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Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency hosts briefing session for 9th First Feature Film Initiative (with photos)
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     The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau today (October 10) hosted a briefing session for the 9th First Feature Film Initiative (FFFI), providing an overview of the scheme. The briefing included sharing by filmmakers who are former FFFI participants on their experiences with the Initiative and in film production. The briefing also had a networking session to facilitate interaction and exchanges between aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals.

     Speaking at the briefing session, the Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and the Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Mr Gary Mak, remarked that FFFI was launched in 2013 aiming to nurture emerging talent in the local film industry. Over the past eight editions, the number of winning entries amounted to 30, with 18 already screened. These selected new directors and films have garnered numerous nominations and awards in various film events, with some achieving notable box office success. Mr Mak added that many of these new directors, building on the success of their first film, have since embarked on their subsequent work and some are even already working on their third film, showing a highly encouraging development.

     The briefing session attracted about 170 attendees, including past FFFI winners now working in the film industry who offered valuable advice with reference to the difficulties and challenges they faced during the competition process and on experiences in communication between actors and directors. Attendees also took part in a networking session to exchange ideas with practitioners from the film industry.

     Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) and CCIDA, FFFI is funded by the Film Development Fund to support winning new directors and their production teams to make their first feature films. In the past three years, HKFDC and CCIDA have sponsored 13 FFFI directors to attend 46 overseas film festivals and screening events, enhancing the exposure of these new directors and assisting them in building international connections and interacting with filmmakers outside Hong Kong. In addition, CCIDA has nominated or subsidised FFFI participants to attend local and overseas workshops and training programmes to broaden the development and exposure opportunities for filmmakers of the new generations.

     Applications for the 9th First Feature Film Initiative are open. The deadline for applications is December 15. The competition is divided into the Higher Education Institution Group and the Professional Group. Production teams wishing to join the film industry are encouraged to participate. For details of the application guidelines, please visit the HKFDC's website (www.fdc.gov.hk/en/fffi), the FFFI Facebook page (www.facebook.com/HKFFFI) or Instagram page (www.instagram.com/ccida_fffi).
 
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The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau today (October 10) hosted a briefing session for the 9th First Feature Film Initiative (FFFI), providing an overview of the scheme. The briefing included sharing by filmmakers who are former FFFI participants on their experiences with the Initiative and in film production. The briefing also had a networking session to facilitate interaction and exchanges between aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals. Photos shows the Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and the Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Mr Gary Mak, delivering a speech at the briefing session.
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau today (October 10) hosted a briefing session for the 9th First Feature Film Initiative (FFFI), providing an overview of the scheme. The briefing included sharing by filmmakers who are former FFFI participants on their experiences with the Initiative and in film production. The briefing also had a networking session to facilitate interaction and exchanges between aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals. Photo shows (from left) director and screenwriter of "Time Still Turns The Pages" Mr Nick Cheuk; producer of "Stuntman" Mr Angus Chan; the Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and the Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Mr Gary Mak; Member of Hong Kong Film Development Council Dr Frankie Yeung; actress in "Fly Me To The Moon" Ms Yoyo Tse; and director and screenwriter of "Hong Kong Family" Mr Eric Tsang, attending the briefing session.
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau today (October 10) hosted a briefing session for the 9th First Feature Film Initiative (FFFI), providing an overview of the scheme. The briefing included sharing by filmmakers who are former FFFI participants on their experiences with the Initiative and in film production. The briefing also had a networking session to facilitate interaction and exchanges between aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals. Photo shows (from left) director and screenwriter of "Time Still Turns The Pages" Mr Nick Cheuk; producer of "Stuntman" Mr Angus Chan; actress in "Fly Me To The Moon" Ms Yoyo Tse; and director and screenwriter of "Hong Kong Family" Mr Eric Tsang, sharing experience in the briefing session.