Nina Oyama to host this year's Awards
We’re thrilled to announce Japanese Australian comedian, writer, actress and director Nina Oyama as our host for the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards on 30 November. Nina will share the night with the region's top filmmakers, including nominees and guests from more than 20 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Nepal, People's Republic of China, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Thailand, and Türkiye .
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Known for her quick witted persona and charismatic on-screen presence, Nina has appeared in Australian television series such as Utopia, Taskmaster Australia, and Deadloch. A prolific writer, she's also contributed to shows like You're Skitting Me, The Chaser's Election Desk, and Love Me, and won a 2023 AWGIE Award for her work on the first season of Koala Man. In 2022, she co-created the AACTA-award winning SBS series Latecomers, and recently directed a pilot for ABC TV, Urvi Went To An All Girls School, set to air in 2025. Nina joins us for the Awards in the midst of shooting the next season of Deadloch.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable night — secure your tickets to the Awards Ceremony today!
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What's On: Day 2 - Thursday 28 November
The Forum program features an incredible line-up of events:
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10:00 - 11:00: Cultural Preservation Through Film
Examining how film can be used to preserve and celebrate the diverse cultures of the Asia Pacific. The conversation will highlight the responsibility of filmmakers to represent their communities authentically and explore how stories rooted in land can shape both national identity and receive global recognition.
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Douglas Watkin (Australia) – Director/Writer, Double Wire Productions
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Kerry Warkia (New Zealand, Papua New Guinea) – Producer, Brown Sugar Apple Grunt
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Lakshmipriya Devi (India) – Director/Writer for BOONG, Nominated Best Youth Film
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11:15 - 12:15: Aruna Vasudev Series: Creative Voices of the Asia Pacific presented with the Australian Directors Guild
In this special in-conversation event, APSA-nominated director Neo Sora of HAPPYEND (Japan, United States) joins Hannah Ariotti from the Australian Directors Guild to share insights, challenges, and inspirations behind his body of work. Named in honour of Aruna Vasudev, founder of NETPAC and often hailed as the mother of Asian cinema, the series celebrates her legacy by fostering dialogue and collaboration among the region's most talented filmmakers.
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19:00 - 22:00: Reel Connections presented by Essential Screen Skills
Reel Connections returns in 2024, offering emerging and early-career filmmakers the opportunity to connect with like-minded creatives. This year's event kicks off with Actors Talk Shop, a conversation between Australian actress and member of the 2024 Youth, Animation, Documentary International Jury, Jillian Nguyen, alongside APSA-nominated performers. This session, part of the Aruna Vasudev Series, will focus on the craft of screen acting. Join us for an evening of networking with international APSA-nominated filmmakers, local screen professionals and stars.
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Last chance to sign up for Industry Roundtables
Industry Roundtables provide a unique space for Australian creatives to openly discuss their craft, explore current issues and trends in the screen sector, and learn from international APSA guests and peers.
Held as closed-door conversations under Chatham House Rules where everyone can contribute, our Roundtables this year are:
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Animating the Asia Pacific - Thursday 28 November, 13:00-15:00
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Debut Feature to Sophomore - Thursday 28 November, 15:00-17:00
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Curating the Asia Pacific Landscape - Saturday 30 November, 10:00-12:00
These sessions are FREE and are open to a limited number of participants.
EOIs close today, Friday 8 November 2024.
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