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Hong Kong Film Development Council and Create Hong Kong Launch Hong Kong-Europe-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme at 74th Berlin International Film Festival

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(First row from left) producer Ms Jacqueline Liu, producer Ms Fanny Chong, the Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC), Mr Gary Mak, the head of Create Hong Kong, Mr Victor Tsang, director Ms Ann Hui, director Mr Ray Yeung and producer Ms Debbie Lam; (Second row from left) director Ms Tang Yi, director Ms Sasha Chuk, producer Mr Saville Chan, director Mr Chan Tai-lee, director Mr Jun Li and FDC member, Mr Frederick Tsui attended the networking reception “Hong Kong Night” The Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Mr Gary Mak shares information about the funding scheme to the international filmmakers

The Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) and Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) organised a delegation, led by the Head of Create Hong Kong, Mr Victor Tsang, to participate in the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. The purpose of the delegation is to launch the Hong Kong-Europe-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme and to bring Hong Kong filmmakers to explore for more collaboration opportunities with the like-minded players around the globe.

In this framework, three Hong Kong producers namely Ms Debbie Lam, Ms Jacqueline Liu and Mr Saville Chan, as well as two emerging directors namely Ms Sasha Chuk and Mr Chan Tai-lee were invited to join the delegation.

To facilitate networking and foster connections between Hong Kong filmmakers and the global film community, FDC and CreateHK hosted a networking reception, “Hong Kong Night”. Esteemed guests including Ms Ann Hui, a Hong Kong auteur selected as the festival’s international jury member, Mr Ray Yeung, director and screenwriter of “All Shall Be Well” (selected for Panorama and winner of Teddy Award at this year’s Berlinale), Ms Fanny Chong, co-producer of “Shambhala” (selected for competition), Mr Jun Li, Hong Kong director, and Mr. Frederick Tsui, member of FDC, also attended the reception. Additionally, Ms Tang Yi, an emerging director selected by the Berlinale Talents programme, has also joined the event.

FDC and CreateHK also organised several events to promote the new scheme, including scheme introduction in the co-production market’s country session; conducting one-on-one fund meetings with interested filmmakers; sponsoring a networking event as part of the Berlinale Talents programme, in order to explore potential collaborations.

Lastly, the delegation was invited to attend the world premiere of Hong Kong film “All Shall Be Well”.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024