Prize

Renowned Designer Apex Lin, Pang-Soong Honored with Special Jury Award at Asia Design Prize Event

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Seoul, South Korea – Renowned Asian designer Apex Lin, Pang-Soong has been honored with the Special Jury Award at the Asia Design Prize ceremony, recognizing his extensive contributions to the field of design throughout Asia. The award, which was announced this week, shines a spotlight on Lin’s innovative work and his enduring influence on Asian aesthetics and functional design. Pang-Soong’s career spans several decades during which he has been instrumental in evolving the visual and practical aspects of design within the continent. His work, characterized by its blend of traditional motifs with contemporary techniques, has … Read more

Milan to Host the Glamorous 2025 International Woolmark Prize, Judged by Fashion Icon Donatella Versace

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Milan, Italy — This April, Milan will host the prestigious International Woolmark Prize, an event celebrating innovative and sustainable fashion. For the first time, the competition will be held in a biennial format, bringing together eight of the world’s most promising designers to showcase their talents and potentially shape the future of the industry. The panel of judges for this year’s event includes some of the most illustrious names in fashion. Donatella Versace, soon to be Chief Brand Ambassador for Versace, will chair the panel, signaling her new role’s commencement on April 1, 2025. She … Read more

Australian Filmmakers Shine at SXSW: Amy Wang’s ‘Slanted’ Takes Grand Jury Prize, Leela Varghese Wins Special Jury Award

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Austin, Texas – In a night of cinematic triumph at the SXSW 2025 Film & TV Jury and Special Awards, Chinese-Australian director Amy Wang and South Australia’s up-and-comer Leela Varghese captured top honors, underscoring their burgeoning influence in the global film industry. Wang clinched the Grand Jury Prize in the narrative feature competition with “Slanted,” her brilliantly crafted sci-fi dramedy. The film follows the emotionally charged journey of a high school senior, played by Shirley Chen, who undergoes a radical procedure to transform her racial identity, aiming to clinch the title of Prom Queen. As … Read more

“Slanted” Clinches Grand Jury Prize at SXSW 2025, Delves Deep into Racial Identity with a Transformative Tale

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Austin, Texas – The 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival’s grand jury awarded its top narrative prize to “Slanted,” a provocative film directed by Amy Wang. This year’s festival held in Austin highlighted groundbreaking works that push cinematic boundaries, but it was “Slanted” that caught the jury’s eye for its daring exploration of race and identity through a satirical lens. “Slanted” delves into the life of Joan Huang, a high school senior who participates in an experimental procedure to change her race as part of a desperate bid to fit in and clinch the title … Read more