From the 2nd Hong Kong Film Awards ( 1983 ) , there are five , sometimes 6 , nominations for the category of Best Director from which one director is chosen the winner of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director . The most recent award was jointly awarded at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards to the three director of '' Trivisa ; Frank Hui , Jevons Au and Vicky Wong . '' The directors with most awards in this category is Ann Hui with five wins , followed by Allen Fong and Johnnie To with 3 times each
36th Hong Kong Film Awards
36th Hong Kong Film Awards
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director