The Asia Pacific International Arts Festival held the Premiere Ceremony and Awards Presentation of the 4th Asia Pacific International Short Films Festival 2025 at Starmax Hall, Dadi Cinema Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on Dec 7, 2025.
The event brought together industry professionals, film directors, actors, actresses, VIP guests, film enthusiasts and media practitioners, and a celebration honouring and recognising excellence in creative and imaginative short films.
A total of 13 awards were presented for Favourite Female/Male Character, Best Female/Male Character, Best Actress/Actor, Best Supporting Actress/Actor, Best Leading Actress/Actor, Special Jury Award, Best New Media and Best Short Film.
The event began with the screenings of three new media trailers “Blood Reunion” (血色同学会), “Entering the Palace at Sixteen” (年十六入宫) and “Operation Hurricane” (飓风行动) and followed by premiere screening of three short films named “Three Little Ducks”, “Come Find Me’ and “Her Frame”.
Alyna Kerk Zhi Tong was named the Best Leading Actress, while Best Leading Actor went to Nomi Gu for “Entering the Palace at Sixteen”
The festival’s top prize, Best Short Film, was awarded to Come Find Me, directed by Luke Wong. The film was an entry from Malaysia.
Meanwhile, the Best New Media award went to “Blood Reunion” (血色同学会).
Three Special Jury Award prizes were presented to Choong U-Faye, Till Guan and Lorraine Sugandi.
The Asia Pacific International Short Films Festival aims to foster cultural exchange and creative diversity through the medium of short films.
This year’s festival received a number of submissions with films from across the Asia Pacific region, including China, Singapore, United States of America, Indonesia and Malaysia.
The winners were assessed and selected by a jury of film industry experts.
The richness and cultural diversity of the films presented this year has brought new voices and fresh perspectives onto the stage in captivating audiences in today’s cinema landscape.
At a press conference, festival founder and organiser Swear Ly Cham said the Asia Pacific Short Film Festival has opened up many opportunities for a new generation of young actors to succeed in the industry.
“This new generation of young actors will continue the legacy of becoming successful film stars in the future,” she said.
Here is the full list of 4th Asia Pacific International Short Film Festival 2025 award winners:
Favourite Male Character:
Ding Cong Yi – 丁琮译 (Entering the Palace at Sixteen)
Favourite Female Character:
Jennabelle Lee Chen Xuan
Best Male Character:
Chan Har Yorng
Best Female Character:
Ng Zi Xuan
Best Actor:
Ronald Luo – 罗悦睿 ( Entering the Palace at Sixteen)
Best Actress:
Anya Ong Hyu Tone
Best Supporting Actor:
Jackson Chan En Ze
Best Supporting Actress:
Sophie Keong Zhi Ling
Best Leading Actor:
Nomi Gu – 谷佑丞 (Entering the Palace at Sixteen)
Best Leading Actress:
Alyna Kerk Zhi Tong
Special Jury Award:
Choong U-Faye, Till Guan and Lorraine Sugandi
Best New Media:
Entering the Palace at Sixteen (年十六入宫)
Best Short Film:
Come Find Me
