The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC):
 
     The local premiere of the film "Dog Day Evening", which has funding support from the Film Production Financing Scheme (Relaxation Plan) under the Film Development Fund (FDF), will be held this evening (June 16).
      
     "Dog Day Evening" is directed and written by Mak Tin-shu, produced by Alvin Lam and Lau Ho-leung, and stars Michael Ning, Mak Pui-tung, Rachel Leung and Yukki Tai. The story follows the lead character who storms into the customer service department of a television office building to terminate his pay television subscription by taking hostages to force the staff to process his service termination application.
   
     The film was nominated for the Asian New Talent section of the Golden Goblet Awards at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. It held its world premiere on June 12 at the Festival, and will be theatrically released in Hong Kong on June 18.

     The Chairman of the HKFDC, Dr Wilfred Wong, said that the creative team of "Dog Day Evening" and a cast of new-generation actors together delivered a comedy rich in dark humour, which audiences would resonate with and reflect on, showcasing the creativity of the young Hong Kong filmmakers. The HKFDC will continue to nurture more new film talent through the FDF to foster the long-term development of the local film industry.

Ends/Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:12

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