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"Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" showcases unique charm of Hong Kong films in Seoul (with photos)
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     The fourth edition of "Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" (Making Waves) touring film programme, sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, was launched in Seoul, Korea, yesterday (October 17) and will run until October 20. As part of Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul, the programme features screenings of productions by emerging Hong Kong filmmakers, restored versions of Hong Kong classics and a series of industry exchange activities to reflect the city's diverse cinematic representations to Korean filmmakers and audiences, thereby fostering cultural exchanges between the two places.

     Speaking at the opening reception on October 17, the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai, expressed her gratitude to the Korean film industry and audiences for their support of Hong Kong film. She said, "Film is a universal language that plays a vital role in strengthening cultural exchanges. In the past few years, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has supported the screening of Hong Kong films in Korea for several times. "Montages of a Modern Motherhood" and "Measure in Love" (funded by the Film Development Fund (FDF)) were selected for the Busan International Film Festival last year and this year respectively. We are delighted to see that Hong Kong films are gaining increasing recognition at film festivals in Korea and beyond." Miss Lai added that the films selected for Making Waves combine the old and new with multiple themes from Hong Kong cinema, showcasing the captivating cityscapes and rich and nuanced culture of Hong Kong. She hoped that the film choices will resonate deeply with audiences.

     The film list for Making Waves includes "Last Song For You", as well as "My First of May", "The Last Dance", "Papa", "Stuntman", "Peg O' My Heart", "Four Trails", "Mad Fate", and restored classics "A Moment of Romance" and "Shanghai Blues". Over half of the 10 titles were directed by emerging filmmakers. Four of the 10 were supported by the FDF, namely, "Last Song for You", "Papa", "Stuntman" and "Peg O' My Heart". With support from the FDF, the CCIDA works hand in hand with the industry to nurture local film talent and drive innovation in Hong Kong's filmmaking.

     Making Waves also sponsors the in-person participation of emerging Hong Kong directors and actors. The Director of the opening film, "Last Song for You", Jill Leung, and actor Natalie Hsu attended a sharing session after the screening to engage with some 300 Korean filmmakers and audiences. The Director of "My First of May", James Hung; actor of "Papa" Dylan So; Co-directors of "Stuntman" Albert Leung and Herbert Leung; and the Director of "Four Trails", Robin Lee, will all have interaction sessions with audiences that will take place after screenings of their respective films.

     Making Waves is sponsored by the CCIDA and presented by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society. Since its launch in 2022, the programme has visited 24 cities worldwide, bringing Hong Kong's unique cinematic representations to film practitioners and audiences in those places. By showcasing productions of new-generation Hong Kong filmmakers, the programme enhances their exposure to the international market, forging more business opportunities for Hong Kong's film industry.

     The CCIDA also held discussions in Korea with several Korean cultural and creative industry organisations, including the Korea Creative Content Agency, the Busan International Film Festival, the Producers Guild of Korea, and the Korean Film Archive, to explore future collaboration opportunities.
 
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The fourth edition of "Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" (Making Waves) touring film programme, sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, was launched in Seoul, Korea, yesterday (October 17) and will run until October 20. Photo shows the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai, speaking at the opening reception on October 17.
The fourth edition of "Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" (Making Waves) touring film programme, sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, was launched in Seoul, Korea, yesterday (October 17) and will run until October 20. Photo shows (from left) the Director of "My First of May", James Hung; actor of "Papa" Dylan So; Co-directors of "Stuntman" Herbert Leung and Albert Leung; the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome Au; the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai; the Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Mr Gary Mak; the Director of the opening film, "Last Song For You", Jill Leung, and actor Natalie Hsu before attending the screening of "Last Song For You" on October 17.
The fourth edition of "Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" (Making Waves) touring film programme, sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, was launched in Seoul, Korea, yesterday (October 17) and will run until October 20. Photo shows the Director of the opening film, "Last Song For You", Jill Leung (right), and actor Natalie Hsu (left), attending a sharing session after the screening of the film.
The fourth edition of "Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" (Making Waves) touring film programme, sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, was launched in Seoul, Korea, yesterday (October 17) and will run until October 20. Photo shows attendees mingling at the opening reception.