# Hong Kong Film Awards 2026 recap: Ciao UFO wins top awards
Published: Apr 20, 2026 04:15 PM HKT, 3 min read
The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards was held on April 19, 2026, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The annual award ceremony once again brought together actors, actresses, and filmmakers, turning the event into a truly star-studded spectacle. Patrick Leung’s Ciao UFO dominated the ceremony taking home the award for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, and more. For those who couldn’t tune in to the event live, below are key highlights from the Hong Kong Film Awards 2026.
What you may have missed from the Hong Kong Film Awards 2026
The 44th edition of the Hong Kong Film Awards gathered all the industry’s top stars for its annual celebration if cinema. The red carpet welcomed A-listers from Hong Kong and across the region, and the stars include Collar’s Marf, Mirror’s Keung To, Zhang Ziyi from She’s Got No Name and more. And ahead of the ceremony itself, the night kicked off with Eason Chan’s performance of A Dance for Tomorrow by Terrence Lam. Below are all the winners from the night.
The full list of winners from the Hong Kong Film Awards 2026
Best Film: Ciao, UFO
Best Director: Patrick Leung Pak Kin (Ciao, UFO)
Best New Director: Shu Qi (Girl)
Best Actor: Leung Ka Fai Tony (The Shadow’s Edge)
Best Actress: Fish Liew (Someone Like Me)
Best Supporting Actor: Alex To (Sons of the Neon Night)
Best Supporting Actress: Michelle Wai (Ciao, UFO)
Best New Performer: Elizabeth Tang (Girlfriends)
Best Cinematography: Sion Michel, Richard Bluck (Sons of the Neon Night)
Best Art Direction: Juno Mak, Yee Chung Man, Chow Sai Hung Ambrose, Jona Sees (Sons of the Neon Night)
Best Screenplay: Kong Ho Yan, Amy Chin (Ciao, UFO)
Best Costume & Makeup Design: SoMad, Uma Wang (Sons of the Neon Night)
Best Action Choreography: Su Hang (The Shadow’s Edge)
Best Original Film Score: Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nate Connelly (Sons of the Neon Night)
Best Original Film Song: Wah Fu One (Ciao, UFO)
Best Sound Design: Nopawat Likitwong, Poolpetch Hatthakitkosol, Dhanarat Dhitirojana (Sons of the Neon Night)
Best Visual Effects: Enoch Chan, Yu Yat Tung, Chris Chow, Lai Tsz Fei Felix (Sons of the Neon Night)
The best red carpet moments
The red carpet at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards was nothing short of a sartorial spectacle, blending Old Hollywood glamour with edgy Eastern flair. While Michelle Wai floated through the venue in a jaw-dropping sequinned feather gown, Alex To redefined menswear by swapping a traditional bowtie for a sleek kung fu-inspired belt. And for a dose of pure nostalgia, Louis Koo charmed fans from a chartered yacht in the harbour before landing on solid ground with his Step Into The Past co-stars, proving that in Hong Kong, the drama happens both on land and at sea.
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
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Fashila Kanakka
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Indian-born and Hong Kong-raised, Fashila’s fuelled by caffeine, spreadsheets of travel itineraries, and a healthy dose of lame puns and dad jokes. An old soul at heart, she’s the happiest around fresh-out-of-the-oven pastries, vintage boutiques, and flower shops.
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