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Hong Kong film industry participates in Shanghai International Film Festival to showcase emerging talents (with photos)
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     The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) led an industry delegation to participate in the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). By participating in major film festivals in the Chinese Mainland and organising Hong Kong film screening events, the promotion aimed to enhance the exposure of Hong Kong films and filmmakers in the Chinese Mainland and showcase the latest works of the Hong Kong cinema to a broad audience.
      
     The delegation included the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai; Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and Secretary-General of the FDC, Mr Gary Mak; the Chairman of FDC, Dr Wilfred Wong; producer Derek Yee, director Keane Wong and actor Stephen Fung of the film "Afterpiece"; director Philip Yung and actor Sean Lau of the film "Papa"; along with a cohort of new-generation directors and actors, collectively demonstrating the robustness and the thriving power of the new blood of the Hong Kong film industry.
      
     Film productions by Hong Kong's emerging filmmakers are attracting significant attention at this year's SIFF. "Afterpiece", funded by the Directors' Succession Scheme under the Film Development Fund (FDF), was selected as the opening film. Furthermore, director Mak Tin-shu was nominated for the Asian New Talent of the Golden Goblet Awards with the film "Dog Day Evening", financed by the Film Production Financing Scheme (Relaxation Plan) (FPRP) under the FDF.
      
     CCIDA and the FDC organised the "Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" (Making Waves) screening programme during the SIFF, featuring six films directed by emerging Hong Kong directors, including "Afterpiece", "Dog Day Evening", "Bird of Paradise" (a winning film project in the higher education institution group of the 7th First Feature Film Initiative), "Papa" (a film project financed by FPRP), "The Snowball on a Sunny Day" and "Unidentified Murder". The programme aimed to highlight to audiences the diverse charms of Hong Kong cinema through these films.
      
     CCIDA and the FDC hosted "Hong Kong Cinema: A Legacy in Succession" at the SIFFORUM, introducing the different film production financing and funding schemes under the FDF, while inviting Hong Kong veteran and emerging directors for a cross-generational dialogue and in-depth exchange on the development and innovation of the film industry.
      
     In addition, Miss Lai, Mr Mak and Dr Wong met with the Executive Deputy Director-General of the China Film Administration, Mr Mao Yu, and representatives of international film and cultural institutions including Toronto International Film Festival and British Council, to strengthen ties between Hong Kong and overseas film industries. CCIDA and the FDC have long been committed to driving the development and innovation of the Hong Kong film industry, and will continue to provide steadfast support for film production and talent nurturing through various funding schemes, empowering emerging filmmakers to step onto and excel on broader stages.
 
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The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) led an industry delegation to participate in the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). Photo shows Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai (first left); the Chairman of the FDC, Dr Wilfred Wong (centre) and Hong Kong filmmakers, attending the opening ceremony of the SIFF.
Film productions by Hong Kong's emerging filmmakers are attracting significant attention at this year's Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). "Afterpiece", funded by the Directors' Succession Scheme under the Film Development Fund, was selected as the opening film. Photo shows "Afterpiece" held its world premiere at the SIFF with an overwhelming response.
Film productions by Hong Kong's emerging filmmakers are attracting significant attention at this year's Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). Director Mak Tin-shu was nominated for the Asian New Talent of the Golden Goblet Awards with the film, financed by the Film Production Financing Scheme (Relaxation Plan) under the Film Development Fund. Photo shows "Dog Day Evening" held its world premiere at the SIFF, after which the director and actors attended a post-screening sharing session to engage with audiences in person.
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and the Hong Kong Film Development Council organised the "Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" screening programme during the Shanghai International Film Festival, featuring six films directed by emerging Hong Kong directors. Photo shows the creative team of one of the films featured, "Bird of Paradise" (a winning film project in the higher education institution group of the 7th First Feature Film Initiative).
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) hosted "Hong Kong Cinema: A Legacy in Succession" at the SIFFORUM, introducing the different film production financing and funding schemes under the FDF, while inviting Hong Kong veteran and emerging directors for a cross-generational dialogue and in-depth exchange on the development and innovation of the film industry.
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) led an industry delegation to participate in the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. Photo shows Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai (second right); Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and the Secretary-General of the FDC, Mr Gary Mak (second left) and the Chairman of the FDC, Dr Wilfred Wong (third left), meeting with the Executive Deputy Director-General of the China Film Administration, Mr Mao Yu (third right).