Hong Kong- The 20th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), has just ended. This year's FILMART welcomed more than 7,300 buyers during the four-day fair, up three percent over the previous year. There was a significant growth in buyers from Asia. Participation from India, Korea and Vietnam recorded double-digit growth. In its 20th year, FILMART featured 800 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, setting a … [Read more...] about 800 exhibitors at HK FILMART
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Strong Hong Kong showing set for Cannes
Hong Kong filmmakers will showcase their latest cinematic projects at Marché du Film, the world’s largest film market, which opened on 13 May and continues through 22 May in France. Marché du Film is part of the concurrent 68th Festival de Cannes (Cannes Film Festival). This year, the Hong Kong Pavilion includes four Hong Kong exhibitors organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), namely, All Rights Entertainment Ltd, China 3D Digital Distribution Company … [Read more...] about Strong Hong Kong showing set for Cannes
Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2015
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
Leon Lai returns as Entertainment Expo Ambassador
Celebrity Leon Lai returns as Ambassador for the Entertainment Expo to be held in Hong Kong from 23 March to 19 April. Lai, a stalwart of the entertainment industry, has worked with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) on a photo shoot and a new video which is being screened in about 50 cinemas across Hong Kong to promote the upcoming expo. The HKTDC invited renowned photographer Cheung Man-wah to shoot the promotional photo series, while Lai directed the video himself with Cheung … [Read more...] about Leon Lai returns as Entertainment Expo Ambassador
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