Singapore ETO promotes Hong Kong movie theater at Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2026 (with images)
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) is supporting the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2026, which goes back to Singapore for the 5th successive year. The occasion showcases Hong Kong’s dynamic culture and imagination through movie theater and supplies a platform for Hong Kong filmmakers and emerging skill to get in touch with abroad audiences and market equivalents.
The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2026 is being held at Shaw Theatres Lido from today (September 11) to September 13. The three-day program functions 8 Hong Kong movies, showcasing the variety, imagination and vigor of Hong Kong movie theater. It is arranged by the Asian Film Awards Academy and co-organised by the Singapore Film Society, with assistance from the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Film Development Fund (FDF) and the Singapore ETO.
The Gala Presentation opened today with “Dog Day Evening”directed and composed by Mak Tin-shu. The funny, abundant in dark humour, got financing assistance from the FDF. It follows the protagonist who storms into the customer support department of a tv office complex to end his pay-tv membership by hijacking to require the personnel to process his service termination application. The movie was chosen for the Asian New Talent area of the Golden Goblet Awards at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. Director Mak and starlet Rachel Leung went to the opening in Singapore and shared their experiences in filmmaking and showing the regional audience after the screening.
The Singapore ETO sponsored a reception before the opening screening. Speaking at the reception, the Director of the Singapore ETO, Ms Elsa Hung, highlighted the function of movie theater in showcasing Hong Kong’s culture and imagination to worldwide audiences.
“Hong Kong has a rich cinematic heritage and our films have, over the decades, brought Hong Kong’s unique stories, culture and creativity to audiences worldwide. We are delighted to support the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation again this year and bring both established classics and exciting new works by Hong Kong filmmakers to our friends in Singapore,” Ms Hung stated.
“The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to supporting the continued development of Hong Kong’s film industry, including nurturing talent, enhancing local production, expanding markets and building audiences. By bringing Hong Kong films and filmmakers overseas, we hope to provide our film talent with greater exposure and opportunities to connect with international audiences and industry counterparts, while enabling more people to discover Hong Kong and our stories through cinema. We also look forward to fostering closer exchanges and collaboration between the film communities of Hong Kong and Singapore,” she included.
This year’s Gala Presentation includes 6 current Hong Kong productions: “Dog Day Evening” “Because of You Ka Kui” “Wakesurf Lovers” “The Dating Menu” “Gamer Girls” and “The Snowball on a Sunny Day”The movies use unique stories, characters and imaginative point of views, covering styles varying from youth and relationships to food and options in life.
The program likewise commemorates the long-lasting tradition and global impact of Hong Kong movie theater with 2 landmark movies starring Bruce Lee: “Enter the Dragon” and “The Way of the Dragon”with the latter provided in a 4K repair. The screenings use Singapore audiences a chance to review the 2 classics on the cinema.
In addition to Mak and Leung, starlet Renci Yeung, who stars in “Wakesurf Lovers”and “The Dating Menu” together with Leung, is likewise attending this year’s Gala Presentation and conference regional audiences. The 3 Hong Kong filmmakers seized the day to engage straight with audiences in Singapore, share their innovative viewpoints and develop connections with the regional movie neighborhood.
Together with the movie screenings, an unique talk will be hung on September 13, combining Hong Kong director Mak and Singapore filmmaker Kelvin Sng. The 2 directors will discuss their imaginative journeys, approaches to filmmaking and experiences in bringing stories from principle to the screen, and exchange viewpoints on filmmaking in Hong Kong and Singapore. The talk is open to the general public totally free of charge, with previous registration needed.
The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation– Singapore runs up until September 13. For program information, please go to www.afa-academy.com.