Arcade Film Factory hosts ONE Asia Awards juries over dinner in Manila

Hosted in Manila, the ONE Asia Awards 2024 judging session kicked off last week with a dinner hosted by award-winning Philippines-based production house Arcade Film Factory. The dinner was held at the culturally enriched Manila House.

“We’re honored to host the One Asia welcome reception. This city is bursting with creativity, and we’re proud to showcase its talent. It’s a privilege to contribute to celebrating and elevating the creative brilliance of the APAC region.” said Direk Jeorge, President and Film Director of Arcade.

The evening offered the Manila creative community a unique opportunity to connect and celebrate in the grand setting of Manila House’s Bonifacio Dining Lounge. With its long, free-flowing space reminiscent of grand homes and picture galleries, the venue provided the perfect backdrop for creative minds to mingle and share ideas.

Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club for Creativity, officially opened the judging with an introduction of key team members, including Alison Bourdon, Director of Systems, and Adam Izen, Director of The One Show. Swanepoel also recognized the invaluable contributions of the One Asia’s APAC team, Season Zhou and Sarah, with a special shout-out to Angel Guerrero (Adobo) for her insightful advice and unwavering support. International board members Judy John, Reed Collins, Hong-tack Kim, were recognized and served as judging moderators, with Tay Guan Hin now officially joining The One Club for Creativity team as APAC Regional Director.

Swanepoel highlighted a new addition to the judging process this year: board members will not cast votes but will work alongside juries to oversee the judging process.

The winners of the ONE Asia Awards will be featured in global rankings, including The One Club’s Global Rankings and the Campaign Brief Asia Creative Rankings.

Tay Guan Hin, the newly appointed APAC Regional Director, spoke on the broader impact of creativity in APAC, emphasizing how a thriving creative community can fuel economic growth, cultural preservation, and social innovation. He underscored the power of local stories in showcasing APAC’s unique perspectives on a global stage, ensuring that the region’s creativity continues to be celebrated worldwide.