Michelle Yeoh has been named ‘Asian Filmmaker of the Year’ at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The annual award honors an Asian film professional or organization for exceptional contributions to the advancement of Asian cinema. The festival commented: “Versatile, commanding, and fiercely resolute – Michelle Yeoh’s performances are transcendent in every aspect: technique, style, and presence. She was also recently the first Asian woman to receive the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. ‘The Asian Filmmaker of the Year’ award will be presented at the festival’s Opening Ceremony at the Busan Cinema Center on October 6.