Asia Pacific Screen Awards reveal nominations for 19th annual ceremony

The short version

• Hamaguchi Ryusuke's 'All of a Sudden' and Abinash Bikram Shah's 'Elephants in the Fog' lead the 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards with three nominations each.[Variety]
• The full nomination slate encompasses 36 films representing 32 countries and regions.[Variety]
• The Academy reported that 69% of nominated directors are presenting their first or second feature film.[Variety]
• Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony scheduled for Oct. 30 in Australia following an industry forum.[Variety]

Key facts

• Hamaguchi Ryusuke's 'All of a Sudden' and Abinash Bikram Shah's 'Elephants in the Fog' lead the 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards with three nominations each.[Variety]
• Both leading titles are nominated for best film, best director, and best performance.[Variety]
• The nomination slate includes 36 films representing 32 countries and regions.[Variety]
• According to the Academy, 69% of nominated filmmakers are presenting either their first or second feature film.[Variety]
• The awards ceremony will take place on Oct. 30 in Australia following the Asia Pacific Screen Forum from Oct. 28–30 on the Gold Coast.[Variety]

Sources

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• Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s ‘All of a Sudden’, Abinash Bikram Shah’s ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Lead Asia Pacific Screen Awards NominationsVariety metered