HONG KONG PANORAMA, NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
With the proud support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (New York ETO), the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) returned for its landmark 25th edition — presenting a record-breaking selection of 17 films under the “Hong Kong Panorama” banner in July 2026. This year’s programme welcomed a new generation of directors while paying tribute to the wild and extravagant classics that defined Hong Kong cinema.
This year, the NYAFF presented that Best From The East Award to actor Daniel Wu, honouring a career that began in Hong Kong cinema before extending into Hollywood, television and the director’s chair, and bringing with him the discipline, physicality and storytelling instinct for which Hong Kong film is known. Hong Kong actress Angela Yuen received the NYAFF's Screen International Rising Star Asia Award, underscoring Hong Kong's strong pipeline of talent with international reach. This year’s NYAFF’s 2026 Filmmaker in Focus took audiences inside one of the most influential careers in Hong Kong cinema – the prolific and versatile director, Andrew Lau, who reflected on the craft, innovation and lasting impact of his incredible library of works.
The New York ETO hosted a special reception for Wu and other attending Hong Kong film talents on July 20, 2026.
The Dumpling Queen
《水餃皇后》 (2025)
Drama, Biography (120 Min)
Special Screening
Director: Andrew Lau
Initial D (20th Anniversary 4K Version)
《頭文字D》 (2005)
Action, Drama, Romance (109 Min)
Special Screening
Directors: Andrew Lau, Alan Mak
The Storm Riders
《風雲雄霸天下》 (1998)
Martial Arts, Action, Drama (127 Min)
Special Screening
Director: Andrew Lau
You Shoot, I Shoot
《買兇拍人》 (2001)
Parody, Action, Crime (98 Min)
Special Screening
Director: Pang Ho-cheung
The Dating Menu
《廚師發辦》 (2026)
Romance, Drama (102 Min)
International Premiere
Directors: Amos Why, Frankie Chung
Shaolin Soccer
《少林足球》 (2001)
Action, Comedy (85 Min)
Special Screening
Director: Stephen Chow
We’re Nothing at All
《我們不是什麼》 (2026)
Crime, Drama (128 Min)
US Premiere
Director: Herman Yau
Bird of Paradise
《媽樣年華》 (2026)
Drama (95 Min)
International Premiere
Director: Joey Wu
Dog Day Evening
《一個部門的誕生》 (2026)
Crime, Drama (109 Min)
North American Premiere
Director: Mak Tin Shu
Night King (Director's Cut)
《夜王》 (2026)
Comedy (161 Min)
International Premiere
Director: Jack Ng
Cold War 1994
《寒戰前傳》 (2025)
Crime thriller (117 Min)
Special Screening
Director: Longman Leung
Gamer Girls
《電競女孩》 (2025)
Sci-fi, Action (102 Min)
North American Premiere
Directors: Veronica Bassetto, Sophie Yang
Afterpiece
《第四幕》 (2026)
Drama (122 Min)
North American Premiere
Director: Keane T. K. Wong
Fat Choi Spirit
《嚦咕嚦咕新年財》 (2002)
Comedy (97 Min)
Special Screening
Directors: Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai
Cyclone
《超風》 (2026)
Drama (119 Min)
North American Premiere
Director: Philip Yung
Girlfriends
《女孩不平凡》 (2025)
Romance (100 Min),
North American Premiere
Director: Tracy Choi
Unidentified Murder
《UFO離奇命案》 (2025)
Comedy, Crime (87 Min)
US Premiere
Directors: Kwok Ka Hei, Jack Lee Chun Kit