appa, USA
Koroneburg, USA

BEST ANIMATION SHORT
Dancing Dhamaal!, USA
World Naked Bike Tour , Canada
The Pinto Variety Hour, USA
Son & Moon, USA
CHAIN, USA

BEST SCRIPT
Homeless Dogs Never Bite, China
Frank Truman, Iran
First Launch, USA
Sach is LifeUSA
Baby Gladiator, Iran

BEST DIRECTOR
Return To Planet Underground (Part1) , Netherlands
Flight Animal, Sweden
Nearest Distance, China
Growing Pains, China

BEST MUSIC
Kuch Sapney Apne, Inida
Nearest Distance, China
Hi, Dad, India
Aeon Oz, Austria

BEST STUDENT SHORT FILM
Identified, Hong Kong
It is your Turn, China
You Can Never Go Home, USA
Lamb of Vengeance, China
Her Nails, USA

BEST DIRECTOR STUDENT FILM
Sky is the limit, China, Sheng Liu
Pei-an Chen，Blue Birds, Taiwan, Pei-an Chen
Chase, USA, Chao Han
Echo. China, Zhiping Li
A Palm Tree in The Distanc, USA, Moxie Zhang

BEAT ACTOR
Surge, China, Chen Wang Hanfei
Deep Into the Forest , USA, Jack Wang
We are forever, China, Zeawo
A Black Dog By The Reef, China, Zhong Linyu
Okamoto, Japan, Kentarou Tomita

BEST ACTRESS
Brave Girls, India, Rakhi Lohchab
Hi Dad, India, Mrunal Thakur
Suger, China, Jin Shan
Performing Kaoru’s Funeral, Japan, Kano Ichiki
The Story of a Stranded Frog, USA, Lexi Kim

BEST CHILD ACTOR
It is your Turn, China, Chao Yimo, Shu Yiyi, AI Lei, Zhou Yiming
So Long Mom, China, Zhou Chuxi
Growing Pains, China, Zhiquan Yang

BEST CHILD ACTRESS
Paper Flowers, USA, Sylvia Ye
Nearest Distance, China, Ruidong Zhou
Happy Love, USA, Lilyan Luu
Hi, Dad, India, Kiara Khanna
Pari and the Witch, Iran, Jana Karimi

CIE is one of the co-organizers of the Asian Film Festival Los Angeles, and has collaborated with the organizer to provide film-producing, director, and performance short-term master training courses for the AFF film winners and young filmmakers from various countries and regions.

The 6th Golden Diamond Awards Ceremony of Asian Film Festival 2014 will be held on November 18th, at 3:30pm in Sheraton Hotel San Gabriel Los Angeles. 

Upcoming: 2018 Miss Asia International Pageant Final – Los Angeles

2018 Miss Asian International Pageant sponsored by the American International Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles at 3:00PM on December 8th, 2018.

We cordially invite you to join us in this grand occasion.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles
506 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Hollywood Glamour and Cultural History in Downtown Los Angeles

The home of Hollywood glamour, the historic and beloved Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles has been the choice of celebrities, presidents, and dignitaries, as well as the backdrop for many movies and TV shows. This 1923 hotel–a worthy sightseeing destination in its own right– is a designated a historic-cultural landmark. Its unique interior features frescos and murals, carved marble fountains and columns, crystal chandeliers, and embroidered tapestries. These elements all come together to create an elegant, incomparable option for an overnight stay or event venue in Downtown Los Angeles. All 683 guest rooms and suites are richly appointed, and facilities include a sauna, steam room and Roman-style pool. Newly-refurbished rooms uphold the hotel’s timeless elegance, combined with modern conveniences that ensure a comfortable stay.

Set in the heart of LA’s vibrant cultural district, visiting nearby attractions like The Broad Contemporary Art Museum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theatre, Grand Park, L.A. LIVE, and the Los Angeles Convention Center could not be easier. Nearby Pershing Square, a public park and amphitheater, offers an inner city oasis, while the Geffen Contemporary at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art and the Japanese American National Museum are both a scenic walk or short drive away. Just around the corner, discover hidden boutique shops, filled with everything from locally-made goods to big brand names and one-of-a-kind vintage finds.

Pairing stunning, historic accommodations with a location allowing you to make the most of your time in Los Angeles, Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles is ready for its close-up.

Meetings and Events
Make an impression on your guests or meeting attendees at this one-of-a-kind Los Angeles hotel, with some 70,000 sq. ft (6,503 sqm) of flexible event space. It was right here, at the award-winning Biltmore L.A hotel, that the concept of the Academy Awards was founded during a banquet in the Crystal Ballroom in 1927, followed by the hosting of eight Academy Award ceremonies.
Discover more about your conference and meeting venues in Los Angeles here.

On-Site Dining
Biltmore Los Angeles also has some of the best places to eat in L.A all under one roof. Experience the flavors of Italy and get stuck into traditional pizza at Smeraldi’s trattoria, or tantalize your taste buds with Singaporean, Malaysian, and Chinese inspired dishes at Bugis Street Brasserie.

2018 Miss Asia International, Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles is happy to offer package handling, late check-out, parking, and other services.

RSVP and Tickets:
Tel: 626-679-3370 Sandra

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First Lady Melania Trump and Mrs. Abe visit with school children in Japan

Nov 06, First Lady Melania Trump and Mrs. Abe visit with school children in Japan | November 6, 2017 (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Nov 07, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will participate in an Embassy meet and greet in Seoul, Republic of Korea, followed by a courtesy call with National Assembly leaders. Then, the President will deliver remarks to the National Assembly. After the President’s remarks, President Trump and the First Lady will participate in a wreath laying ceremony, and then depart the Republic of Korea en route to Beijing, People’s Republic of China. After arriving at the Beijing Airport, the President and First Lady will participate in a welcome tea with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China and Madame Peng Liyuan, followed by a tour of the Forbidden City and viewing of an opera performance. Later, the President and First Lady will have dinner with President Xi and Madame Peng.

Vice President Pence will travel to the U.S. Capitol to participate in a series of meetings with lawmakers and take part in the Senate Republican Policy Lunch.

President Trump’s Trip to Asia

On Friday, President Donald J. Trump departed for Asia, his longest foreign trip to date and the longest trip to Asia by an American president in more than a quarter century. President Trump will utilize this trip to demonstrate the Administration’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and to strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships. The President will address a wide array of strategic issues with foreign leaders, including the North Korean nuclear threat.