On March 6, at the opening ceremony, Kamikura Tsuneyuki, Chairperson, Osaka Executive Committee for the Promotion of Moving Image Culture, gave an opening speech:



“Aiming to be Asian film’s gateway to the world, OAFF has now reached its 15th edition. Films are made to convey to contemporary society what people are thinking now, and we have strived to introduce these films to as wide an audience as possible. OAFF, however, has not been able to realize a number of our planned projects this year. To fight against an invisible enemy, and to minimize the possibility of tragedy, we decided to cancel all filmmaker-in-person events so as to reduce the chance of possible coronavirus infection. Upon asking filmmakers’ understanding, we have decided to focus on our fundamental purpose: screening films which show the many other things which are happening around us.”

On March 15 the winners of this year’s edition were announced. And the winners are:



Grand Prix (Best Picture Award)

“Happy Old Year”, Thailand | Director: Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit



Most Promising Talent Award

Park Sun-joo, Korea｜“Way Back Home” Director



Best Actor

Mase Hidemasa, Japan｜“Kontora” Leading Actor



ABC TV Award

“Write about Love”, Philippines｜Director: Crisanto Aquino

Still from “Kontora”

Yakushi Pearl Award

Leon Dai, Taiwan｜“Your Name Engraved Herein” Supporting Actor



JAPAN CUTS Award

“The Murders of Oiso”, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea｜Director: MisawaTakuya



Housen Short Film Award

“Hammock”, Japan｜Director: Kishi Kentaro



Audience Award

“Better Days”, China, Hong Kong | Director: Derek Tsang

