The 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards finally announced its nomination list recently, revealing “The Last Dance” as the leading movie with 18 nominations.
The film now holds the record of the highest nominations in HKFA history since the 2020s following Teddy Chen’s “Assassins and Bodyguards” in 2010. These include all the major categories such as Best Picture, Best Actor for Michael Hui, Best Actress for Michelle Wai, Best Screenplay for Anselm Chan and Cheng Wai Kei, and Best Director for Anselm Chan.
Said Anselm, “I am grateful for the recognition from the industry and hope to continue the strength of this work.”
Meanwhile, “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” received 14 nominations, followed by Philip Yung’s “Papa” with 11.
The awards ceremony will be held on 27 April at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
Hong Kong Film Awards 2025 nominations:
Best Film
- Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Papa
- The Way We Talk
- The Last Dance
- All Shall Be Well
Best Director:
- Soi Cheang – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Philip Yung, Au Cheuk Man – Papa
- Adam Wong – The Way We Talk
- Chan Mou Yin Anselm – The Last Dance
- Ray Yeung – All Shall Be Well
Best Screenplay:
- Ho Miu Ki, Chan Hing Kai – Love Lies
- Philip Yung – Papa
- Chan Mou Yin Anselm, Cheng Wai Kei – The Last Dance
- Ray Yeung – All Shall Be Well
- Chan Wai Bun, Albert Mak Kai Kwong, Man Uen Ching – Rob N Roll
Best Actor:
- Raymond Lam – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Sean Lau – Papa
- Neo Yau Hawk Sau – The Way We Talk
- Michael Hui – The Last Dance
- Aaron Kwok – Rob N Roll
Best Actress:
- Natalie Hsu – Last Song For You
- Hedwig Tam – Montages Of A Modern Motherhood
- Chung Suet Ying – The Way We Talk
- Michelle Wai – The Last Dance
- Patra Au Ga Man – All Shall Be Well
Best Supporting Actor:
- Louis Koo – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Philip Ng – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Lo Chun Yip – Montages Of A Modern Motherhood
- Tommy Chu – The Last Dance
- Paul Chun Pui – The Last Dance
Best Supporting Actress:
- Stephy Tang – Love Lies
- Jo Koo – Papa
- Rachel Leung – The Last Dance
- Rosa Maria Velasco – The Last Dance
- Maggie Li Lin Lin – All Shall Be Well
Best New Performer:
- Lau Wai Ming – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Ian Chan – Last Song For You
- Dylan So – Papa
- Ng Tsz Ho Marco – The Way We Talk
- Marf Yau – Blossoms Under Somewhere
Best Cinematography:
- Cheng Siu Keung – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Lau Oliver Kuan Lok – Last Song For You
- Chin Ting Chang, Leung Yau Cheong – Papa
- Anthony Pun – The Last Dance
- Anthony Pun – Cesium Fallout
Best Film Editing:
- Cheung Ka Fai – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Jojo Shek – Papa
- Robin Lee – Four Trails
- William Chang Suk Ping, Curran Pang – The Last Dance
- Li Ka Wing – The Prosecutor
Best Art Direction:
- Mak Kwok Keung, Chau Sai Hung Ambrose – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Twiggy Tang – Last Song For You
- Mak Tsz Kwan Ida – Papa
- Yiu Hon Man – The Last Dance
- Lee Kin Wai – Cesium Fallout
Best Costume & Makeup Design:
- Bruce Yu, Karen Yip – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Dora Ng, Shasha Law – Love Lies
- Dora Ng, Kayden Chan – Papa
- Lee Pik Kwan – The Last Dance
- Man Lim Chung, Kwok In Wai – Rob N Roll
Best Action Choreography:
- Tanigaki Kenji – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Kong Tao Hai, Tommy Leung – Stuntman
- Jack Wong Wai Leung – The Last Dance
- Jack Wong Wai Leung – Cesium Fallout
Best Original Film Score:
- Kenji Kawai – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Chan Kwong Wing, Kay Chan – Last Song For You
- Day Tai – Love Lies
- Ding Ke – Papa
- Wan Pin Chu – The Last Dance
Best Sound Design:
- Yiu Chun Hin, Cheung Man Hoi, To Burnard Davy – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Cyrus Tang, Mandy Kwan – The Way We Talk
- Yiu Chun Hin – The Last Dance
- Tu Duu Chih, Chiang Yi Chen – Cesium Fallout
- Lee Yiu Keung George – The Prosecutor
Best Visual Effects:
- Lin Chun Yue Jules, Ma Siu Fu, Garrett K Lam, Yee Kwok Leung – Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In
- Wong Sum Yin, Lin Chun Yue Jules, Loki Ho, Yee Kwok Leung – Customs Frontline
- Chan Tik Hoi Water – The Last Dance
- Dennis Yeung, Adrian Chan, Dennis Yeung – Cesium Fallout
- Ng Ka Lung, Yeung Hey Chiu, Wave Cheung Yiu Ho – The Moon Thieves
Best New Director:
- Jill Lai Yin Leung – Last Song For You
- Ho Miu Ki – Love Lies
- Albert Leung – Herbert Leung – Stuntman
- Robin Lee – Four Trails
- Thomas Lee, Daniel Ho – An Abandoned Team