Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2024

A new edition of Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation and Dynamic Cityscapes of Hong Kong Films Exhibition will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 16-25 August, with the financial support from Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDAHK), Hong Kong Film Development Fund (FDF), and Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok (Bangkok ETO), in collaboration with HOUSE Samyan, the first arthouse/alternative cinema in Bangkok. The programme will be opened with two films, the phenomenal hit of the year Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In by Soi Cheang and the latest epic film Customs Frontline by Herman Yau, and present the Thai premiere of seven other films including, Peg O’ My Heart by Nick Cheung, Love Lies by Ho Miu Ki, Time Still Turns the Pages by Nick Cheuk, In Broad Daylight by Lawrence Kan, Stand Up Story by Au Cheuk Man, Back Home by Nate Ki and Center Stage (4K restored version) by Stanley Kwan.

Presented by Asian Film Awards Academy, financially supported by the CCIDAHK and FDF, the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation introduces the rich and vibrant creativity of contemporary Hong Kong films made by exciting new local talents, with the mission to establish strong relations and bring together film professionals from ASEAN countries and Hong Kong for an in-depth discussion on the art of cinema and collaboration. Since 2021, we have been to many international cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Jakarta and so on.

Hong Kong film talents will visit Bangkok to attend the event, including Kenny Wong and Jozev Kiu, actors from Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, director Herman Yau of Customs Frontline, director Nick Cheuk of Time Still Turns the Pages and director Ho Miu Ki of Love Lies. They will meet the audience at post-screening Q&A sessions of their respective films, and be interviewed by local media outlets, while directors Herman Yau, Nick Cheuk and Ho Miu Ki will share their thoughts on current trend of Hong Kong and Thai film markets, co-production and challenges and solutions they face when making films, at a seminar taking place in Chulalongkorn University. 

The Opening Ceremony of the 10-day event will be held on 16 August at HOUSE Samyan, with the attendance of film directors and actors from Hong Kong, alongside Thai actors Chantavit Dhanasevi (Ter), Pruk Panich (Zee), directors and film professionals. 

Dynamic Cityscapes of Hong Kong Films Exhibition will be held in association with the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation, with the financial support from the Bangkok ETO. The exhibition is a celebration and demonstration of Hong Kong’s diverse landscapes, featuring re-creation of the iconic scenes from five recent Hong Kong films and memorable Hong Kong sights that are often memorized in films. These include a recreation of Kowloon Walled City for Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, the scenery of Victoria Harbour and a cargo ship for Customs Frontline, an interactive installation of a bank vault and banknotes for The Goldfinger, a classroom filled with books signifying the stress faced by students for Time Still Turns the Pages, and the traditional Hong Kong Chinese restaurant for Fly Me to the Moon. Hong Kong-style teahouse (Cha Chaan Teng), neon light signs and bamboo theatres are elements that cannot be missed when we talk about iconic representation of Hong Kong’s urban cityscapes, which are often featured in Hong Kong films.

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Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation & Dynamic Cityscapes of Hong Kong Films Exhibition

Exhibition information

Date: 16 – 25 August 2024

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Location: HOUSE, 5/F, Samyan Mitrtown, Bangkok

Tickets: Free Admission

Language: English and Thai 

Screening information

Date: -16 to 20 August 2024

Location: HOUSE, 5/F, Samyan Mitrtown, Bangkok

Tickets: THB 160 

Language: Dialogues in original language with Chinese, English and Thai subtitles

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Enquiries

Joris Wu

Asian Film Awards Academy

+852 6680 5500

joris.wu@afa-academy.com

Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation (https://www.afa-academy.com/hkfgp/)

The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation, introduced by the AFAA, with the financial support from FDF and the CCIDAHK, is a roving film program that showcases the exceptional creative talents of Hong Kong filmmakers to diverse audiences across different regions. Our mission is to establish strong relations and bring together film professionals from ASEAN countries and Hong Kong for an in-depth discussion on the art of cinema and collaboration. Since 2021, we have been to international cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Jakarta and so on.

Asian Film Awards Academy (https://www.afa-academy.com/)

The AFAA, a non-profit organisation, was founded by Busan, Hong Kong and Tokyo International Film Festivals with the shared goal of celebrating excellence in Asian cinema. Aiming to promote and recognise Asian films and its talents, the AFAA highlights, strengthens and develops Asian film industry through the annual Asian Film Awards and several year-round initiatives. 

Our year-round events and programmes are held with the objectives to promote Asian films to a wider audience, expand the film market within Asia, and build and sustain connections among Hong Kong and international film professional. Masterclass Series – in conversation with filmmakers, Journey to the fest – Student Visit to International Film Festivals, Asian Cinerama – Film Roadshow, and Young Film Professionals Programme – overseas training and work-placement, are examples of our year-round programmes. These programmes could not have held successfully without the financial support of the CCIDAHK, formerly known as Create Hong Kong, and FDF of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government. The AFAA has worked to promote, educate, inform and develop knowledge, skills and interest in Asian cinema among the industry, students and audience in Asia and beyond with the support of film festivals and cultural organisations.

Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (https://www.ccidahk.gov.hk/)

The CCIDAHK, formerly known as Create Hong Kong, is established in June 2024 and is a dedicated office set up by the HKSAR Government under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. It provides one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conductive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. 

Film Development Fund (https://www.fdc.gov.hk)

The FDF was first set up by the HKSAR Government in 1999 to support projects conducive to the long-term development of the film industry in Hong Kong. Since 2005, the Government has injected a total of $1.54 billion into FDF to support Hong Kong’s film industry along four strategic directions, namely nurturing talent, enhancing local production, expanding markets and building audience. In the past, FDF has supported a number of film productions and other film-related projects through various film production funding schemes and other film-related project schemes.

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok (Bangkok ETO) (https://www.hketobangkok.gov.hk/)

The Bangkok ETO is the official representative of the HKSAR Government in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Bangladesh. The Bangkok ETO commenced operation in February 2019 and is responsible for promoting bilateral economic and trade relations, and cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and the four countries.

House Cinema (https://www.housesamyan.com)

House cinema is considered to be the first arthouse/alternative cinema in Bangkok. Founded in 2004 and run by Sahamongkolfilm International, the leading film distributor in Thailand. For nearly two decades, various kinds of film has been presented here - from the low budgets to the blockbusters, from international award - winning films to Thai independents, with the belief that a diversity of programs will uphold the cinema culture. House relocated from its old venue (RCA) to Samyan Mitrtown mall in 2019 and rename itself as House Samyan ever since.