Guria Wins Best Film at Asia Pacific Screen Awards — SkimNews
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- Guria won Best Film at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, recognized as an international co-production from Georgia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Türkiye, Norway, and Saudi Arabia
- Sompot Chidgasornpongse received Best Director for 9 Temples To Heaven, a film co-produced by Thailand, Singapore, France, Norway, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Qatar
- Shahrbanoo Sadat was awarded the Jury Grand Prize for No Good Men, acknowledged for her contribution to contemporary Afghan cinema
- Pushpa Thing Lama won Best Performance for her role in Elephants In The Fog, a co-production between Nepal, Germany, Brazil, France, and Norway
- Five filmmakers received $10,000 grants each through the 2026 MPA APSA Academy Film Fund, including Indian director Payal Kapadia and Chinese director Taifeng Liu
- Tracey Vieira emphasized the cultural richness of the Asia Pacific region, stating the winners reflect courage, creativity, and the importance of global recognition for regional voices
Why it matters: The awards spotlight diverse cinematic voices across Asia and the Pacific, with funding and accolades going to filmmakers from underrepresented countries like Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Nepal—amplifying stories that often lack international platforms. The $10,000 grants directly enable new projects from emerging auteurs in regions with limited film infrastructure.
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