Hong Kong movies highlighted at 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (Toronto ETO), together with 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 (HKSAR), supported the screenings of five Hong Kong films at the 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada, held from July 16 to August 2. The screenings showcased the vibrancy and creativity of Hong Kong's film industry.
Speaking before the screening of "Unidentified Murder" on July 18 (Montreal time), the Director of the Toronto ETO, Mr Bill Wong, said that the Toronto ETO is committed to supporting Hong Kong film screenings in Canada to showcase the vibrancy of Hong Kong's creative industries, and play its role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
"The HKSAR Government attaches great importance to film industry development and to supporting film production, and nurturing emerging directors, actors, and scriptwriters through funding schemes and industry development programmes," said Mr Wong. "Hong Kong also continues to promote international co-productions and cross-border collaborations, reinforcing its role as a unique cultural bridge."
Mr Wong added that film is an art form that will transcend borders, connect diverse cultures and tell stories that resonate with people from all walks of life. He warmly invites audiences, distributors, and industry partners across Canada to discover Hong Kong cinema and collaborate with the city's vibrant creative sector to explore business opportunities.
The other Hong Kong films featured at the Festival are: "Blades of the Guardians", "The Delinquent", "Hong Kong Godfather", and "City War".
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (Toronto ETO) supports the screenings of five Hong Kong films at the 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival (FIFF) in Montreal, Canada. Photo shows the Director of the Toronto ETO, Mr Bill Wong (left), and the Co-director of Asian Programming of FIFF, Mr King-wei Chu (right) before the screening of the Hong Kong movie "Unidentified Murder" in Montreal, Canada, on July 18 (Montreal time). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto), Mr Bill Wong, speaks before the screening of the Hong Kong movie "Unidentified Murder" at the 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada, on July 18 (Montreal time). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee to Study Matters Relating to "Ecology + Tourism" visits Wong Chuk Kok Tsui, Tung Ping Chau and Yan Chau Tong of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) Subcommittee to Study Matters Relating to "Ecology + Tourism" visited Wong Chuk Kok Tsui, Tung Ping Chau and Yan Chau Tong of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark (Hong Kong Geopark) by boat today (September 19) to gain a deeper understanding of Government measures relating to the conservation of landforms and marine ecology there, and to explore how to further promote island tourism.
Accompanied by the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Mickey Lai, the Assistant Commissioner for Tourism, Miss Agnes Ho, and other representatives of the Government, LegCo Members set sail from Tseng Tau Pier to inspect the geological features and marine ecology in the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region of the Hong Kong Geopark. The boat first passed Wong Chuk Kok Tsui, the oldest stratum in Hong Kong formed approximately 400 million years ago, and Mirs Bay, which was selected as a national "Outstanding Example of Beautiful Bays". Members also received a briefing from representatives of relevant departments on conservation and recreational measures in the vicinity of the Northeast New Territories, tourism promotion efforts and water quality in Mirs Bay. Members suggested reviewing the mechanism of professional training and licensing relating to eco-tourism, to equip more tourism industry practitioners with the relevant knowledge to tell visitors the stories of Hong Kong's natural environment and culture.
Members continued the boat journey to Tung Ping Chau, where they viewed from offshore its unique geo-attractions, such as the wave-cut platform, the rock columns named Kang Lau Shek. After landing on the island, Members inspected the geological features, ecological environment and auxiliary facilities near the pier, and learnt about the Tung Ping Chau Pier works. Members exchanged views with representatives of the Government on ways to further enhance the pier's facilities to promote island tourism more effectively.
During the visit, Members received a briefing from the Government on the island's geology and ecology, which supports over 60 hard coral species as well as a wide variety of marine invertebrates and reef fish. To strengthen conservation efforts at Tung Ping Chau, the Government designated Tung Ping Chau as a marine park and has prohibited fishing and mooring in surrounding waters.
Members also viewed Yan Chau Tong, Lai Chi Wo, Crooked Island and Ap Chau from the boat. Members learned about the landforms of the area and the long history of Hakka and fishing communities, and exchanged views with representatives of the Government on leveraging the unique natural resources to better develop rural and island tourism.
A total of 13 members and non-members of the Subcommittee participated in the visit.
LegCo Subcommittee to Study Matters Relating to "Ecology + Tourism" visits Wong Chuk Kok Tsui, Tung Ping Chau and Yan Chau Tong of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee to Study Matters Relating to "Ecology + Tourism" visits Wong Chuk Kok Tsui, Tung Ping Chau and Yan Chau Tong of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee to Study Matters Relating to "Ecology + Tourism" visits Wong Chuk Kok Tsui, Tung Ping Chau and Yan Chau Tong of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee to Study Matters Relating to "Ecology + Tourism" visits Wong Chuk Kok Tsui, Tung Ping Chau and Yan Chau Tong of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
