The curtain is set to rise on the 11th edition of the prestigious Entertainment Expo Hong Kong on 23 March. The event continues through 19 April and comprises 10 spectacular events including three founding events of the expo − the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) and the Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony (HKFA). (Front row, from left): Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Executive Director Margaret … [Read more...] about Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2015
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TVA Web Exclusive: Interview with Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI
What were the main objectives for TVB to be present here this year? FILMART is a very important event — it’s the second largest TV and film industry exhibition in the world — and as the leading TV station in Hong Kong, we have to be present. And it’s also encouraged by the HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council) to promote the industry. Our role is quite special. We are a TV station, and we produce programmes ourselves. We have our own production team, our own TVB … [Read more...] about TVA Web Exclusive: Interview with Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI
TVA Web Exclusive – HK Filmart: Five minutes with James Ross
James Ross, CEO of Lightning International Thoughts about this year's Filmart: “It's a useful market even though there’s an emphasis on film, but I'm pleasantly surprised that TV content is in demand as well. There are quite a few major TV content distributors based in Hong Kong but I am surprised that they're not here. For us, it's been tremendously useful; and it helps we're based here.” Buyer sentiment: “Buyers are looking for unique programmes, something different. … [Read more...] about TVA Web Exclusive – HK Filmart: Five minutes with James Ross
Singapore brings over 190 hours of content to HK Filmart
Singapore – The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) will be leading 30 Singapore media companies to the 18th edition of the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), bringing over 190 hours of film and TV programmes. The Singapore delegation offers content from a wide range of genres – romance, drama, comedy, television documentaries, lifestyle travelogues, to food and cultural programmes, appealing in particular to Chinese audiences. These will be … [Read more...] about Singapore brings over 190 hours of content to HK Filmart
TVB showcases its upcoming programmes at FILMART
Hong Kong – “TVB Programmes 2013 Press Conferences”, held on March 18 and 19 at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market 2013 (FILMART), featured a showcase of various upcoming programmes with a number of actors and actresses promoting the productions. This year’s theme of “Moving Forward Beyond Boundaries” brought about the largest-scale TVB publicity event in FILMART. TVB had also built an eye-catching and interactive flagship platform equipped … [Read more...] about TVB showcases its upcoming programmes at FILMART
Singapore unveils 320 hours of content at Hong Kong International Film & TV Market
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) is leading 37 Singapore media companies to the 17th edition of the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) where they will meet with producers, distributors and investors to promote their content, negotiate deals and network with key industry players from March 18-21, 2013. More than 320 hours of locally-produced content including films and TV programmes will be showcased at the 90-square-metre Singapore Pavilion at the Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Singapore unveils 320 hours of content at Hong Kong International Film & TV Market