7th Asia Pacific Screen Awards | |
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Date | 15 December 2013 |
Site | Brisbane Australia |
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Best Film | Omar |
Best Actor | Lee Byung-hun |
Best Actress | Zhang Ziyi |
The 7th Asia Pacific Screen Awards were held in Brisbane, Australia on 15 December 2013. [1]
Best Feature Film | Achievement in Directing |
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Best Actor | Best Actress |
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Best Screenplay | Best Cinematography |
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Best Animated Feature Film | Best Documentary Feature Film |
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Best Youth Feature Film | UNESCO Award |
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FIAPF Award | Jury Grand Prize |
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