10th Asian Film Awards

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10th Asian Film Awards
DateMarch 17, 2016
Site Macau
Highlights
Best Film The Assassin
Most awardsThe Assassin (8)
Most nominationsThe Assassin (9)

The 10th Asian Film Awards are the 2016 edition of the Asian Film Awards. The ceremony was held at the Venetian Theatre in The Venetian Casino and Hotel in Macau. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Contents

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold. [7] [8] [9]

Best Film Best Director
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Newcomer Best Screenwriter
Best CinematographerBest Production Designer
Best ComposerBest Editor
Best Visual EffectsBest Costume Designer
Best SoundHighest-grossing Asian Film of 2015
Lifetime Achievement AwardAFA Next Generation Award
AFA 10th Anniversary Special AwardOutstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema Award
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