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HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong cinema in Kuala Lumpur (with photos)
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     With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta), the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Film Development Fund, the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation - Kuala Lumpur opened today (September 20), bringing a curated selection of Hong Kong cinema to Malaysian audiences.

     The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation - Kuala Lumpur, organised by the Asian Film Awards Academy, presents six Hong Kong films in different genres of drama, documentary and action, showcasing the creativity and diversity of Hong Kong's film culture.

     Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director-General of HKETO Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, said that under the National 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is fulfilling its role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, leveraging film to strengthen people-to-people connections between Hong Kong, ASEAN, and the world.

     Miss Cheng said, "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to the development of the film industry and continues to support the sector in areas such as subsidising production, nurturing talent and expanding markets. Over the past three years, films funded by the CCIDA through the Film Development Fund have accounted for nearly 30 per cent of Hong Kong films box office receipts. The Chief Executive has also just announced in his 2025 Policy Address that the CCIDA will enhance publicity, exchanges and business matching overseas and in the Mainland to support Hong Kong's film development."

     A number of stellar Hong Kong film talents have travelled to Kuala Lumpur to attend the gala, including actor Aaron Kwok and director James Hung from the opening film "My First of May", director Robin Lee from "Four Trails", actor Locker Lam and action choreographer MJ Chan from "Fight for Tomorrow", and actor/action choreographer Ken Law from "Good Game". They will also participate in seminars and post-screening sharing sessions to meet and interact with industry players and film enthusiasts.

     As part of the film event, an exhibition titled "Weaving Dreams: Artistry in Film" is being held at Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur until October 2, with free admission. The exhibition offers audiences an additional window into the artistry behind the featured works. 

     More details of the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation are available at www.afa-academy.com.
 
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The Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, speaks at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation – Kuala Lumpur today (September 20).
The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation – Kuala Lumpur opened today (September 20), bringing a curated selection of Hong Kong cinema to Malaysian audiences. Photo shows (from left) action choreographer MJ Chan; actor Locker Lam; the Chief Executive Officer of Golden Screen Cinemas Malaysia, Ms Koh Mei Lee; actor Aaron Kwok; the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng; director James Hung; actor/action choreographer Ken Law, and director Robin Lee officiating at the opening ceremony.
The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation – Kuala Lumpur opened today (September 20), bringing a curated selection of Hong Kong cinema to Malaysian audiences. Photo shows the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng (first right); actor Aaron Kwok (second right); director James Hung (second left), and the Chief Executive Officer of Golden Screen Cinemas Malaysia, Ms Koh Mei Lee (first left) at the opening ceremony.