The 2nd Annual New York Chinese Film Festival Closing Ceremony

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AsianInNY
– November 21, 2011Posted in: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Wang Bao Qiang

Article By Alice Chin

Photo by Kevin Koo

Capitale, a grandiose bank turned event space in Chinatown, NYC, with its 65 foot ceilings and Corinthian columns was the perfect location for the Closing Ceremony of the 2nd Annual New York Chinese Film Festival. Well dressed guests mingled in the spectacular lobby and were served hor’s d’oeurves before being seated in the ballroom for a luxurious dinner.

Qi Jia

Qi Jia, Vice President of China Central Television gave an opening speech about her sincere hopes for the film festival to further enhance mutual understanding between the US and China.

Gao Xiao Song

John Gilbert, the Director of Music at New York University presented the first award for New Asian Director Award  to Gao  Xiao Song and Jiang Tao.
Gao Xiao Song expressed his surprise to receive the award because his goal was to make a commercial movie and his main focus was on the box office when directing his film, My Kingdom.  Director Jiang Tao said that it was his first attempt to produce a commercial movie and felt that he still had a long road ahead and hoped to learn from his colleagues in Hollywood and Europe.

Jiang Tao

Director Barry Levinson (Rainman) presented famed Hong Kong Director Tony Ching with The Most Outstanding Asian Director Award, and talked of his admiration for Tony Ching’s strong personal vision.

Tony Ching

Actor Wang Bao Qiang and Singer/Actor Geng Han were presented with the Most Popular Asian Artist Award. Mr. Wang humbly said he was accepting the award on behalf of his producer and director, because he felt that he alone did not deserve the award.

Geng Han

The quietly elegant Hailu Qin was presented The Most Outstanding Asian Artist Award by Steven Orlins, chairman of the Committee on United States China Relations.

Hailu Qin

Last but not least, Lawrence Scott, executive producer of PBS presented  to and the effervescent and glowing Vivian Hsu, who expressed her joy in receiving he Most Outstanding Asian Artist Award.

Vivian Hsu

For more information regarding New York Chinese Film Festival Closing Ceremony, please visit: www.nycff.org

Centered: ALAN CHOW-Chairman of Chinese American Arts Council

Alice Chin with Wenlan Chia (designer of Twinkle by Wenlan)

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