EPD alerts public to fraudulent recycling subsidy scheme
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has recently received public enquiries regarding a recycling subsidy scheme purportedly jointly launched by an enterprise and the EPD. The publicity poster claimed that subsidy would be provided for recycling under the "Renewable Resource Recovery Incentive Scheme". The EPD today (November 9) urged members of the public to stay alert and not to believe in that circulating publicity poster and relevant information.
The EPD clarified that the Department has never jointly launched any project named the "Renewable Resource Recovery Incentive Scheme" with any organisations, nor has it authorised any individual or entity to use the name and logo of the EPD for such publicity. Upon review, the logos of the EPD and the related enterprise on the poster are false. The EPD has reported the case to the Police.
A spokesperson for the EPD reminded the public not to trust posters, links, or messaging software from unknown sources and not to participate in suspicious recycling subsidy activities. Members of the public should also refrain from disclosing personal data or financial information to unknown sources. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions in connection with the fraudulent recycling subsidy scheme is advised to contact the Police as soon as possible.
CCIDA to lead industry's participation in 39th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival to showcase new creativity of Hong Kong cinema
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau led an industry delegation to participate in the 39th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival in Xiamen. Through film screenings, post-screening sharing sessions and industry events, the diverse and vibrant creative landscape of recent Hong Kong film production will be showcased to Mainland counterparts and audiences. The delegation visit also aims to increase the visibility of the new-generation Hong Kong filmmakers, and unlock opportunities for them in the Mainland market.
Seven films supported by the Film Development Fund (including the Film Production Financing Scheme, the Directors' Succession Scheme, and the First Feature Film Initiative) are screened today and tomorrow (November 9 and 10), with respective filmmakers and actors attending, including director and scriptwriter Fung Chih-chiang of "Wakesurf Lovers", director and scriptwriter Tam Wai-ching and actor Carlos Chan of "Someone Like Me", director and scriptwriter Keane Wong of "Afterpiece", director Wong Hoi and Norris Wong of "Good Trip", actress Catherine Chau of "Bird of Paradise", director and scriptwriter Yeung Leung-chuen and actor Yeung Wai-lun of "We Are Born Good", and director and scriptwriter Isabella Lam and actress Maggie Shiu of "Dead End".
In addition to engaging with Mainland audiences through post-screening sharing sessions, the Hong Kong filmmakers also take part in official events of the festival, such as the "Chinese-language Film Night", actively promoting Hong Kong cinema, building connections with Mainland industry counterparts and exploring future collaboration opportunities.
Organising delegation visits to major film festivals and film markets is but part of the efforts of CCIDA and the Hong Kong Film Development Council in supporting local film production as well as nurturing talent.
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