Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Sydney ETO supports Hong Kong Film Festival in Australia
The Sydney ETO hosted a reception before the screening of “Back to the Past Plus+” in Sydney yesterday (March 26) (Sydney time). About 100 guests across the filming, cultural, government, business and media sectors attended the reception.
Addressing the audience, the Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong, said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is actively promoting Hong Kong films on the international stage so that audiences around the world can experience the city’s unique stories, creativity and cultural vibrancy.
He added that the HKSAR Government is committed to promoting the development of arts, culture and creative industries. Over HK$9 billion has been injected into the CreateSmart Initiative and the Film Development Fund, creating new opportunities for filmmakers.
The Festival features four new Hong Kong movies, namely “Back to the Past Plus+”, “Kung Fu Juniors”, “Pass and Goal” and “Another World”, as well as the restored classic “Chungking Express”, which is being screened in Sydney from March 26 to 28. “Another World” and “Chungking Express” will also be screened in Melbourne on March 28 and 29. The director of “Kung Fu Juniors”, Clifton Ko, will take part in a post-screening Q&A session in Sydney to engage with the audience.
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