2025 Shortlist

The Shortlist for the 2025 CICLOPE Asia Pacific Awards is here.

This year’s entries came from across the Asia-Pacific, with work from countries including Japan, Thailand, Australia, China, Singapore, and New Zealand displaying the region’s world-class creativity.

CICLOPE Asia Pacific Finalists are those whose work was ranked highest in each of the 18 categories, by the Executive Jury of esteemed creatives, producers and directors. Winners will be decided by the Jury in a second round of virtual judging, where they may also choose to award a Grand Prix to the most outstanding work in this year’s selection.

Congratulations to all Finalists:

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Please note that the order of appearance does not represent the score ranking.

Award-winners will be announced at the 2025 Winners Showcase; an intimate evening at the Golden Age Cinema in Sydney with invited Finalists on Wednesday 28 May. 

Laurels can be downloaded here, and for credits updates please email us at awards@ciclopefestival.com.