Hong Kong Films Shine at Two Spanish Film Festivals

Hong Kong films shine at two film festivals in Spain

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) supported two film festivals in Spain in July 2026, namely the Asian Summer Film Festival, held in Vic from July 14 to 19 (Vic time), and the Cines del Sur International Film Festival, held in Granada from July 17 to 25 (Granada time).

A long-standing partner festival attracting more than 14 000 visitors each year, the Asian Summer Film Festival screened six Hong Kong films supported by Brussels ETO, showcasing a mix of new releases and classic Hong Kong cinema: Jill Wong's "Pass and Goal", Dickson Leung's "Good Game", Albert Mak's "Hit N Fun", Albert Njo's "Road to Vendetta", Kwok Ka-hei and Jack Lee's"Unidentified Murder" and Chang Cheh's "The Five Venoms".

The Hong Kong Day, held on July 17 (Vic time), was a highlight of the festival, featuring the screenings of five Hong Kong films, a breakfast meeting introducing the Hong Kong film selection to media and industry professionals, and a Hong Kong Night where guests enjoyed a special tribute to Hong Kong's action and marital art cinema, the screening of "Good Game", as well as Hong Kong style street food.

Speaking at the breakfast meeting on July 17 (Vic time), the Deputy Representative of Brussels ETO, Mr Kasper Ng, said that "The Hong Kong programme this year featured a wide range of genres highlighting the diversity, creativity and energy of Hong Kong cinema today.We hope the Hong Kong films will inspire you to know more about Hong Kong and visit us, including attending our annual FILMART, Asia's largest film and entertainment content marketplace, and visiting our iconic cultural landmarks such as the West Kowloon Cultural District."

During the "Hong Kong Night", Mr Kasper Ng presented the festival honorary award to Lo Mang in recognition of his outstanding career. The award was accepted on his behalf by actor and action director Ken Law of "Good Game", who attended the festival.

This year also marked Brussels ETO' first collaboration with the Cines del Sur International Film Festival, which screened Oliver Siu Kuen Chan's "Montages of a Modern Motherhood" on July 18 (Granada time) in Granada.

Addressing the audience before the screening, Mr Kasper Ng said that "Hong Kong may be best known internationally for its action and martial arts classics, but today's filmmakers are also telling intimate, contemporary stories that reflect the changing aspirations and diversity of our society. We are delighted to share this side of Hong Kong cinema with audiences in Spain."

Attracting around 13 000 spectators each year, the Cines del Sur International Film Festival showcases cinema from Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The Deputy Representative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, Mr Kasper Ng (centre), presented the Hong Kong films to the media and industry professionals at a breakfast meeting organised on July 17 (Vic time) at the Asian Summer Film Festival in Vic, Spain. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The audience of "Montages of a Modern Motherhood" received a leaflet about Hong Kong before the screening of the film on July 18 (Granada time) at the Cines del Sur Film Festival in Granada, Spain. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The audience enjoyed the screening of "Good Game" at the Hong Kong Night of the Asian Summer Film Festival on July 17 (Vic time) in Vic, Spain. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Photo shows one of the programmers of the Cines del Sur Film Festival, Ms Gloria Fernández (left) and the Deputy Representative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, Mr Kasper Ng (right), before the screening of “Montages of a Modern Motherhood” at the Cines del Sur Film Festival on July 18 (Granada time) in Granada, Spain . Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

TD approves expansion of autonomous vehicles trial in North Lantau and commencement of driverless trial on Airport Island (with photos/video)

The Transport Department (TD) announced today (July 23) that a pilot licence for autonomous vehicles (AVs) has been updated in accordance with section 20(3)(b) of the Road Traffic (Autonomous Vehicles) Regulation (Cap. 374AA) to further expand the AV trial in North Lantau, including commencing a driverless trial on Airport Island.

In February, the TD approved AVs on Airport Island trial routes to be monitoredby operators in the remote control centre, in addition to the in-vehicle backup operators. The trials of remote operation to date have met the requirements regarding safety, stability, accuracy and smoothness. Upon examining the test reports and conducting multiple site inspections, the TD is satisfied with the safety performance of AVs, with no abnormalities detected so far. While ensuring road safety, the TD has approved the driverless tests to commence on Airport Island with no in-vehicle backup operators. In addition, for the Tung Chung and Sunny Bay trial, remote backup operators will be introduced on top of in-vehicle backup operators to test remote operations.

The Commissioner for Transport, Miss Winnie Tse, said, "The launch of fully remote testing for Hong Kong's first AV pilot licence trial has achieved the driverless operations. This marks an important step toward realising the goals of driverless, scaled-up and commercialised AV operations as set out in the Policy Address and the Transport Strategy Blueprint, as well as achieving a milestone in accelerating the introduction of autonomous driving locally. I will continue to lead the Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group, working with its members from the industry and different departments, to monitor the progress of various trials and provide the necessary support and co-ordination, promoting the safe development of AVs in a proactive and orderly manner."

The updated details of the pilot licence have been uploaded to the TD's website on AV trials. The TD's pilot AV labels must be displayed on all pilot AVs for identification by other road users. To facilitate easier identification of AVs undergoing driverless trials by drivers and pedestrians, additional labels (see attachment)will be put up on the vehicle body to indicate that a fully driverless test of an AV is in progress.

The TD welcomes interested organisations or enterprises to submit applications for a pilot licence for AVs. Upon receipt of an application, the TD will consider various factors, including the operational design domain and functions of the autonomous driving system, relevant national or international standards/guidelines, and the road testing conditions, based on the Code of Practice for Trial and Pilot Use of Autonomous Vehicles, before approval.

TD approves expansion of autonomous vehicles trial in North Lantau and commencement of driverless trial on Airport Island (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

TD approves expansion of autonomous vehicles trial in North Lantau and commencement of driverless trial on Airport Island (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases