International Institute of Film Science & Arts (IIFSA)

New Year’s Message

ASTAR & Astria Awards Special Edition · 2026

As the New Year begins, the International Institute of Film Science & Arts (IIFSA) extends its warmest greetings to filmmakers, television creators, scholars, producers, and all friends worldwide who continue to support the Institute and its award programs.

Over the past year, moving-image creation has flourished across both cinema and television. From innovations in cinematic language, narrative form, and film technology, to the expanding artistic ambition and cultural impact of television storytelling, visual narratives continue to engage with our time and connect audiences across cultures.

As flagship initiatives of the Institute, the ASTAR Award and the Astria Award are guided by principles of artistic excellence, professional integrity, and cultural significance. These awards honor outstanding films, television works, and creators whose contributions demonstrate creativity, intellectual depth, and international resonance. Beyond recognition, both awards serve as platforms for academic exchange, industry dialogue, and global cultural engagement.

In the year ahead, IIFSA will further strengthen the international evaluation frameworks of the ASTAR and Astria Awards, expand global partnerships, encourage diverse voices in film and television, explore the evolving relationship between audiovisual art and emerging technologies, and continue to support the next generation of creators and scholars.

A new year opens with light and vision.May cinema and television continue to illuminate our world,inspire thought, and connect humanity through art.

We wish you a joyful, creative, and inspiring New Year.

International Institute of Film Science & Arts (IIFSA)ASTAR Award & Astria AwardJanuary 2026