The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) is supporting the Hong Kong Film Festival in Australia, held in Sydney and Melbourne from March 26 to 29, presenting five Hong Kong films to the country's film lovers. The Festival aims to promote Hong Kong cinema's cultural legacy and provide a platform to connect Hong Kong filmmakers with Australian audiences.
 
     The Sydney ETO hosted a reception before the screening of "Back to the Past Plus+" in Sydney yesterday (March 26) (Sydney time). About 100 guests across the filming, cultural, government, business and media sectors attended the reception. 

     Addressing the audience, the Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong, said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is actively promoting Hong Kong films on the international stage so that audiences around the world can experience the city's unique stories, creativity and cultural vibrancy.

     Mr Chong said, "The Sydney ETO places great importance on strengthening ties between Hong Kong and Australia through cultural exchanges. Film serves as a bridge that transcends language and geography, resonating with audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds."
 
     He added that the HKSAR Government is committed to promoting the development of arts, culture and creative industries. Over HK$9 billion has been injected into the CreateSmart Initiative and the Film Development Fund, creating new opportunities for filmmakers.
 
     The Festival features four new Hong Kong movies, namely "Back to the Past Plus+", "Kung Fu Juniors", "Pass and Goal" and "Another World", as well as the restored classic "Chungking Express", which is being screened in Sydney from March 26 to 28. "Another World" and "Chungking Express" will also be screened in Melbourne on March 28 and 29. The director of "Kung Fu Juniors", Clifton Ko, will take part in a post-screening Q&A session in Sydney to engage with the audience.

Ends/Friday, March 27, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:25

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