.:.: ifva+ preview

ifva has always been supporting new force of creative visuals, where anyone can compete on the platform of ifva, and winners may gain the chance of sharing their work with others, receiving applause from local and overseas audiences. Many directors have successfully burst out from ifva, to be known by the mass and even attempt to make long films or get involved in other media creations. Last year, Heiward Mak’s High Noon received warm welcome from the public, hence ifva opens a new programme of ifva+ preview, inviting alumni and judges of ifva to share their accomplishment with us.

ifva proudly presents Gallants

Gallants

The Pye Dog impressed us much, which The Moss earned a Best New Director of Hong Kong Film Awards for Derek Kwok, he has been a shining and expected one among all the local new directors. First round of ifva+ preview invites Derek Kwok, the judge of this year’s Young Category, to present his latest work Gallants. The film is invested by Andy Lau, who strives to discover new creators and new styles of films, and is produced by Lam Ka Tung, with main casts including Bruce Leung, Chan Koon Tai, Teddy Robin, Wong You Nam, Jia Xiao Chen, MC Jin.

Gallants is set in the present time, when trends come and go quickly in Hong Kong, it is believed that Chinese chivalry spirit and hearts are still alive. It tells a story about how the unsuccessful young man met the masters who were out-of-date, which their encounter unexpectedly triggered their passion to kung-fu. This reinforced them to fight for their lost dignity in the martial skill competition. As they believe the spirit of Martial Art is not only fighting others, but challenging oneself! Let’s see how Derek demonstrates a new style of kung-fu film with his spirit of independence.

ifva+ preview will be followed by a seminar where director and audiences can freely exchange thoughts and ideas.