CCIDA and Hong Kong Film Development Council lead industry delegation to participate in 76th Berlin International Film Festival in Germany
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) and the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) led an industry delegation to participate in the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Germany. A series of exchange activities themed "Hong Kong Cinema @ Berlin 2026" was held to promote Hong Kong cinema internationally and support emerging Hong Kong filmmakers in exploring overseas markets. The delegation also attended the Opening Ceremony of Berlinale at which veteran actress Michelle Yeoh was presented with a Berlinale life achievement award.
The Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and Secretary-General of the FDC, Mr Gary Mak, attended the Opening Ceremony of Berlinale on February 12 (Berlin time), where Yeoh received the Honorary Golden Bear. He conveyed congratulations and gratitude from the CSTB to Yeoh, in appreciation of her contributions to the Hong Kong and global film industry.
CCIDA and the FDC organised a Hong Kong Night networking reception on February 13 (Berlin time) as a key event during the festival, which attracted over 200 filmmakers and industry professionals from around the world. The event aimed at helping Hong Kong filmmakers to expand their international network. Speaking at the event, Mr Mak remarked that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the FDC have actively supported the development of the Hong Kong film industry. By participating in international film festivals, Hong Kong filmmakers with promising potential are provided with opportunities to showcase their work and exchange ideas with global filmmakers.
To nurture new film talent, four emerging Hong Kong filmmakers were included in the delegation, including producer of "The Trough" Lorraine Ho; coproducer of "Shambhala", which was selected for the main competition of the 74th Berlinale, Fanny Chong; director and scriptwriter of "Smashing Frank" Trevor Choi; and Nicole Chu, who was selected for the 2026 Berlinale Talents from more than 3 000 applicants worldwide. CCIDA sponsored Ho, Chong and Choi to participate in the Berlinale Co-Production Market, and also invited FDC member Mr Frederick Tsui as a delegate to facilitate more collaborations and exchanges between the emerging filmmakers and international counterparts. CCIDA aims to make good use of this international platform at Berlinale and assist Hong Kong filmmakers in promoting new cross-regional projects.
During the festival, CCIDA members also met with representatives from various international film institutions and festivals, including the French National Centre of Cinema, the Toronto International Film Festival, the Udine Far East Film Festival and Bridging Visions, to continue expanding global opportunities for the Hong Kong film industry.
CCIDA and Hong Kong Film Development Council lead industry delegation to participate in 76th Berlin International Film Festival in Germany Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CCIDA and Hong Kong Film Development Council lead industry delegation to participate in 76th Berlin International Film Festival in Germany Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CCIDA and Hong Kong Film Development Council lead industry delegation to participate in 76th Berlin International Film Festival in Germany Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Principal Officials of HKSAR Government continue year-end household visits across 18 districts
Principal Officials (POs) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government continued to participate in the year-end household visits across 18 districts co-ordinated by the Home Affairs Department today (February 14), touring various districts including Central and Western, Sha Tin, Eastern, Kowloon City and Sham Shui Po Districts to visit different families, learn about their living conditions, distribute blessing bags in celebration of the Chinese New Year, share the festive joy and celebrate the Chinese New Year together.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, accompanied by the Acting District Officer (Central and Western), Miss Enson Chow, visited a young family and an elderly family living in Kennedy Town to understand their daily lives, together with District Council (DC) members and representatives from the District Services and Community Care Team (Care Team) of Central and Western District. The officials presented the families with Chinese New Year blessing bags, extended greetings to members of the public, and wished them every success in the Year of the Horse.
Accompanied by the District Officer (Sha Tin), Mr Frederick Yu, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, together with DC members and representatives from the Care Team of Sha Tin District, visited grassroots families and an elderly singleton living in Mei Lam Estate to chat with them and extend his New Year greetings and regards.
Accompanied by the District Officer (Eastern), Mr Henry Lai, the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, together with a DC member and a representative from the Care Team of Eastern District, visited a young family and an elderly singleton living in Yiu Tung Estate to learn about their daily lives and extend Chinese New Year wishes.
Accompanied by the District Officer (Kowloon City), Mr Ivanhoe Chang, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, together with DC membersand representatives from the Care Team of Kowloon City District visited a young family and elderly doubletons living in Tak Long Estate.Accompanied by the District Officer (Sham Shui Po), Mr Oscar Wong, the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, together with DC members and representatives from the Care Team of Sham Shui Po District visited an elderly family and an ethnic minority family in Sham Shui Po.
The POs of the HKSAR Government will continue to pay household visits in the coming two days to express tokens of care and wishes to members of the public, and join them in celebrating the Chinese New Year.
Principal Officials of HKSAR Government continue year-end household visits across 18 districts (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Principal Officials of HKSAR Government continue year-end household visits across 18 districts (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Principal Officials of HKSAR Government continue year-end household visits across 18 districts (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Principal Officials of HKSAR Government continue year-end household visits across 18 districts (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Principal Officials of HKSAR Government continue year-end household visits across 18 districts (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Principal Officials of HKSAR Government continue year-end household visits across 18 districts (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Principal Officials of HKSAR Government continue year-end household visits across 18 districts (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
