Asian films, filmmakers shine at Palm Springs Film Festival(2)

"My first film was a huge success in India," said Kukumnoor.

They took a different route for their latest film, which Hiptoola called a "social contribution" in which they address the issue of abduction and prostitution of women in India.

It is their first film to enter the international film circuit. They were thrilled by the reception they have received at PSIFF.

Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai also attended the Festival with his film The Grandmaster, which has been nominated in the Best Foreign Language category for the Academy Awards.

Wong participated in the "Talking Pictures Program" organized by PSIFF to explore "the careers and creative choices of the top talents in the world of cinema." Wong talked about his latest film as well as his other award-winning hits.

Wong told Xinhua that PSIFF is an important venue for foreign films.

Anthony Chen, director of ILO ILO from Singapore who had won several awards for his debut feature film, also showed up at the Festival.

ILO ILO is Singapore's Academy Awards entry for this year. It's a story about an over-stretched middle class family and the Filipino maid they bring into their home to help care for their troublesome 10-year-old son.

Chen was honored as one of "10 Directors to Watch" by Variety at the Festival.

"I'm honored to be here and hope it (the award) will bring many more good things to come," he told Xinhua.