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| Events to Spotlight Hong Kong's Co-Production Strengths |
HONG KONG, Nov 4, 2014 - (ACN Newswire) - The American Film Market (AFM(R)) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) have joined forces to proudly present Hong Kong Day at the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California on 6 November. Being staged for the fifth consecutive year, Hong Kong Day will feature a series of events spotlighting the benefits of co-producing in Hong Kong. Details of Hong Kong Day were unveiled by AFM Managing Director Jonathan Wolf and HKTDC Regional Director of Americas Ralph Chow today.
Hong Kong Day Activities
Hong Kong Day will focus on the city's strengths as an international co-production platform in Asia, and particularly on the opportunities for production companies in the United States and around the world to partner with firms in Hong Kong to access the huge Chinese mainland market. Hong Kong Day activities will kick off with an opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting at the entrance to Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. There will also be a seminar entitled "Hong Kong: Your Ideal Platform to the Co-Production Market in China". Premiere film screenings by Hong Kong companies will also be held throughout the day.
"Hong Kong is Asia's co-production hub, thanks to its free trade agreement with mainland China - the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement - its excellent services sector and its renowned film industry," said Mr Wolf. "We are thrilled that HKTDC has chosen the AFM to share these benefits with the world's producers."
Mr Chow said: "In addition to the talent, services expertise and business acumen that Hong Kong has acquired during a century of filmmaking, we are also the ideal springboard to the Chinese mainland market and its potential audience of more than one billion moviegoers. Over the past decade the number of Hong Kong-mainland co-productions has jumped from about 10 a year to around 30 a year, and many of them are very popular at box offices across China."
Hong Kong at the Movies
The following films will be presented by Hong Kong companies on Hong Kong Day:
The Deathday Party, from Easternlight Films Ltd
- screening at Fairmont 3, 9am
The Seventh Lie, from Bravos Pictures Limited
- screening at AMC Santa Monica 6, 9am
Gangster Pay Day, from Star Alliance
- screening at AMC Santa Monica 6, 1pm
Uncle Victory, from Star Alliance
- screening at AMC Santa Monica 6, 5pm
Details of all Hong Kong screenings are available at www.TheFilmCatalogue.com.
HONG KONG DAY AT AMERICAN FILM MARKET SCHEDULE
6 November
Opening Ceremony (ribbon cutting)
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Main entrance, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Details: No RSVP required; all guests welcome
Seminar - "Hong Kong: Your Ideal Platform to the Co-Production Market in China"
Panel: Howard Frumes, Partner, Alexander, Lawrence, Frumes & Labowitz, LLP; Wei Han, President, Bliss Media Ltd.
Time: 2:30pm - 4pm
Venue: AFM Studio, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Details: No RSVP required; open to all AFM badge-holders
(Seating is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis)
Hong Kong Reception
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Ocean & Vine Restaurant, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Details: Invitation only
Hong Kong Companies at AFM 2014
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Company Loews Office
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All Rights Entertainment 540
Bravos Pictures Limited 544
China 3D Digital Distribution Limited 460
Distribution Workshop 604
Easternlight Films Ltd 729
Edko Films Ltd 452
Emperor Motion Pictures 529
Fortissimo Films 817
Golden Network Asia Ltd 437
Media Asia Distribution Ltd 517
Mega-Vision Project Workshop Limited 534
Mei Ah Entertainment Group Ltd 532
Star Alliance Movies (HK) Co, Ltd 538
Universe Films Distribution Co, Ltd 328
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For the latest information and to register, visit www.AmericanFilmMarket.com; you can also call: +1-310-446-1000. AFM on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmericanFilmMarket; follow @AFMOFFICIAL on Twitter.
About the AFM
The business of independent motion picture production and distribution reaches its peak every year at the American Film Market. The global film industry converges in Santa Monica for eight days of deal-making on films in every stage of development and production, as well as screenings, conferences, networking and parties.
With 8,000 industry leaders from more than 80 countries, 700 screenings and the industry's largest Conference Series, AFM is the pivotal destination for independent filmmakers, directors, distributors, financiers, industry executives, producers, talent, writers, the international media and all those who provide services to the worldwide motion picture industry.
The AFM is produced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance(R), the global trade association of the independent motion picture and television industry and the voice and advocate for the independents worldwide. Visit www.AmericanFilmMarket.com and www.IFTA-online.org.
About the HKTDC Hong Kong International Film & TV Market
The HKTDC Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council since 1997, is the leading event of its kind in Asia and one of the most important film markets for the global film industry. FILMART attracts renowned producers, distributors, investors and professionals from around the world to launch full-scale promotions, network with key industry players and negotiate deals. The 18th edition, in 2014, featured more than 770 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, and over 6,700 visitors from more than 50 countries and regions.
Next year's FILMART will be held, 23-26 March, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in downtown Hong Kong. Visit www.hktdc.com/hkfilmart for more information.
Contact:
HKTDC
Corporate Communication Department
Joe Kainz
Tel: +852 2584 4216
Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org
Topic: Trade Show or Conference
Source: HKTDC
Sectors: Trade Shows, Daily Finance, Daily News
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