Japanese director Kimura Taichi's second feature film, 'Fujiko,' received the Mulberry Audience Award at the 28th Far East Film Festival.

The Far East Film Festival hosted various events, including Giddens Ko and Kai Ko presenting their film 'Kung Fu' and Wim Wenders awarding Yakusho Koji with the Golden Mulberry. Wenders also discussed his film 'Perfect Days' during the festival.

Hong Kong action choreographer and director Yuen Woo-ping, known for his work on films like 'The Matrix' and 'Kill Bill,' will be honored with the Golden Mulberry Award for lifetime achievement at the 28th Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy.

Director Anthony Chen used a panel at the Far East Film Festival in Udine to deliver a sharp critique of social media's detrimental effects on human attention, cinema culture, and the fundamental experience of being human.

Preparations are reportedly underway for the Cannes Film Festival in 2026, an event highly anticipated by the global film industry.

Anthony Chen's "Somewhere in the South" won the TAICCA Prize, while Haohao Yan’s "Naked in Glendale" received the White Light Award at the Focus Asia industry section of the Far East Film Festival.

The Focus Asia industry section of the Far East Film Festival has announced its full lineup for the 2026 edition, including 13 projects for its All Genres Project Market and six titles for Far East in Progress, alongside a new $20,000 White Light Award.

Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing and Japanese actor Yakusho Koji will be honored with the Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 28th Far East Film Festival.