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Hong Kong’s grassroots often take centre stage in Fruit Chan’s films, from the “1997 Trilogy” to The Midnight After. Urban spaces, inhabited by these people, appears as if a character in his films. The latest edition of Jockey Club ifva Everywhere – People Cinema, which always bring alternative cinematic experiences in public spaces, will be screening Fruit Chan’s Little Cheung in Tamar Park. Enjoy a film filled with Hong Kong sentiment facing the Victoria Harbour, which is also iconic to Hong Kong.
Participating teams had to create a brand new short film with the theme “Critical Moment” in 48 hours. From scriptwriting, seeking location, casting to rolling, and followed by post-production like editing and sound design, the teams have literally experienced some critical moments. The “Jury Prize” was chosen by professional jurors Kwan Pun-leung, Yau Nai-hoi and Clement Cheng while the premiere audiences have casted their votes for “Audience Prize” in December 2017.
“All About Us” – a creative media education scheme designed for ethnic minority youths in the city has come to its eighth edition. Under auidance of teaching artists and their seniors, participants have made films about realistic scenarios such as school bullying and friendships, as well as imaginative stories about aliens and intelligent agents. Two outstanding works from the “36-hour Intensive Shooting Challenge” will also be screened.
Additional Showcase:36-hour Intensive Shooting Challenge Best Selection
The Hipnorapper
Jealousy Kills
Col / 9' 44"/ In English with no subtitlesHONG KONG SHORT FILM: NEW ACTION EXPRESS (NAE) aims at broadening the horizons of Hong Kong creative talents and helping them gain exposure abroad. Five award-winning titles, screened at 2018 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and Market were brought back to local platform, are selected for us to revisit stories that have brought pride to Hong Kong.
Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Communications and Creative Industries Branch of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
* sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region