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Hong Kong cinema shines at 31st Busan International Film Festival
Hong Kong Cinema @ BUSAN 2026, co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR government, concluded Oct 13 during the 31st BIFF: the Oct 9 Hong Kong Night drew 750+ global industry players, with several Hong Kong films selected for festival sections.
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During the 31st Busan International Film Festival (Oct 6–15), Hong Kong Cinema @ BUSAN 2026 — co-organised by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau), the Hong Kong Film Development Council and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council — concluded successfully. The Oct 9 Hong Kong Night drew more than 750 industry professionals from around the world, and several Hong Kong films were selected for festival sections, signalling Hong Kong cinema's growing visibility in the international market.
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Held Oct 10–13 at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) in Busan, South Korea, the campaign featured the Hong Kong Pavilion, Hong Kong Night and more, bridging Hong Kong filmmakers with overseas industry players and buyers and fostering collaboration.
Six Hong Kong production and distribution companies exhibited at the Hong Kong Pavilion, including Blast Films International, Cappu Films, First Step Movie Distribution Studio, Just Distribution Company, October Pictures and Xiaowu Brothers (Hong Kong). Edko Films, Emperor Motion Pictures and others also engaged international buyers and investors on co-production opportunities.
Hong Kong films selected for the 31st BIFF included Dead End, directed by Isabella Lam and distributed by One Cool Group, which had its world premiere in the Vision-Asia section, and Cold War 1994, produced by Edko Films, selected for the Special Screenings & Carte Blanche section. Members of the Hong Kong delegation at Hong Kong Night included director Isabella Lam and cast members Maggie Shiu, Hedwig Tam and Lokman Yeung.
Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries Drew Lai said the agency will boost film production and nurture talent through funding schemes under the Film Development Fund, and set up a dedicated support unit to make it easy for overseas crews to film in Hong Kong.
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