Hong kong has been referred to as the pacific bridge to the chinese market, underscored by the annual filmart, which in 2012 attracted more than 5,800 buyers and nearly 650 exhibitors from 33 countries. After years of hesitation and a cautious tentative in 2005, hong kong filmart the film market of the. On the tail of this announcement, the hong kong filmart, a major film and television trade event, took place from march 1922. Tony leung kafai and eddie peng star in the highly anticipated sequel to edko films 2012 action thriller, which became the highestgrossing hong.
May 22, 2012 on the tail of this announcement, the hong kong filmart, a major film and television trade event, took place from march 1922. Since tvb regarded the event with utmost importance, tv king, kevin cheng especially took a redeye flight from china to attend the event in hong kong. And for a long time hong kong s filmart had a similar feel. He is known for his work on qian xuesen 2012, xun long jue 2015 and yun shui yao 2006.
There is no better entry point than filmart, which runs march 19 to 22. During filmart 2012, by organising conferences, pitching sessions and. With very few hong kong or mainland chinese sellers making the journey to this years european film market in berlin, filmart offers a chance for buyers to catch up with the chineselanguage titles that will be rolled out in the region for the rest of the year. As with two without one, another me was also certified platinum, selling nearly 60,000 copies in hong kong, in addition to high sales in asia and overseas. Independent film targets china and asiapacific via hong. A record 640 exhibitors from 31 countries will set up shop at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre, a 10 percent increase from the 2011 tally. He is known for his work on qian xuesen 2012, xun long.
An analysis of efforts to revive the hong kong film. More than 8,700 trade buyers from over 50 countries and regions meet at filmart annually to develop partnerships, conduct. The hong kong international film and tv market, or filmart, kicks off its annual fourday event on monday, march 23, bringing together filmmakers, financiers and other industry professionals from. On may 16th, 2009, during the cannes international film festival, the hong kong. The 24 hottest projects at this years hong kong filmart. A report on the hong kong film festivals celebrations surrounding the 100th. Big pictures hong kong star x media local production. The difficulties surrounding coproductions were a running theme at last weeks filmart market and conference in hong kong, asias largest such gathering. Film festival in 2009, to the berlin international film festival in 2008, and.
Hong kongbased universe films will back effectsheavy 3d disaster epic. The film industry last submitted entries to the cannes film festival in 2009, to the berlin international film festival in 2008, and to the venice film festival in 2011. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Hong kong international film and tv market filmart opens. Hong kong filmart draws over 8000 visitors asiapacific news. Hong kong day at afm 2012 strenghtens hong kongus collaboration. Louis koo, who will reunite after starring in 2009s overheard and its 2011 sequel.
The hong kong film industry portrayed itself as an international film. Started in 1995 connecting films to festivals, reporting and promoting festivals worldwide a brand new website will soon be available. The international hong kong television and film expo, filmart 2012, was held last night. In the first film love in a puff, pang uses a tool he has mastered already from previous directorial efforts men suddenly in black, dream home. Kun chen was born on february 4, 1976 in chongqing, sichuan, china as chen kun. Deltamac hong kong active in film distribution from the aviator, i, frankenstein, before i go to sleep. The content you are trying to access is only available to members. The online registration system of filmart and haf are now available. Apr 02, 2014 on the tail of this announcement, the hong kong filmart, a major film and television trade event, took place from march 1922.
Strong french presence at the 21st hong kong filmart. Asian film awards best film winner lou ye later, in october, mm2 and smart will begin shooting a second project, black magic. The hong kong international film festival society hkiffs is a charitable, nonprofit and nongover. The filmart is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place every march at the huge hong kong convention and exhibition centre. After years of hesitation and a cautious tentative in 2005, hong kong filmart the film market of the former british colony took place this year for four days in. Since 2012, hkiff produced and premiered anthologies of short films made by. Founded in 2009, mm2 has quickly established itself in southeast asia, producing singapores highestgrossing film ever in 2012, ah boys to men 2, by local director jack neo. We worked hard to enhance your user experience and bring you a modernized version of the premier network for film professionals. Internationally renowned producers, distributors, investors and professionals use filmart to launch promotions, network with key industry players and negotiate deals. Asian film awards best film winner lou ye later, in october, mm2 and smart will begin shooting a second project, black magic, a horror film based on actual events.
The 23rd edition of hong kong international film and tv market filmart, organized by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, attracted nearly 9,000 buyers. Independent film targets china and asiapacific via hong kong. The hong kong international film festival, established in 1977 making it the oldest in the. Through filmart, foreign filmmakers are introduced to hong kong.
Hong kong celebrates a century of filmmaking beachside cocktail reception at cannes film festival. Chois success as a solo female singer in 2009 was best displayed at the 2009 ifpi hk top sales music awards, where she was awarded top 10 best selling hong kong singers of 2009. Mar 19, 2018 the hong kong international film and tv market filmart, one of the worlds leading entertainment marketplaces, opens on the 19th of march and continues through to the 22nd of march. More than 8,700 trade buyers from over 50 countries and regions meet at filmart annually to develop partnerships, conduct business deals and discuss latest market trends. Film art aims to promote hong kong as the regional hub for the sales and production of the film and television. Details on screening application will be announced later. Johnnie tos movie vengeance premiered at cannes film festival. The fourday event is a premier trading platform for the asias entertainment industry. Theatrical, tv, dvdvideo, vod, airline, hong kong china description. Of these, 2 companies provided information on 2 deals involving 2 titles. Hong kong, mar, 2017 acn newswire the 21st edition of the hong kong international film and tv market filmart sprang into action for a fourday run at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre.
Celebrating 100 years of hong kong cinema cocktail reception at cannes this week to. Hong kong singer actor director prodcer juno mak is allegedly about to release after 5 years of writing and 1 year shooting his sophomore directorial work, sons of a neon night after the excellent homage to hong kong jiangshi movies, rigor mortis of 20. The hong kong international film festival is one of asias oldest international film festival. The safety of exhibitors and participants has always been a priority for the hktdc.
Hong kong trade development council hktdc is the worlds fullservice trade promotion organisation to create and facilitate business opportunities between hong kong and the rest of the world. Chow yunfat to star in family drama be water, my friend exclusive. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Liz shackleton picks out some of the most promising. The project was first announced at the 2016 hong kong filmart by china 3d digital entertainment as a film adaptation of the chinese hovel, death notice by zhou haohui. The hong kong international film festival society hkiffs is a charitable, non profit and nongover. Wong cholam, kate tsui, angelababy, race wong, jj jia. Hong kong filmart and hong kong international film festival join. To create and facilitate business opportunities between hong kong and the rest of the world. The organizers of filmart in hong kong have moved the event from march to august over fears about the coronavirus outbreak. There is a thrilling selection of chineselanguage titles at filmart this year. Mak is well known for his musical career and for acting in movies like dream home 2010 by pang hocheung.
The hong kong film industrys performance at international film festivals was likewise affected. Hong kong international comparison of insurance taxation march 2009 hong kong general insurance definition accounting taxation definition of property and casualty insurance company a company authorised under the insurance companies ordinance to carry on insurance business other than longterm life insurance business. During filmart 2009, business matching and promotional sessions and. The film was slated to begin production during the same year with a budget of. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of cookies in order to offer you content and services that are tailored to your interests. Film and tv market filmart celebrated 100 years of hong kong cinema. The 24 hottest projects at this years hong kong filmart imdb. In 2009, hong kong auteur pang hocheung introduced audiences to a quintessential hong kong couple jimmy and cherie miriam yeung.
Filmart draws international buyers to hong kong tvasia. A new dimension to china, was being held successfully on dec 8, 2009. A premier trading platform for the international entertainment industry, this years filmart welcomes more than 800 exhibitors from 35. In partnership with cineasia 2009, the 8th haf and the hong kong motion picture industry association mpia proudly present. The market maintains its significance as hub for sales to many important countries in asia and is regarded as a bridge between the east and the west, providing for business access to mainland china. In line with the measures taken by the hong kong sar government against the spread of the novel coronavirus, the hktdc will postpone its filmart to 27 29 august, 2020 originally scheduled for 2528 march, 2020. Hkiff33, 22 march april 2009, karen mok night and fog dir. Mar 23, 2017 the difficulties surrounding coproductions were a running theme at last weeks filmart market and conference in hong kong, asias largest such gathering. Fimlart is one of nine events under the entertainment expo hong kong, which opens on the same day with a kickoff ceremony. It operates through a global network of more than 40 offices. Filmart, hong kong film and tv market, is held in the hong kong convention and exhibition centre and runs for three busy days. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. The hong kong international film and tv market filmart, one of the worlds leading entertainment marketplaces, opens on the 19th of march and continues through to the 22nd of march. Hall 1, hong kong convention and exhibition centre filmart is asias premier film industry event and one of the worlds top three events of its kind in terms of exhibitor numbers.
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