​The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau led an industry delegation to participate in the 39th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival in Xiamen. Through film screenings, post-screening sharing sessions and industry events, the diverse and vibrant creative landscape of recent Hong Kong film production will be showcased to Mainland counterparts and audiences. The delegation visit also aims to increase the visibility of the new-generation Hong Kong filmmakers, and unlock opportunities for them in the Mainland market.

     Seven films supported by the Film Development Fund (including the Film Production Financing Scheme, the Directors' Succession Scheme, and the First Feature Film Initiative) are screened today and tomorrow (November 9 and 10), with respective filmmakers and actors attending, including director and scriptwriter Fung Chih-chiang of "Wakesurf Lovers", director and scriptwriter Tam Wai-ching and actor Carlos Chan of "Someone Like Me", director and scriptwriter Keane Wong of "Afterpiece", director Wong Hoi and Norris Wong of "Good Trip", actress Catherine Chau of "Bird of Paradise", director and scriptwriter Yeung Leung-chuen and actor Yeung Wai-lun of "We Are Born Good", and director and scriptwriter Isabella Lam and actress Maggie Shiu of "Dead End".

     In addition to engaging with Mainland audiences through post-screening sharing sessions, the Hong Kong filmmakers also take part in official events of the festival, such as the "Chinese-language Film Night", actively promoting Hong Kong cinema, building connections with Mainland industry counterparts and exploring future collaboration opportunities.

     Organising delegation visits to major film festivals and film markets is but part of the efforts of CCIDA and the Hong Kong Film Development Council in supporting local film production as well as nurturing talent.

Ends/Monday, November 9, 2026
Issued at HKT 20:56

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