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Asian Academy Creative Awards The Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) is a regional media and entertainment award program recognizing excellence in television, film, digital, and streaming content across the Asia-Pacific region. Established to showcase the best creative talent in the region, it serves as the pinnacle of the annual Singapore Media Festival.
Key facts Founded: 2018
Organized by: Asian Academy of Creative Arts
Headquarters: Singapore
Eligibility: Media productions from 16 Asia-Pacific territories
Event timing: Annual, typically December
Purpose and scope The AACA honors outstanding achievements in scripted and non-scripted television, digital media, news, and entertainment. It was created to unify multiple Asia-Pacific territories under one competitive platform, positioning itself as a regional counterpart to global industry awards such as the International Emmys or BAFTAs. Categories include acting, directing, cinematography, animation, and original program creation.
Selection process Each participating country holds national judging rounds to determine its top entries, known as National Winners. These winners advance to the Grand Awards and Gala Final in Singapore, where an international panel of judges selects the ultimate regional winners. The process emphasizes peer review and cross-border collaboration.
Significance and impact By providing a high-profile regional stage, the AACA promotes cross-cultural exchange and boosts the visibility of Asian productions to global audiences. It supports industry networking through associated events, workshops, and panels held during the Singapore Media Festival, strengthening the creative ecosystem of the Asia-Pacific media industry.
