Recently, the first Astar Award ceremony was grandly held at The Peninsula Lawn in Bangkok. With the theme of "Cultural Integration, Heritage, and Innovative Future", this ceremony set up five major categories: Performance, Culture, Academic, Diversity and Future Theme, and Special Honors, presenting a total of 29 awards. The ceremony gathered many distinguished guests. A number of outstanding films, filmmakers, and academic experts were awarded for their outstanding performances and academic contributions, injecting new impetus into the film and television industry and film academic research.

The Astar Award ceremony was established by the International Institute of Film Science and Arts (IIFSA), with an academic orientation focusing on "the integration of science and art". Founded in 2024 and headquartered in New York, USA, IIFSA is a non-profit academic institution. Its members include professors from many renowned universities such as New York University, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, University of Chicago, University of Leicester in the UK, and Beijing Film Academy. It aims to promote the integrated development of film research, education and practice.

The jury committee consists of professors from world-renowned film schools and industry representatives, covering multiple fields such as film theory, technology, education, and creation, to ensure the professionalism and fairness of the selection. The chairperson of the jury committee is Karl Bardosh, a professor at New York University's Tisch School and a Tony Award winner. Members include Demetri Terzopoulos, a professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Los Angeles, and an Academy Award winner for Scientific and Technical Achievements; Ian Conrich, a professor at Stockholm University; Tan Jing, a famous singing artist; and Anton Juan, a professor in the Film Department of the University of Notre Dame in the United States and a recipient of the French Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier).

The winners of this year's awards ceremony come from multiple countries and regions in Asia, Europe, the Americas, etc. The awards cover various dimensions such as film creation, performance, technology, academic research, and cultural contribution. The main awards include Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Original Music, Best New Director, and Best Short Film, which collectively showcase the diverse achievements and innovative practices in film art. Performance awards recognize the group of actors who have excelled in character portrayal and performance breakthroughs, highlighting the core role of actors in promoting the development of film art. Academic awards focus on film theory research, technological exploration, and educational promotion, affirming the academic value of the development of film discipline. Awards under the themes of diversity and the future encourage exploration of social issues, inclusiveness, and forward-looking perspectives, reflecting the multi-dimensional functions of films as cultural carriers. Special honorary awards are presented to individuals and institutions that have long been dedicated to the industry and made important contributions, demonstrating respect for the industry spirit and historical accumulation.

Among them, cultural awards are a major highlight of this year's awards ceremony. A total of four honors have been established to collectively recognize representative works in cultural exploration, cultural inheritance, and the expression of cultural identity. These works showcase the uniqueness of various countries' cultures through diverse narrative methods, promote cross-cultural understanding and communication, and embody the profound significance of films in the cultural dimension.

Academic and Special Honor Awards focus on "behind-the-scenes forces" and "lifetime contributors". Academic awards recognize achievements and individuals who have made outstanding contributions in film theory, technical research, and educational promotion, while Special Honor Awards are granted to representative figures and institutions that have played a key role in the long-term development of the industry. The establishment of these two types of awards highlights the emphasis on the foundation of the industry and academic support, making the award ceremony not only focus on artistic achievements but also fully reflect concern for the overall development of the industry.

As an academic awards ceremony jointly initiated by international film education and academic institutions, the Astar Award Awards Ceremony will continue to uphold the core concepts of culture, academics, and technology, promoting the in-depth integration of film art and technology. In the future, the ceremony will adhere to the principles of objective and fair evaluation, build an international exchange platform, promote the linkage between academic research and film practice, and contribute to the common development of global film art and science.

The list of award winners is attached as a picture: