Hong Kong Cinema Shines at London East Asia Film Festival with Premieres and Awards

London ETO celebrates Hong Kong's cinematic brilliance at London East Asia Film Festival 2024

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), the Film Development Fund, and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region supported the London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) from October 23 to November 3 (London time), which showcased six selected Hong Kong films and hosted three live question and answer sessions with creative talent from Hong Kong. A reception was held following the closing gala screening, bringing together creative talent from Hong Kong and over 50 guests from the local cultural and business sectors.

The Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, addressed the audience at the closing gala ceremony. "The London ETO is proud to partner with LEAFF for the ninth time to shine a spotlight on Hong Kong cinema. Known as the 'Hollywood of the East', Hong Kong boasts a vibrant community of creative and ambitious talent which shares the vision of establishing Hong Kong as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges, as supported by the National 14th Five-Year Plan," he said.

Four creative talents from Hong Kong graced the festivities, with actor Simon Yam and actress Sandra Ng receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award and Honorary Award respectively. Director Vincent Chow joined Mr Yam for a Q&A session on November 3, while Ms Ng participated in her own Q&A session on November 2. Director and screenwriter Felix Chong also talked about directing and screenwriting in East Asia during a Q&A session on October 24. Further highlighting Hong Kong's cinematic achievements, "Love Lies" was awarded the Best Film in Competition.

The 11-day festival featured the world premiere of "Little Red Sweet", along with the United Kingdom premieres of "Out of the Shadow", "High Forces" and "Love Lies", as well as "Stuntman" and "Shanghai Blues".

London ETO celebrates Hong Kong's cinematic brilliance at London East Asia Film Festival 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO celebrates Hong Kong's cinematic brilliance at London East Asia Film Festival 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO celebrates Hong Kong's cinematic brilliance at London East Asia Film Festival 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO celebrates Hong Kong's cinematic brilliance at London East Asia Film Festival 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO celebrates Hong Kong's cinematic brilliance at London East Asia Film Festival 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO celebrates Hong Kong's cinematic brilliance at London East Asia Film Festival 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Occupational safety and health courses open for applications

The Kwun Tong Occupational Safety and Health Centre of the Labour Department (LD) will launch a wide range of occupational safety and health courses in the second half of 2026. The courses aim at enhancing the working population's understanding of the occupational safety regulations and their awareness of occupational health.

The courses cover a wide range of topics, including:

1. Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and Regulations
2. Gas Poisoning in Manholes
3. Confined Spaces Regulations
4. Major Safety Legislation Related to Working in Catering Trade
5. Dangerous Substances Regulations
6. Safety Management Regulation
7. Safety Regulations on Manual Handling Operations
8. Legislation Related to Safety in Hotel Industry
9. Safety Legislation on Working in Times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment
10. Major Safety Legislation Related to Accident Prevention in Office and Storage Work
11. A Brief Introduction to the Regulation on Display Screen Equipment
12. A Brief Introduction to Noise at Work Regulation
13. More Exercise, Smart Work
14. Strategies for the Prevention of Occupational Diseases
15. Occupational Health in Catering Industry
16. Chemicals and Occupational Health
17. Medical Examinations for Workers Engaged in Hazardous Occupations in Industrial Undertakings
18. Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries
19. Occupational Health for Security Guards
20. Chemicals and Occupational Health in Hotel Industry
21. Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment
22. Occupational Health for Office Workers
23. Health Hints on the Use of Computer
24. Noise Hazards and Prevention of Hearing Loss
25. Prevention of Upper and Lower Limb Disorders
26. Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders for Office Workers
27. Occupational Health for Cleansing Workers
28. Occupational Contact Dermatitis
29. Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries for Workers of Residential Care Home
30. Occupational Health for Professional Drivers
31. Work and Common Gastrointestinal Diseases
32. Occupational Stress
33. Happy Workplace
34. Work and Healthy Lifestyle
35. Work and Diabetes Mellitus
36. First Aid in the Workplaces
37. Work and Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
38. Easy Tips for Healthy Eating at Work

The courses will be conducted in Cantonese at the LD's Occupational Safety and Health Centre, G/F, Kwun Tong Community Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong. Enrolment is free.

Members of the public can apply via the online platform www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en. Please visit the LD's website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content6.htm) for more details and call 2361 8240 for enquiries.

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