Founded by the Hong Kong Arts Centre in 1995, ifva has been dedicated to providing a platform for independent filmmakers and media artists from Hong Kong and Asia to showcase their work. Over the past 30 years, ifva has discovered emerging talent through its competition, ifva Festival and programmes, witnessed the development of moving images in Hong Kong and Asia, and expanded the possibilities of moving images, establishing itself as a pioneering force in Asian. 

This year marks the 30th edition of the ifva Festival. From 9 to 23 October, the Hong Kong Arts Centre will present a series of finalist screenings and programmes. Featuring outstanding works from across Asia and Hong Kong, include short films, animation, the newly introduced AI Creation, and works by students from various tertiary institutions, showcasing the diverse landscape of moving image creation. In addition, two symposium will be held to explore the latest developments and challenges in visual media, fostering exchange and discussion among creators, industry professionals and audiences. 

The 30th ifva Awards Ceremony will be held on 24 October. Awards will be presented across different categories and groups to recognise this year’s outstanding selected works. Filmmakers, industry professionals and jury members will come together to celebrate the achievements of the 30th ifva Competition and continue to foster exchange and the passing on of knowledge within the independent visual media community. 

About ifva 

Organised by Hong Kong Arts Centre, ifva is an incubator for film and visual media in Asia. Founded in 1995, ifva serves as a platform that actively promotes and encourages creative talents in Asia, making short films, videos, animation and media arts. With a cutting-edge vision and authentic spirit, ifva has evolved to promote different visual cultures while exploring the boundless potential of creative media. 

Website: www.ifva.com | Facebook: ifva | Instagram: @ifva_hk

Hong Kong Arts Centre - Art for Passion, Art for Life, Art for All 

Since 1977, the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) has been a platform for nurturing and supporting artists, and infusing art into everyday life. Its unique arts and educational programmes aim to make the arts accessible for all. The HKAC believes in the transformational power of art for people from all walks of life. Established for more than four decades, the HKAC endeavours to bring arts to the people of Hong Kong by presenting programmes in diverse art disciplines, such as visual arts, performing arts, moving images, media arts, comics, animation, arts education, lecture forum, public art, art festival and community art. With the vision of inspiring creativity in the local and international art community. With a vision of inspiring creativity in the local and international art community, HKAC focuses on four strategic areas: Leading Art Programmes, Nurturing Future Generations, Fostering Exceptional Art Education and Developing a Multi-Functional Building for Art in Wan Chai to create versatile exhibition spaces that accommodate a diversity of art forms and styles. 

Website: hkac.org.hk | Facebook: Hong Kong Arts Centre | Instagram: @hongkongartscentre