A total of 16 pictures 1905 Film Network News On April 20, the Hong Kong Film Development Bureau held a press conference on the funding plan to develop the mainland film market at the Beijing International Film Festival. The Hong Kong Film Development Bureau, the China Film Association, the Beijing International Film Festival Organizing Committee, Leaders of the Beijing Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and guests from the film industry attended the event.
The Mainland Film Market Development Subsidy Scheme will provide financing subsidies of up to HK$10 million to eligible films. There are no restrictions on the shooting locations of funded projects, the production cost must be between HK$25 million and HK$150 million, and they must be released in theaters in Hong Kong and Mainland China. It is reported that registration will officially open on May 6.
Jiang Defu, CEO of Bona Pictures Group, and Lin Xiaoqiang, general manager of Universal Entertainment Culture Group Co., Ltd., respectively shared their views on the cooperation in the film industry in the Greater Bay Area, the development trends of films in the Greater Bay Area and mainland China, and their experience in co-production of films. At the same time, the two also expressed their expectations for the mainland film funding plan launched this time, hoping that through this plan, they can jointly present more high-quality works to the audience.
Hong Kong director Lau Wai-keung, who is about to produce the new film "Peacekeeping Riot Squad" on May Day, also made a special appearance that day to support the mainland film market subsidy plan. He said that he has been working in the film industry for many years, but he always believes that he still needs to learn and absorb more new things every day. Liu Weiqiang also recalled the creative experience of directors of his generation at that time, jokingly saying that he didn't have a dime at that time.
However, Liu Weiqiang also fully understands the challenges faced by young creators today. He bluntly said that 10 million yuan in funding is not enough and needs to be continuously optimized. Nowadays, many young people make one movie and it may take many years before they have the opportunity to make a second one. Very cruel. If you like movies, you have to climb mountains of swords and descend into seas of fire. You have to ask yourself if you really love movies.
On that day, many representatives of Hong Kong actors were also present to support the funding program. Leung Han-wen, Xia Wenxi, the new Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress Yu Xiangning and many new generation Hong Kong filmmakers took the stage. Yu Xiangning also immediately shared her feelings about winning the award with the mainland audience, and also sincerely recommended the new film "Under the Day".
