Hong kong produced 400 films a year in the early 90s, but that number has dropped to around 60 today. The problem with the hong kong film industry is, the studios and the abovetheline people are prochina, but 90 percent of the belowthe. An exciting thrillride, shock wave is a 2017 action film directed by herman yau. Though set mostly in thailand and featuring an appearance by thai martial arts star tony jaa, paradox is a hong kong prestige production through and through. Filmart, hong kong film and tv market, is held in the hong kong convention and exhibition centre and runs for three busy days. Hong kongs changing film industry faces uncertain future. With louis koo, yue wu, ka tung lam, chris collins. A premier trading platform for the international entertainment industry, this years filmart welcomes more than 800 exhibitors from 35. In 1996, five of the 10 highest grossing movies in.
When planning your next visit, be sure to include these signature events in your plans. Asias largest film and entertainment market, organised by the hktdc and held at the hkcec, the hong kong international film and tv market hosts exhibits such as distribution, production and acquisition of film, tv programmes, animation, digital entertainment, games, production and postproduction services, shooting locations, film commissions, film festivals, film insurance and. A prolonged decline from the early 1990s has made the golden age. Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a oneofakind skyline are just some of hong kongs unique features. Louis koo plays a widower battling his way through the thai underworld to find his kidnapped daughter.
Legislative council of the hong kong special administrative. Hong kong s firstrun film number 20142018, by production place box office sales per capita in selected countries worldwide in 2017. Hong kong arts development council adc is a statutory body set up by the government to support the broad development of the arts in hong kong. Bibliography of hong kong international film festival retrospective books related to hong kong action cinema. Mar 26, 2017 one of the most striking things about the 85 percent plunge in huishan dairy holdings co. Awardee list 2017 hong kong arts development council. Theatergoers in china continue to embrace movies from hong kong. He goes to thailand to find her and must deal with corrupt cops but an honest one helps him track down culprits involved in illegal organ trafficking. The last episode of boardroom discussion concludes the performance of property investment, office, retail, industrial and. The situation worsened during the first five years after hong kong became a special. Today january 11th the asian film awards academy announced the nominations for the 11th asian film awards afa.
With the local industrys decline alongside chinas emergence as the worlds largest film market, the hong kong film industry has survived by. The global polypropylene film market research report forecast 2017 2021 is a valuable source of insightful data for business strategists. The region is bordered by guangdong province to the north and the south china sea to the east, south, and west. The 36th hong kong film awards took place last night at the hkcec and perhaps the future is bright for the local film industry after all. Hong kongs preeminent position in the chineselanguage film industry dates back to chinas civil war in the 1930s and 40s, between. It organizes the annual flagship the hong kong international film festival hkiff and the hong kong asia film financing forum haf in march and april. The market share of local hong kong productions has been declining, falling to only 30 per cent of 1997 in 2006, and the market has gradually been taken over by foreignlanguage films. Feb apr 2020 may jul 2020 aug oct 2020 nov jan 2021. Hong kong, mar, 2017 acn newswire the 21st edition of the hong kong international film and tv market filmart sprang into action for a fourday run at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Its fade out for hong kongs film industry as china moves into the spotlight. Larger outlets have deli counters, bakeries, and meat and fish counters, while some of the spinoff chains, like. That was how the hong kong film industry started to decline, says tsi. Startups from hong kong science park demonstrate innovative.
Nov 07, 2019 the problem with the hong kong film industry is, the studios and the abovetheline people are prochina, but 90 percent of the belowtheline crews support the protests, says local director. Hong kongs golden days of film gone as china moves into. Twenty years after the transfer of hong kong from britain to china, trouble looms for the citys film industry. The hong kong film development council fdc launched a largescale annual project. Hong kongs changing film industry faces uncertain future variety. The parknshop miniempire is one of the most recognisable supermarkets in hong kong. Hong kong international film and tv market filmart opens. Dec 30, 2019 despite these recession warnings, hong kongs stock market has closed at a fivemonth high today. Hong kong plays host to a fascinating array of exciting events ranging from colourful festivals to worldclass arts and sports events. The 1980s was the golden era of hong kong cinema, in which the industry opened many. Taiwan became at least as important a market to hong kong film as the local one. To cater for the development needs of the film industry, the fdc, in each year, organises a series of.
Mainland offers hong kongs film industry a chance for a. All these feature films won several awards at the 2016 and 2017. In 1996, five of the 10 highest grossing movies in hong kong were home made. Apr 10, 2019 the parknshop miniempire is one of the most recognisable supermarkets in hong kong. Residential buildings stand in the mei foo area of hong kong, china, on wednesday, feb. The awards are the hong kong equivalent to the american academy awards. More than 8,700 trade buyers from over 50 countries and regions meet at filmart annually to develop partnerships, conduct business deals and discuss latest market trends. Theatergoers in china continue to embrace movies from. Six films that explain whats happening in hong kong quartz. The nearly 40 films in basel hong kongs film program which is focused mostly on short works will be screened in theater 2 of the convention and exhibition center. Hong kongs currency has rallied in recent days to hit levels rarely seen since 2017, boosted by a seasonal surge in demand for cash, an improving trade outlook and reduced tensions in the city. Welcome to hong kong exchanges and clearing market website. Hong kong, special administrative region of china, located to the east of the pearl river estuary on the south coast of china. Get an eyeful of traditional chinese architecture in ngong ping village, then take the tram to the tippitytop of victoria peak for unparalleled views.
To promote hong kong as the regional hub for distribution and production of film, tv programs and entertainmentrelated products in asia pacific. Its fade out for hong kongs film industry as china moves into the. Hong kong film development council film development fund. Hong kong is seeing negativeequity mortgages for the first time since september 2014.
The official youtube channel for discover hong kong. The hong kong film industry saw a decline in the 1990s due to rampant piracy and the loss of regional markets. Hong kong filmart market profiles screen australia. One of the most striking things about the 85 percent plunge in huishan dairy holdings co. Mar 22, 2017 the nearly 40 films in basel hong kongs film program which is focused mostly on short works will be screened in theater 2 of the convention and exhibition center. Huishan dairy, muddy waters target, sinks 85% in hong kong. The society is committed to making world cinema accessible and affordable to the public. Jul 28, 2017 hong kong produced 400 films a year in the early 90s, but that number has dropped to around 60 today. A glimmer of hope for young filmmakers in hong kongs fading.
The awards recognise achievement in various aspects of filmmaking, such as directing, screenwriting, acting and cinematography. The film chronologically progresses from early morning to the small hours of the night, showcasing daily life around hong kong. Hong kong international film and tv market filmart opens effective platform for exchange among global entertainment industry. Distribution, production and acquisition of film, tv programmes, animation, documentary, digital entertainment games, digital effects and music, cinema. Techcrunch disrupt sf 2017 attendees are invited to visit hong kong pavilion which is cosponsored by the hong kong science and technology parks corporation at pier 48, san francisco, ca 94158. A glimmer of hope for young filmmakers in hong kongs. We present the list of nominees for the 11th asian film awards that will take place on march 21st, 2017 in hong kong.
Mar 18, 2018 but it comes when hong kongs own film industry, known in its heyday as the hollywood of the far east, faces challenging times. Hong kong film awards 2017 winners time out hong kong. But it comes when hong kongs own film industry, known in its heyday as the hollywood of the far east, faces challenging times. Hong kongs firstrun film number 20142018, by production place box office sales per capita in selected countries worldwide in 2017. Global window film industry market research report 1 window film introduction and market overview 1. In 2003, the hkiff started carrying publications of the hong kong film archive, as well. Global polypropylene film market research report forecast. Mar 24, 2017 the mysterious tumble will increase concerns about the risks that can befall investors in hong kong, after the 47 percent plunge by hanergy thin film power group ltd. Hong kong international film festival society limited since 2012, hkiff produced and premiered anthologies of short films made by wellknown award winning filmmakers from asia, such as ann hui, kurosawa kiyoshi, jia zhangke, brillante mendoza, nakata hideo, tsai mingliang, and apichatpong weerasethakul. Best hong kong supermarkets, delis and grocery stores.
Hong kong film expert and editor kevin ma blames the hong kong film industry for the obsession with what the chinese market had to offer in coproductions. The situation worsened during the first five years after hong kong became a. Hong kong was a british possession for decades until it rejoined china in 1997. Its major roles include grant allocation, policy and planning, advocacy, promotion and development, and programme planning. We present the list of winners of the 41st hong kong international film festival that is taking place from april 11th 25th, 2017. Despite these recession warnings, hong kongs stock market has closed at a fivemonth high today. An unexplained 85% fall is nothing new for hong kong stocks.
Chinas former richest man now banned from hong kongs. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center of chinese society. Hong kongs property markets continue to be robust throughout 2017. Best wuxia films made in hong kong time out hong kong.
With bombs going off around hong kong and an underwater tunnel full of innocents held hostage, choi san must put his skills to the ultimate test in a race against time that could very well end in utter disaster. Variety of seminars feature renowned international speakers. Hong kong, mar, 2017 acn newswire the 21st edition of the hong kong international film and tv market filmart sprang into. The bestperforming asian indexes in 2017 look set for more gains in the new year. Apr 24, 2020 the hong kong international film festival society hkiffs is a charitable, nonprofit and nongover. The hong kong international film festival society hkiffs is a charitable, nonprofit and nongover. Pmq former police married quarters, is a historic site containing a grade iii listed building, the old hollywood road police married quarters, now used as a mixeduse venue for arts and design, in hong kong, between aberdeen street, staunton street, hollywood road, and shing wong street. Find information for the hkexs news, market data, stock quotes, market data, listing matter, products information and market operations information. Hkex publishes 2017 market statistics hong kong stock. It consists of hong kong island, originally ceded by. Entertainment expo, hong kong opens midmarch 10 spectacular events for film, tv, music and digital entertainment. Whether youre planning travel to hong kong, reminiscing about a great trip, or just browsing, this chan.