​The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported the Odyssey 2025 film festival in presenting Hong Kong films in London and Leeds in the United Kingdom (UK) from September 15 to 30 (London time).
      
     The Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivered a speech at the opening screening of the award-winning Hong Kong documentary "Four Trails" on September 15, marking the official launch of the festival. Miss Chau noted that this is the third consecutive year that the London ETO has supported the festival, which reflects the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's commitment to fostering the development of Hong Kong's film industry and promoting its productions to international audiences.
      
     The opening film highlighted Hong Kong's vibrant sporting culture and breathtaking natural landscapes. Through the documentary's compelling storytelling, Miss Chau encouraged audiences to discover a different side of Hong Kong, not only as a bustling financial centre but also as a destination for adventure, well-being and exploration. She added that sports events such as the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge and the Oxfam Trailwalker allow visitors to experience both geotourism and world-class sporting activities in Hong Kong.
      
     A reception preceding the screening brought together creative talent from Hong Kong, including Mr Robin Lee, the award-winning director of "Four Trails", alongside over 100 guests from the local cultural and business sectors. Following the screening, Mr Lee shared his experiences of directing the documentary and the challenges he overcame in bringing the story to life during a post-screening Q&A session hosted by Odyssey 2025's Jury President and multi-award-winning British film producer, Ms Eloise Singer.
      
     The Odyssey 2025 Film Festival is an annual event organised by UK-China Film Collab, a UK-based non-profit organisation. This year's programme theme focuses on "Sports", featuring 16 Hong Kong productions or co-productions among more than 50 films screened across cinemas and online platforms, enriched by panel discussions and audience engagement sessions.

Ends/Thursday, September 25, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:50

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