Local premiere of film "Pass and Goal" financed by Film Development Fund
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC):
The local premiere of the film "Pass and Goal", which has funding support from the Film Production Financing Scheme (Relaxation Plan) (FPRP) under the Film Development Fund (FDF), will be held tomorrow evening (December 19).
"Pass and Goal" is directed by Jill Wong, produced by O Sing-pui and Kinnie Cheung, written by Kwok Yat-choi Ambrose, and starring Gigi Leung, Chan Charm-man Peter, Ling Man-lung and Rachel Leung. The leading character of the story was once a successful businesswoman who lost her fortune due to an investment mishap. She is tasked by a client to form a youth football team comprising children from grassroots families. She hopes to rewrite the children's first half of their lives with her second half. The film will be theatrically released in Hong Kong on December 25.
The film was selected as the closing film of the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and the opening film of the Golden Rooster Chinese-Language Film Section of the 38th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.
The Film Production Financing Scheme (including the FPRP) has financed over 70 films since its launch in 2007. The Chairman of the HKFDC, Dr Wilfred Wong, said that the film depicts an inspirational story and is the collaboration between a group of young filmmakers and child actors, full of vigour and vitality. The film conveys positive energy and embodies Hong Kong's spirit of fearlessness in the face of adversity and strong teamwork.
He said, "We will continue to work closely with the Government to support the film industry through the FDF to nurture more film talent and foster the long-term development of the local film industry."
The Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC)
Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport
Hong Kong Customs today (May 26) detected two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 11 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 18kg of suspected ketamine, with a total estimated market value of about $8.85 million. Two men were arrested.
The first case involved a 62-year-old male passenger arriving in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 11kg of suspected cannabis buds, with an estimated market of about $2 million, inside his check-in baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.
The second case involved a 58-year-old male passenger arriving in Hong Kong from Paris, France, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 18kg of suspected ketamine, with an estimated market of about $6.85 million, inside his check-in baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.
The arrested person in the first case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and the case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (May 27). For the second case, an investigation is ongoing.
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account(crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
