Brussels ETO Celebrates Hong Kong Cinema at Sitges International Film Festival

Brussels ETO supports Hong Kong films at Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) supported the 58th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia held from October 9 to 19 (Sitges time).

The festival featured six Hong Kong films namely "She Has No Name", "Cesium Fallout", "Another World", "Dangerous Encounter – 1st Kind", "Hard Boiled" and "Sons of the Neon Night".

To celebrate Hong Kong cinema, Brussels ETO hosted a reception on October 16. The event brought together around 100 guests from the film, cultural, media and business sectors. Among the attendees was renowned Hong Kong director Peter Chan, whose latest film "She Has No Name" was screened on the same day.

In his welcoming speech, Deputy Representative of Brussels ETO Mr Kasper Ng said that Hong Kong has one of the largest and most dynamic film industries in the world.

"The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to supporting our film industry through the Film Development Fund and other initiatives. We also host the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) in March every year, which is Asia's largest film and entertainment content marketplace. FILMART this year showcased a wide variety of cross-media and cross-industry contents from over 760 exhibitors and attracted more than 7 600 industry practitioners from 42 countries and regions. These initiatives not only support cultural exchange but also amplify the global reach of Hong Kong cinema, opening new doors for collaboration and storytelling," added Mr Ng.

Mr Ng also encouraged the audience to visit Hong Kong and experience its arts and cultural scene as well as the blend of history, creativity and modernity offered by the city.

Founded in 1968, the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia is the world's leading fantasy film festival. It screens films related to the fantastic genre, including action and adventure movies and black comedies, with a special emphasis on thrillers.

Brussels ETO supports Hong Kong films at Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Brussels ETO supports Hong Kong films at Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Brussels ETO supports Hong Kong films at Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

EPD highly concerned over industrial accident at yard waste recycling centre

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is highly concerned over an industrial accident that occurred yesterday (January 16) at the yard waste recycling centre, Y·PARK in Tuen Mun, and extends its sympathies to the injured worker and his family members.

At around 2pm yesterday, a worker sustained injury when his left palm was severed while attempting to clear stuck debris at an operating wood chipping machine. He remained conscious and was sent to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment. The EPD immediately deployed staff to the hospital after the incident to understand the condition of the injured and provide his family members with appropriate assistance.

The EPD notified the Labour Department and the Police in the first instance. Staff from the Labour Department conducted on-site inspection and issued a suspension notice to the contractor, requiring suspension of operation of the concerned machinery until all improvement measures have been implemented. The EPD requested the contractor to fully co-operate with the Labour Department in its investigation, and demanded an incident report from the contractor within three days.

The safety of its facilities remains the top priority of the EPD, with close monitoring of contractors' operation in place. On the contractor's front, daily regular on-site inspections on occupational safety conditions and safety training for employees and its subcontractors are part of their requirements.

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD), Photo source: HKSAR Government Press Releases