Applications for 9th First Feature Film Initiative open today
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Film Development Council:
The 9th First Feature Film Initiative (FFFI) will be open for applications from today (September 15) to December 15. Production teams wishing to join the film industry are encouraged to participate.
The FFFI identifies new talent through a competition on screenplay and production proposals. The competition is divided into the Higher Education Institution Group (HEIG) and the Professional Group (PG), with each group being awarded a maximum of three prizes. The maximum sponsorship for each winning production team of the HEIG and the PG is $5 million and $8 million respectively. The Film Development Fund (FDF) provides funding for the winning teams to implement their film proposals and make their first commercial feature films. The winning teams are required to complete the whole film production and sales process, which involves planning, shooting and distribution, in order to acquire knowledge from the creation to practical application stages in making a feature film. The director of the participating team shall be a Hong Kong permanent resident aged 18 years or above, and should not have previously directed any commercial film of 80 minutes or more.
The Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Dr Wilfred Wong, said, "The FFFI is one of the flagship funding schemes under the FDF, and has identified 32 new directors since its inception in 2013. Their works are highly regarded by film enthusiasts, and have won numerous awards in both local and international film festivals. I encourage young filmmaking talent to take part in the scheme actively, fostering the production of high-quality films and driving the continuous development of the Hong Kong film industry."
For details of the application guidelines, please visit the Hong Kong Film Development Council's website (www.fdc.gov.hk/en/fffi), the FFFI Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HKFFFI) or Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/ccida_fffi).
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HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington, DC, (HKETO, Washington, DC), hosted on June 11 (Washington time) a briefing on Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" of Asia and the world.
Aimed at recent graduates and interns, the briefing, titled "Hong Kong: 'Super-connector' of Asia and the World", was co-organised with the US-Asia Institute for college students and recent graduates interning or working at various organisations in Washington, DC.
The Director of the HKETO, Washington DC, Ms Elania Luk, provided a comprehensive overview of Hong Kong's development. "Youths today are leaders of tomorrow. Through today's event, we hope to help participants gain an understanding about Hong Kong's unique position and value proposition, which will hopefully come in handy in their future career development," said Ms Luk.
"Dating back from our humble beginnings as a fishing village in the 1800s, Hong Kong is no stranger to international trade. Hong Kong has long played a pivotal role connecting Asia and the world," said Ms Luk. "With unique advantages such as a free economy, unparalleled access to the Chinese Mainland market, connectivity with Asia and the world, free flow of capital and information, a simple tax regime, and common law system, Hong Kong has long welcomed the international community to leverage our city as a platform for trade and business development."
Ms Luk also shared Hong Kong's prominent position as an international centre for finance, trade, maritime transportation, aviation, dispute resolution, regional intellectual property trading, East-meets-West international cultural exchanges, and innovation and technology. She also introduced Hong Kong movies, Cantopop music, and food culture.
"We welcome friends from all over the world to experience Hong Kong's vibrant atmosphere," said Ms Luk. Ms Luk also encouraged attendees to consider Hong Kong as a way to accelerate their continued education and career trajectories. She highlighted that Hong Kong is home to five of the world's top 100 universities and that the Hong Kong Government has introduced a series of initiatives to attract and support quality overseas talent.
Following Ms Luk's remarks, Senior Analyst at The Eurasia Group Mr Dominic Chiu spoke on United States-China relations and the implications to business environments across Asia, including in Hong Kong.
Attendees also viewed an exhibition of curated paintings under the theme of "Blossoming Hong Kong". The paintings were commissioned by the Social Welfare Department under the Arts Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with various non-governmental organisations. The commissioning of the paintings illustrates Hong Kong's efforts to unleash the potential of persons with disabilities in artistic activities and spotlight their contributions to society.
HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
