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Polen Ly's 'Becoming Human' Triumphs at JAFF 2025

12/7/2025

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Polen Ly’s film 'Becoming Human' won the Golden Hanoman at JAFF on December 6, 2025, praised for lyrical visual poetry and memory.
Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s 'A Useful Ghost' earned Silver Hanoman, and Antoinette Jadaone’s 'Sunshine' received a special mention.
JAFF showcased 227 films from 43 countries and drew over 30,000 visitors.
The festival emphasized sustainability.
Notable awards included the Blencong Award and the Students Award for Water Sports by Whammy Alcazaren.

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Polen Ly’s film 'Becoming Human' won the Golden Hanoman at JAFF on December 6, 2025, praised for lyrical visual poetry and memory.
Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s 'A Useful Ghost' earned Silver Hanoman, and Antoinette Jadaone’s 'Sunshine' received a special mention.
JAFF showcased 227 films from 43 countries and drew over 30,000 visitors.
The festival emphasized sustainability.
Notable awards included the Blencong Award and the Students Award for Water Sports by Whammy Alcazaren.