Hong Kong International Film & TV market (FILMART)

Hong Kong International Film & TV market (FILMART)

HONG KONG FILMS CAST A “RAINBOW” OVER THE 60TH BERLINALE
Hong Kong film "Echoes of the Rainbow", directed by Alex Law and produced by Mabel Cheung, has won the Crystal Bear for the Best Feature Film in the 60th Berlinale's Generation section - the first time a local film has won the award.

Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) would like to congratulate Law and Cheung, who have successfully demonstrated the strength of Hong Kong movie makers.

"Echoes of the Rainbow" is a production supported by the $300 million Film Development Fund which provides financial support for small-to-medium budget movie production and finances projects beneficial to the film industry's long-term development.

When receiving the award, Law and Cheung said, "in addition to the production team and the cast, we would like to thank the HKSAR Government, in particular the Film Development Fund for their support in the production of 'Echoes of the Rainbow' in Hong Kong."

Other Hong Kong movies "Amphetamine", "True Legend" and "Little Big Soldier" were also screened at the Berlinale this year.

To get your way to the region’s most diversified cross-media entertainment market, please click here for registration. If you want to enjoy the online registration discount, don’t forget to make your registration on or before 14 March 2010 !

Registration Date	Registration Fee
Online registration Discount (Register on or before 14 March 2010):	HKD 400 / USD 50
Original Price (Register after 14 March 2010):	HKD 2,000 / USD 260

The inaugural edition of Asian Side of the Doc (ASD) has announced a selection of 25 projects which will be available for pitching in 5 different sessions held during FILMART 2010.

Built upon the success and 20-year of networking experience of Sunny Side of the Doc, the major international marketplace for documentaries, ASD is expected to be an invaluable platform for exchange of great creative ideas and closure of business deals. The mix of selected projects includes companies from pan-Europe region as well as Asia.

To look for interesting documentary co-production opportunities, don't miss this unprecedented event in Asia. For more info, please click here.

Hong Kong Film Development Council will set up a pavilion at Filmart to promote the Directors and 3D Film Production in Hong Kong. Funded by Create HK, the Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals (AMP4) will also set up a pavilion at FILMART to highlight the latest development of Film Production.

There will also be three spectacular events by AMP4 with Hong Kong 3D Film New Action as the main theme, in view of the growing popularity of 3D technologies.

Please click here for more information.

TV World 2010 Opening Ceremony & International Forum

TV World is always one of the most important highlights in FILMART. At this year’s TV World forum, renowned industry player will share their experience and insights on the "Challenges and Opportunities of the TV Market in China, Japan and Korea", including how these markets are different and particular in audience taste, cooperation style with overseas.

Date:	22 March 2010 (Mon)
Time:	14:30 - 17:00
Venue:	Stage, Hall 1
Co-organiser :	Hong Kong Televisioners Association

TV World Screening

Come watch trailers of TV productions from different parts of the world. You may find just the right programmes tailored to the tastes your target audience and clients!

	Screening Room	Interative Screening Kiosk
Date:	23 March 2010 (Tue)	22 - 25 March 2010 (Mon-Thu)
Time:	9:30 - 18:00	9:30 - 18:00
Venue:	Meeting Room N102	1E31, Hall 1E

The 8th Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) announced the increase of two cash awards from HK$100,000 (~US$12,800) to HK$150,000 (~US$19,200) for two of the 25 selected HAF projects. The HAF Awards are given to one Hong Kong and one non-Hong Kong HAF projects. Winners are selected by the HAF Reading Committee and are based on the originality and creativity of their scripts.

Dedicated to the memory of the late Wouter Barendrecht, the renowned film producer and founder of HAF, a new award called the Wouter Barendrecht Award is introduced. It is funded by the Wouter Barendrecht Film Foundation and the Film Development Fund, and the winner will be selected by representatives of the Foundation.

For more information, please visit the official website at www.haf.asia.

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