Bangkok, Sept. 2 -- Bangkok hosted the Astar Awards, an international gala that united filmmakers, cinema scholars, and artists from over 30 nations. The event organised by the International Institute of Film Science and Arts (IIFSA) became a vibrant testament to cinema's ability to transcend borders, blending art, science, technology, and society into one transformative celebration.

The Awards spanned more than 20 categories, casting a wide net that celebrated not just cinematic craft but also film research, sustainability, inclusion, and innovation, as per the press release.

The Astar Lifetime Achievement Award in Media Innovation and Cultural Communication was presented to Professor(Dr) Farhat Basir Khan, a towering figure whose care...