From Channel News Asia
HONG KONG: Singapore director Anthony Chen, who has won numerous awards for his first feature film “Ilo Ilo”, has been nominated for Best Director at the 8th Asian Film Awards, which is set to take place in Macau on March 27.
“Ilo Ilo” director Anthony Chen. Photo from Channel News Asia.
Other contenders for the award are directors Bong Joon-ho (“Snowpiercer), Hirokazu Koreeda (“Like Father, Like Son”), Tsai Ming Liang (“Stray Dogs”) and Wong Kar Wai (“The Grandmaster”).
“Ilo Ilo” actress Yeo Yann Yann has also been nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the AFA for her performance in Chen’s hit film.
Acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Peter Chan will serve as Jury President of the AFA this year and head a panel of film professionals that will select the winners.
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