Film journal The Hollywood Reporter recognised up-and-coming Asian film talent with the Next Generation Asia reception at the W Hotel on March 23, presenting 20 achievers with a certificate on the sidelines of the Hong Kong International Film Festival.

Guests at the second annual event celebrated with Shanghai White vodka drinks. Seen at the scene were Daniel Wu Yin-cho, Tomasso Campione, Ivy Lam, Edmund Cheung, Daniel Yuen, Stephen Lam, Cecil Yow and Adolpho Alix.