Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2008

CNN -- In the run-up to the 2008 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, CNN features the energy and creativity of Asia-Pacific cinema in four half-hour documentaries broadcast on CNN International every weekend until to November 3.

Covering over 70 countries, one third of the earth and half of the world's film output, Asia-Pacific cinema has never been more prominent and these programs celebrate its diversity and reach.

The programs, hosted by CNN's Anjali Rao, feature the region's directors, producers and stars talking about the political, religious and cultural challenges they face.

A fifth program, hosted by Myleene Klass, featuring highlights from the Asia Pacific Screen Awards awards ceremony will air on CNN's monthly movie program, The Screening Room on November 26.