To Kill a Mongolian Horse and Black Ox have won the top prizes – Firebird Awards in the Young Cinema Competition at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF49).
Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF)
As one of the oldest film festivals in Asia, the global reputation of the Hong Kong International Film Festival was built on the pioneering work of programming Asian films and its retrospectives when Asian and Hong Kong cinema were not well known to the international community. Built on a solid reputation for programming, the HKIFF became the model for many subsequent film festivals around the region.
Today, the HKIFF has grown to be Hong Kong’s largest cultural event and is one of Asia’s most reputable platforms for filmmakers, film professionals and filmgoers from all over the world to launch new work and experience outstanding films. Screening over 280 titles from 50 countries in 11 major cultural venues in Hong Kong, the HKIFF reaches an audience of over 600,000 and 4,500 business executives attending the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART).
Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) started in 1977 and takes place in Hong Kong, China
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‘Snow in Midsummer’, Sons, ‘A Journey in Spring’ Win Top Awards at 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival
(courtesy Hong Kong International Film Festival) After showcasing over 190 films, the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF48) announced the winners of the 15 Firebird Awards and FIPRESCI Prize, with A Journey in Spring, Snow in Midsummer and Sons taking the top prizes.
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‘All Shall Be Well’ and ‘All the Long Nights’ Bookend 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival
All Shall Be Well directed by Ray Yeung (courtesy HKIFF / © Mise en Scene) The 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF48) has announced its full line-up of over 190 films from 62 countries and regions, including five world premieres, six international premieres, and 64 Asian premieres.
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Karena Lam Named Ambassador of 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival
Actress and singer Karena Lam has been named the ambassador for the 48th edition of Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF48), set to take place from March 28 to April 8, 2024.
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Noir Thriller MAD FATE and Documentary ELEGIES to Open Hong Kong Film Festival
Mad Fate directed by Soi Cheang The Asian premiere of Soi Cheang’s noir thriller, Mad Fate, starring Gordon Lam and Lokman Yeung, and the world premiere of Elegies, Ann Hui’s lyrical documentary portrayal of the topography of contemporary local poetry, will open the 47th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF47) on March 30, 2023.
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46th Hong Kong Film Festival Announces Winners, A New Old Play Wins FIPRESCI and Firebird Prizes
A New Old Play directed by Qiu Jiongjiong Qiu Jiongjiong’s A New Old Play from China – a fascinating tale of a family of Sichuan Opera artists living through a tumultuous era – has been named Best Film for the Young Cinema Competition (Chinese Language) at the 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF46). Besides winning the Firebird Award, A New Old Play was also the pick of the FIPRESCI Prize jury, who commended the film for “its masterful approach and inventive visual style.”
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2022 Hong Kong Film Festival Opens with WHERE THE WIND BLOWS and WARRIORS OF FUTURE
Warriors of Future starring Sean Lau and Louis Koo. The 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF46) will open with two Hong Kong films – the world premiere of Philip Yung’s Where the Wind Blows, starring Aaron Kwok and Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Ng Yuen-fai’s mega-budget sci-fi blockbuster Warriors of Future, starring Sean Lau and Louis Koo.
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Hong Kong International Film Festival 2022 Postponed Due to Escalating COVID-19 Pandemic
Hong Kong International Film Festival via Facebook Hong Kong International Film Festival Society postponed the 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF46) due to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic. Festival expects to reschedule the event for later this year.
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2021 Hong Kong Intl Film Festival Winners – The Story of Southern Islet Wins FIPRESCI Prize
The Story of Southern Islet directed by Chong Keat-aun The 45th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF45) announced the winners of the Firebird Awards and FIPRESCI Prize with this year’s FIPRESCI Prize going to Chong Keat-aun’s The Story of Southern Islet.
