Hong Kong Entertainment Newsletter

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will once again lead the Hong Kong Pavilion at the Village International for the Marché du Film 2007. Join the umbrella promotion that will give you the chance to showcase the strength of the Hong Kong filmmaking, receive maximum exposure at one of the most important film markets in the world, as well as receiving:

Complimentary meeting space and facilities for business meetings and networking events
Information such as screenings, event schedules, and booth numbers included in HKTDC’s promotional materials
Hong Kong film trailers displayed at various venues
Marketing materials of the Hong Kong films at the Hong Kong Pavilion

The Hong Kong Pavilion will also help your every business need at the Business Support Centre, which is available to Hong Kong citizens, staff of Hong Kong entertainment companies, accompanied overseas guests, and HAF filmmakers. Free communication tools, such as the Internet, local phone and fax will be available, as well as complimentary drinks for yourself and your guests. To enjoy the service you must register. So what are you waiting for? Act now!

For more information, please contact Ms. Nicole Yeung.

The Marché du Film will see Hong Kong companies exhibiting their latest works at Cannes in May. The HKTDC will be at the Riviera alongside Hong Kong film companies. Please click here for details.

Screening schedule will be announced soon.

See you at Cannes!

As Festival de Cannes celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year from 16- 27 May, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is delighted to announce the Inauguration Ceremony of the 60th Festival de Cannes Anniversary Exhibition STARWAY, Allée de stars and Cocktail Reception for Hong Kong Films, scheduled to take place 18 May!

Date:

18 May 2007

Time:

6:30pm onwards

Venue:

Carlton Beach, Carlton Hotel, 58 La Croisette, Cannes

Officiating Guests:

Mr. Henry Tang, GBS, JP
Financial Secretary of
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Gilles Jacob
President of
Festival de Cannes

The ceremony will inaugurate the showcase of thematic photos that captured the unforgettable moments for the past 60 years of Festival de Cannes, and followed by a cocktail reception organised by the HKTDC. This will be a wonderful opportunity to network and examine business opportunities with Asian and international industry players; so be sure to mark this special occasion in your calendar now!

Space is extremely limited for this event, and registration come at a first-come-first-served basis. For more information, please contact Ms. Maggie Kwok.

Internationally renowned Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai has not only graced the Festival de Cannes 60th anniversary poster, but he will lead the red carpet on Opening Night as his latest film, My Blueberry Nights, is selected to open the festival on 16 May!

The first English film by Wong starring international music sensation Norah Jones and British heartthrob Jude Law, My Blueberry Nights will also be competing for the Palm d'Or alongside the world's top directors.

The Croisette will also see another Hong Kong film icon, as Maggie Cheung takes a seat on the international competition jury led by award-winning director Stephen Frears.

Come celebrate Cannes Film Festival with the créme of Hong Kong cinema at the Riviera this May!

HAF FILMMAKERS IN CANNES

We would like to congratulate the following Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) filmmakers for their significant presence in the 60th Cannes:

Director Jia Zhangke will serve as the Jury President in Cinéfondation and short films Section
The HAF 2007 Project Blown by the Typhoon (directed by Ying Liang) and HAF 2006 filmmaker, Tsai Ming Liang’s new project Salome have also been selected for this year’s ATELIER
HAF 2005 Director Ekachai Uekrongtham’s new film, Pleasure Factory will be screened the UN CERTAIN REGARD

Congratulations to all the winners at Asia’s most significant film events.
Relive all the unforgettable moments.

Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART)
Over 450 exhibitors from 30 countries/ regions and more than 4,000 buyers visited FILMART this year, participating in spectacular programmes including over 160 screenings and more than 60 special events/seminars. FILMART has again proved to be the most important film-trade platform in Asia.