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Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and Hong Kong Film Development Council lead industry delegation to participate in 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (with photos)
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     The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) led an industry delegation to participate in the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). During the Festival, a series of "Hong Kong Cinema@Tokyo 2025" exchange activities was held to promote Hong Kong films to the international community and explore overseas markets for Hong Kong animation films and emerging filmmakers. Members of the delegation included the Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and Secretary-General of the FDC, Mr Gary Mak; the Chairman of the FDC, Dr Wilfred Wong; director Soi Cheang; director of "Someone Like Me", Tam Wai-ching; actors Chan Ka-lok and Fish Liew, as well as animation filmmakers Raman Hui, Polly Yeung and Samuel Choy.

     The Hong Kong Night Networking Reception, organised by CCIDA and the FDC, was held yesterday (October 30), attracting nearly 200 industry representatives and filmmakers from around the world. The event aimed to help Hong Kong filmmakers expand their networks and promote the Hong Kong film industry. Speaking at the reception, Mr Mak said that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has been supporting the development of the Hong Kong film industry. He added that much focus has been put on deepening international exchanges and co-operation in recent years to encourage the industry's participation in renowned global film festivals, foster exchanges and explore business opportunities.

     CCIDA and the FDC hosted two public exchange events during the Festival. The first event, "Soi Cheang Masterclass", featured the screening of "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In", which was well received in Japan, followed by exchanges between director Soi Cheang and Japanese audiences. The event attracted an enthusiastic response with over 400 attendees. The second event was a panel discussion featuring Japanese animation master Koji Morimoto as the speaker, joined by well-known director and animator celebrated as the "Father of Shrek", Raman Hui; producer and scriptwriter of animation film "Another World", Polly Yeung; and producer of animation film "The Excreman - On The Road", Samuel Choy. "Another World" and "The Excreman - On The Road" were supported by the Film Production Financing Scheme under the Film Development Fund (FDF). The panel discussion explored ways to transform creativity into globally appealing works and shared successful experiences on funding operations, project development, and promotion strategies.

     In addition, Hong Kong film "Someone Like Me", supported by the Film Production Financing Scheme (Relaxation Plan) under the FDF, was selected for the TIFF's "Women's Empowerment" section and held its world premiere during the Festival. Meanwhile, the "Sons of the Neon Night" was nominated for the "Gala Selection" section, with three screenings scheduled during the Festival.

     CCIDA also engaged in meetings with overseas film organisations and festival representatives, including the Japan Film Commission and Visual Industry Promotion Organization of Japan, to strengthen international ties and pave the way for future collaborations.
 
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The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) led an industry delegation to participate in the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival. During the Festival, a series of "Hong Kong Cinema @Tokyo 2025" exchange activities was held to promote Hong Kong films to the international community and explore overseas markets for Hong Kong animation films and emerging filmmakers. Photo shows (from left) actor Chan Ka-lok; producer of animation film "The Excreman - On The Road" Samuel Choy; producer and scriptwriter of animation film "Another World" Polly Yeung; well-known director and animator Raman Hui; the CEO of the Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market, Mr Shiina Yasushi; the Chairman of the FDC, Dr Wilfred Wong; the Director of Asian Contents & Film Market, Ms Ellen Kim; the Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and Secretary-General of the FDC, Mr Gary Mak; actress Fish Liew; the President of Udine's Far East Film Festival, Ms Sabrina Baracetti; director of "Someone Like Me", Tam Wai-ching; and Co-founder of Udine's Far East Film Festival Mr Thomas Bertacche after attending the Hong Kong Night Networking Reception yesterday (October 30).
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council led an industry delegation to participate in the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival. During the festival, a series of "Hong Kong Cinema @Tokyo 2025" exchange activities was held to promote Hong Kong films to the international community and explore overseas markets for Hong Kong animation films and emerging filmmakers. Photo shows director Soi Cheang (left) exchanging ideas with the Japanese audience at a public exchange event held on October 28 during the Festival.
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council led an industry delegation to participate in the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival. During the festival, a series of "Hong Kong Cinema @Tokyo 2025" exchange activities was held to promote Hong Kong films to the international community and explore overseas markets for Hong Kong animation films and emerging filmmakers. Photo shows Japanese animation master Koji Morimoto (second left); well-known director and animator Raman Hui (centre); producer and scriptwriter of animation film "Another World" Polly Yeung (second right); and producer of animation film "The Excreman - On The Road" Samuel Choy (first right) attending a panel discussion held on October 29 during the Festival.
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) led an industry delegation to participate in the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival. During the Festival, a series of "Hong Kong Cinema @Tokyo 2025" exchange activities was held to promote Hong Kong films to the international community and explore overseas markets for Hong Kong animation films and emerging filmmakers. Photo shows (from second left) producer and scriptwriter of animation film "Another World" Polly Yeung; well-known director and animator Raman Hui; Japanese animation master Koji Morimoto; the Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and Secretary-General of the FDC, Mr Gary Mak; the CEO of the Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market, Mr Shiina Yasushi; the Chairman of the FDC, Dr Wilfred Wong; and producer of animation film "The Excreman - On The Road" Samuel Choy after attending a panel discussion held on October 29.
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) led an industry delegation to participate in the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival. During the Festival, a series of "Hong Kong Cinema @Tokyo 2025" exchange activities was held to promote Hong Kong films to the international community and explore overseas markets for Hong Kong animation films and emerging filmmakers. Photo shows the Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and Secretary-General of the FDC, Mr Gary Mak (first right), meeting and having exchanges with the Secretary General of the Japan Film Commission, Ms Sekine Ruriko (first left), and the Deputy Secretary General of the Visual Industry Promotion Organization of Japan, Mr Makita Toshifumi (second right).