Hong Kong Film Development Council Welcomes New Five-Year Plan to Enhance Film Industry and Cultural Influence

FDC Chairman welcomes Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address that support development of Hong Kong film industry

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Film Development Council:

The Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC), Dr Wilfred Wong, welcomed the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan) and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address delivered today (September 16), which support the development of the Hong Kong film industry.

Dr Wong expressed his full support for the vision of Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan to foster the thriving and sustainable development of the Hong Kong film industry, and to boost the influence of Hong Kong pop culture across Chinese-speaking communities. The film-related measures in the Policy Address suitably align with the vision. Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address inherit the same essence and complement each other, setting out clear directions for the future development of the Hong Kong film industry.

Dr Wong remarked that the measures proposed in the Policy Address on advancing the development of the film industry include a comprehensive review of the Film Development Fund (FDF) with a view to attracting more private investment, as well as exploring the venue provision for construction of film sets so as to encourage local filming, thereby sustaining the complete production chain of the local film industry. In addition, Dr Wong welcomed the setting up of the Support Unit for Non-local Film Productions under the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency ofthe Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. The Support Unit will provide one-stop services for Mainland and overseas film crews filming in Hong Kong. This will help attract non-local productions to film in Hong Kong and hence promote the city. Also, the development of the second phase of "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" will further promote film tourism and district tourism, achieving integration of culture and tourism. In summary, Dr Wong affirmed that the relevant measures would advance the industrialisation and the long-term development of the Hong Kong film sector, and enhance international exposure and influence of Hong Kong films.

"The FDC will work with the Government in full earnest on the review of the FDF, and will provide advice to assist the Government in formulating measures that better meet the practical needs of the industry, so that the pop culture of Hong Kong can go further and exert greater influence," said Dr Wong.

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Family Council welcomes Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address

The following is issued on behalf of the Family Council:

The Family Council welcomes the policy directions and initiatives on promoting family building in the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan) and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address (Policy Address) announced by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (September 16).

Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan states that the Government will foster family harmony as the vision for promoting family building in Hong Kong, shaping positive values with mutual support of family members. Separately, it is also mentioned in the Policy Address Supplement that the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) will organise the Hong Kong Excellent Family Awards again to promote good family values to the general public.

The Chairperson of the Council, Ms Melissa Pang, said, "Family is the cornerstone of social harmony. Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan explicitly advocates promoting good family virtues, and strengthening family bonds, education and traditions, which not only demonstrates the Government's attachment of importance to Hong Kong families, but also sets a clear and forward-looking direction for advancing family building work in the coming years, helping firmly root good family values in society."

Ms Pang continued, "We also note with delight that the Policy Address mentioned organising the Hong Kong Excellent Family Awards again, and indeed look forward to further co-operating with the HYAB. Through real-life and heartwarming family stories, the Awards seek to inspire the general public to cherish families, thereby further enhancing family and social harmony. The Council will continue to closely collaborate with the Government to promote the culture of loving families and the passing down of good family values and traditions in the community."

The Council was established in 2007. It is committed to publicising the culture of loving families through organising various promotional activities. The Council has also been promoting the three sets of family core values, namely "Love and Care", "Respect and Responsibility" and "Communication and Harmony" in the community.

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