HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong movie theater in Kuala Lumpur (with images)
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With the assistance of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta), the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Film Development Fund, the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation – Kuala Lumpur opened today (September 20), bringing a curated choice of Hong Kong movie theater to Malaysian audiences.
The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation – Kuala Lumpur, arranged by the Asian Film Awards Academy, provides 6 Hong Kong movies in various categories of drama, documentary and action, showcasing the imagination and variety of Hong Kong’s movie culture.
Speaking at the opening event, the Director-General of HKETO Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, stated that under the National 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is satisfying its function as an East-meets-West centre for worldwide cultural exchange, leveraging movie to reinforce people-to-people connections in between Hong Kong, ASEAN, and the world.
Miss Cheng stated, “The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to the development of the film industry and continues to support the sector in areas such as subsidising production, nurturing talent and expanding markets. Over the past three years, films funded by the CCIDA through the Film Development Fund have accounted for nearly 30 per cent of Hong Kong films box office receipts. The Chief Executive has also just announced in his 2025 Policy Address that the CCIDA will enhance publicity, exchanges and business matching overseas and in the Mainland to support Hong Kong’s film development.”
A variety of outstanding Hong Kong movie skills have actually taken a trip to Kuala Lumpur to go to the gala, consisting of star Aaron Kwok and director James Hung from the opening movie “My First of May”director Robin Lee from “Four Trails”star Locker Lam and action choreographer MJ Chan from “Fight for Tomorrow”and actor/action choreographer Ken Law from “Good Game”They will likewise take part in workshops and post-screening sharing sessions to fulfill and connect with market gamers and movie lovers.
As part of the movie occasion, an exhibit entitled “Weaving Dreams: Artistry in Film” is being held at Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur till October 2, with totally free admission. The exhibit provides audiences an extra window into the artistry behind the included works.
More information of the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation are offered at www.afa-academy.com.