The 7th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Golden Diamond Ceremony Successfully Held, The 8th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Officially Launched


Los Angeles | January 24, 2026 — The Asian Film Festival Los Angeles successfully presented the 7th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Golden Diamond Ceremony on January 24, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, cultural leaders, and media representatives from Asia, the United States, and around the world.


The day-long program featured a series of signature events. At 1:00 p.m., the Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Forum opened the program with discussions focused on the global development of Asian cinema, emerging creative trends, and opportunities for China–U.S. film collaboration and co-productions. Filmmakers and industry experts from Hollywood and Asia shared insights on storytelling, production models, and cross-cultural cooperation.


At 5:00 p.m., the Golden Diamond Awards VIP Red Carpet welcomed award recipients and distinguished guests. The red carpet showcased the growing international presence and professional excellence of Asian filmmakers and creative talents.


The Golden Diamond Awards Ceremony, held at 6:00 p.m., honored outstanding achievements in filmmaking, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. The Golden Diamond Awards recognize directors, actors, producers, and films that have made significant contributions to Asian cinema and its global impact. This year’s recipients reflected the continued growth of Asian film in narrative depth, creative innovation, and international reach.


The evening also featured a special stage presentation from the 37th World Asian Beauty Pageant Global Finals, adding a dynamic cultural element that complemented the festival’s celebration of artistry, diversity, and international exchange.


During the ceremony, Jason Quin, Executive Chairman of the Asian Film Festival Los Angeles, announced that the 8th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles was officially launched on the same day. The next edition of the festival will continue to expand its role as a global platform, supporting Asian filmmakers and fostering collaboration between Asia, the United States, and the international film community.
The 7th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Golden Diamond Ceremony concluded with strong attendance and enthusiastic response, reinforcing the festival’s mission to promote cultural dialogue, artistic excellence, and cross-border cooperation through cinema.


The American International Chamber of Commerce served as the organizer of the Asian Film Festival Los Angeles, and all of its executives attended today’s Diamond Award ceremony.

The 37th Miss Asia International Pageant Global Finals Successfully Conclude in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, January 24, 2026 — The 37th Miss Asia International Pageant Global Finals concluded successfully on January 24 in Los Angeles, marking a celebratory gathering of culture, confidence, and international exchange.

The event was presented under the brand authorization of the American International Chamber of Commerce (AICC). The Chamber’s Chairman, Holmes Stoner, and Executive Chairman, Jason Quin, were both present at the Global Finals, underscoring the Brand Licensor’s commitment to governance, transparency, and international cultural engagement.

Finalists competing in this year’s Global Finals represented the United States, China, South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand, reflecting the pageant’s global reach and its role as a platform celebrating Asian heritage and cross-cultural dialogue.

The event was executive produced by AMTV, which oversaw the overall production and broadcast coordination of the Global Finals.

Brand Governance and Results Review

The American International Chamber of Commerce, acting in its capacity as Brand Licensor, is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the judging and scoring procedures of this year’s competition. This review is being carried out in accordance with the official competition rules and brand governance standards and includes the completion of all relevant compliance processes.

Upon conclusion of this review, and pursuant to the Brand Licensor’s authorized supervisory, audit, and final discretionary authority, the Brand Licensor will formally confirm and publicly release the final competition results.

The original authorization rights granted for this competition concluded upon the completion of the event on January 24, 2026. Any official announcements of honors, brand-related communications, or follow-up activities associated with this competition will be issued exclusively through channels authorized by the Brand Licensor.

About the Organizer and Brand Licensor

The American International Chamber of Commerce (AICC) is an international business and cultural organization dedicated to promoting cross-border cooperation, brand governance, and global exchange across commerce, culture, and media. Through licensed international events and strategic partnerships, AICC supports platforms that foster mutual understanding, professional standards, and sustainable global engagement.

As one of the longest-running international pageants focused on Asian identity and global dialogue, the Miss Asia International Pageant continues to serve as a bridge between cultures, empowering participants while upholding brand integrity and international standards.

The 6th Asian Film Festival Golden Diamond Awards Ceremony was grandly held in Los Angeles


Los Angeles – The 6th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Golden Diamond Awards Ceremony was held in Sheraton Hotel Los Angeles San Gabriel on Decmber 18th. More than 300 filmmakers and celebrities and guests from Hollywood and other countries and regions attended the awards ceremony.

In his speech, Jason Quin, Executive Chairman of the Los Angeles Asian Film Festival, welcomed and thanked the elected officials, diplomatic officials, filmmakers, sponsors, contractors and partners who attended the film festival. At the same time, the 7th Los Angeles Film Festival was officially launched. Nearly 120 films were shortlisted at this film festival, and nearly 80 films and filmmakers were nominated.

The award-winning films came from the United States, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the Iran, India. After a two-hour red carpet ceremony, they first held a grand awards ceremony, then held a song and dance performance, and the 36th Miss Asia International Global Finals beauty contest. Film producers, directors, actors and beautiful players, celebrities and celebrities, laughter, thunderous applause, jubilation.

The two bilingual masters of ceremonies, announced the winners of the Golden Diamond Awards at this film festival at the award ceremony, and played trailers of the award-winning film flower and film festival.

The winner list of the 6th Golden Diamond Awards 2024:

BEST FEATURE, Hanky Panky, USA
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE, We are forever, China
BEST DOCUMENTARY, Fallen Treasures, Hong Kong
BEST SHORT FILM, Song of the Conscripts,China
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT, Mad Honey Documentary, Iraq
BEST ANIMATION SHORT, Dancing Dhamaal!, USA
BEST SCRIPT, Sach is Life, USA
BEST DIRECTOR, Nearest Distance, China
BEST MUSIC, Kuch Sapney Apne, Inida
BEST STUDENT SHORT FILM, Lamb of Vengeance, China
BEST DIRECTOR STUDENT, Sky is the limit, China, Sheng Liu
BEST ACTOR, Okamoto, Japan
BEST ACTRESS, Hi Dad, India
BEST CHILD ACTOR, Growing Pains, China
BEST CHILD ACTRESS, Paper Flowers, USA
BEST WRITER, Performing Kaoru’s Funeral, Japan

AICC Delegation Visits KITA

Sept 26, Jason Quin, Executive Chairman of the American Chamber of International Commerce (AICC), met with Lee In-ho, Executive Vice president of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), In Seoul today.

Jason Quin and Lee In-Ho had a dialogue and exchange on cooperation between U.S. and Korean companies In the areas of investment, trade and high technology, support for overseas marketing and investment, provision of trade information and research, training of international trade experts, and trade-related consulting.

The Golden Diamond Awards winners were announced at the 3rd Asian Film Festival awards ceremony in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA, DEC 19 – Today, The 3rd Asian Film Festival Golden Diamond Awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles. The event’s red carpet scene was spectacular and the award stage was full of stars. Academy Award winning directors, Hollywood stars, producers, investors and Asian Film Festival ‘s filmmakers are once again gathering together to celebrate.

Holmes Stoner, Chairman of the Asian Film Festival; Leith Enron, Co-Chairwoman of the Asian Film Festival; Inge Sawerthal, President of the American Chamber of International Commerce; Richard Anderson, Oscar winner and Emmy Winner and Mariana Tse, former US Assistant Secretary of Education, As well as Asian Film Festival judges representatives Amber Martinez and Francesca Gioia Drommi and other awards guests on stage at Golden Diamond Awards ceremony to award Best Future, Best Documentary, Best Animation winners, As well as the Best New Director, Best New Actress, Best Child Actor and Best Child Actress award were presented with a Golden Diamond Awards trophy and certificate.

Chinese feature film “Run. Shunzi” Leading actress Xu Yuan won the golden Diamond Award for Best Actress. Xu won much attention for her performance as Zhang Shunzi, the heroine of the movie, which depicts a young amateur athlete who becomes a professional athlete and continues to make miracles.

Jason Quin, The executive chairman of the Asian Film Festival Los Angeles delivered a speech via video on the ceremony today, He announced that the 4th Asian Film Festival was launched at the same time and will be open for application soon.

Following is the full list of the 3rd Golden Diamond Awards winners:

Best Feature: “Winter in LA”, USA
Best Foreign Language Film: “Four Ever Young”, China
Best Documentary: “Song of Little Saigon”, USA
Best Animation: “Nai Nai”, USA
Best Short Film: “Hell in a Handbasket”, Canada
Best Documentary Short: “Believer”, China
Best Student Short: ” Magician: Game of Detective”, China
Best Director: “The Road to Eden”, Kyrgyzstan
Best First Director:
“Take it Easy”, USA, Suja Raghuram Manoj
Best Director Student: ” One Afternoon”, China, Yumin Zhang
Best Script: “Like Rainbow”, Iran, Behrad Sahebgharani
Best Cinematography: ”Path To The Sky”, Sammy Su, Canada
Best Production Design: “Bloody Romeo”, Canada, Alina Lapteva
Best Music: “A Paper Plane Ride Home”, USA, Georgia Conrad
Best Actor: “The Road to Eden”, Kyrgyzstan, Bakyt Mukul
Best Actress: “Run! Shunzi”, China, Yuan Xu
Best New Actress: “An Hero”, USA, Tyler Li Stoner
Best Child Actor: “Snails”, USA, Aiden Lu
Best Child Actress: “Where the Light Ends”, China, Zili Zhang