The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (Hkiffs) has cancelled this year’s festival in response to the recent upsurge in local Covid-19 infected cases.
Hkiffs Executive Director Albert Lee also confirmed the cancellation of Cine Fan’s September/October bi-monthly programme. However, the 18th Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf) will still take place online from 26 to 28 August.
The flagship 14-day 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44), which would have incorporated this year’s Cine Fan Summer International Film Festival, was due to start in less than four weeks on 18 August. But there were uncertainties when the number of Covid-19 cases escalated in the past week.
“While it is tremendously deflating, given all the hard work that we have put in,” said Mr Lee. “The well-being of our colleagues and the public is of the utmost importance to us. Calling off HKIFF44 is heartbreaking, but we believe...
Hkiffs Executive Director Albert Lee also confirmed the cancellation of Cine Fan’s September/October bi-monthly programme. However, the 18th Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf) will still take place online from 26 to 28 August.
The flagship 14-day 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44), which would have incorporated this year’s Cine Fan Summer International Film Festival, was due to start in less than four weeks on 18 August. But there were uncertainties when the number of Covid-19 cases escalated in the past week.
“While it is tremendously deflating, given all the hard work that we have put in,” said Mr Lee. “The well-being of our colleagues and the public is of the utmost importance to us. Calling off HKIFF44 is heartbreaking, but we believe...
- 7/25/2020
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
The Hong Kong Film Festival, which was due to get underway in less than four weeks on August 18, has been forced to cancel its upcoming edition after spikes of Covid-19 in the territory.
The event already rescheduled from its original March dates after the virus began to spread, but had been on course to become one of the first big festivals to take place in a physical form after a swathe of cancellations over the summer.
However, fest director Albert Lee confirmed today that the recent escalation in cases had prompted the decision. Going back a few months, Hong Kong had been relatively successful in containing the virus, but close to 500 cases in the last week has prompted calls for a lockdown in the city.
“While it is tremendously deflating, given all the hard work that we have put in, the well-being of our colleagues and the public is of the utmost importance to us,...
The event already rescheduled from its original March dates after the virus began to spread, but had been on course to become one of the first big festivals to take place in a physical form after a swathe of cancellations over the summer.
However, fest director Albert Lee confirmed today that the recent escalation in cases had prompted the decision. Going back a few months, Hong Kong had been relatively successful in containing the virus, but close to 500 cases in the last week has prompted calls for a lockdown in the city.
“While it is tremendously deflating, given all the hard work that we have put in, the well-being of our colleagues and the public is of the utmost importance to us,...
- 7/24/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Festival was expected to take place as a physical event, with dates set for August 18-31.
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (Hkiffs) has cancelled this year’s edition of the festival, as well as Cine Fan’s September/October programme, due to Hong Kong’s recent upsurge in Covid-19 infections.
However, the Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf) will still take place online from August 26-28, running concurrently with Filmart Online.
“While it is tremendously deflating, given all the hard work that we have put in, the well-being of our colleagues and the public is of the utmost importance to us,...
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (Hkiffs) has cancelled this year’s edition of the festival, as well as Cine Fan’s September/October programme, due to Hong Kong’s recent upsurge in Covid-19 infections.
However, the Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf) will still take place online from August 26-28, running concurrently with Filmart Online.
“While it is tremendously deflating, given all the hard work that we have put in, the well-being of our colleagues and the public is of the utmost importance to us,...
- 7/24/2020
- by 89¦Liz Shackleton¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
The Hong Kong International Film Festival, set to have taken place in the second half of August, has been canceled.
The festival had previously rescheduled its 44th edition from its usual slot in March, due to the first wave of the coronavirus outbreak. It had set Aug 18-31 Aug. instead.
But, with the city now facing a third wave of the virus, organizers on Friday bowed to the inevitable and announced the cancellation of HKIFF44 and the smaller Cine Fan activities in September and October.
They said that the Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf), one of Asia’s longest running film project markets, will go ahead as planned in virtual form. It will run Aug. 26-28.
“While it is tremendously deflating, given all the hard work that we have put in, the well-being of our colleagues and the public is of utmost importance to us. Calling of HKIFF44 is heartbreaking,...
The festival had previously rescheduled its 44th edition from its usual slot in March, due to the first wave of the coronavirus outbreak. It had set Aug 18-31 Aug. instead.
But, with the city now facing a third wave of the virus, organizers on Friday bowed to the inevitable and announced the cancellation of HKIFF44 and the smaller Cine Fan activities in September and October.
They said that the Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf), one of Asia’s longest running film project markets, will go ahead as planned in virtual form. It will run Aug. 26-28.
“While it is tremendously deflating, given all the hard work that we have put in, the well-being of our colleagues and the public is of utmost importance to us. Calling of HKIFF44 is heartbreaking,...
- 7/24/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
On Sunday October 29th, Topa Mountain Winery hosted the 10th Annual Concert Fundraiser for local nonprofit, Safety Harbor Kids (Shk) to support music education programs for orphans, foster and homeless children.
The event, sponsored by Ventura Land Rover Jaguar and Maserati of Bakersfield, was emceed by actor/comedian Hal Sparks and featured music by Chicago co-founder and drummer Danny Seraphine, Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer, Jeff Beck bassist, Phil Chen, singer Tony Grant of Az Yet and Shk Music Director and band leader, Edward Roth.
The evening began with a special performance by Italian actress/singer, Maria Elena Infantino whose infectious personality and song got people out of their seats to dance. Then, as the sun set creating an Ojai “pink moment”, American Idol top four finalist Jessica Meuse took to the stage to keep the crowd going for the All Star Band to follow.
Enter The All Star Band with Danny,...
The event, sponsored by Ventura Land Rover Jaguar and Maserati of Bakersfield, was emceed by actor/comedian Hal Sparks and featured music by Chicago co-founder and drummer Danny Seraphine, Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer, Jeff Beck bassist, Phil Chen, singer Tony Grant of Az Yet and Shk Music Director and band leader, Edward Roth.
The evening began with a special performance by Italian actress/singer, Maria Elena Infantino whose infectious personality and song got people out of their seats to dance. Then, as the sun set creating an Ojai “pink moment”, American Idol top four finalist Jessica Meuse took to the stage to keep the crowd going for the All Star Band to follow.
Enter The All Star Band with Danny,...
- 11/20/2017
- Look to the Stars
On Sunday October 29th, nonprofit Safety Harbor Kids is having their 10th Annual Concert Fundraiser to support music education programs for orphans, foster and homeless children.
Rock 'N Roll Legends Raise Funds for Music Education
The event, hosted by Topa Mountain winery in Ojai, will include sets by The Robby Krieger Band, Rock ’N Roll Hall of Fame drummer Danny Seraphine (formerly of Chicago), Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer, singer Tony Grant of Az Yet, bassist Phil Chen and Shk Music Director Edward Roth on keys.
Robby Krieger, guitarist and founding member of The Doors wrote hits including “Light My Fire”, “Touch Me” and “Love Her Madly” among others. Danny Seraphine wrote or contributed to many of Chicago’s hits including “Lowdown”, “Street Player” and many others.
The venue, Topa Mountain Winery in Ojai, offers spacious grounds with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. VIP guests will enjoy appetizers, dinner, glass of wine,...
Rock 'N Roll Legends Raise Funds for Music Education
The event, hosted by Topa Mountain winery in Ojai, will include sets by The Robby Krieger Band, Rock ’N Roll Hall of Fame drummer Danny Seraphine (formerly of Chicago), Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer, singer Tony Grant of Az Yet, bassist Phil Chen and Shk Music Director Edward Roth on keys.
Robby Krieger, guitarist and founding member of The Doors wrote hits including “Light My Fire”, “Touch Me” and “Love Her Madly” among others. Danny Seraphine wrote or contributed to many of Chicago’s hits including “Lowdown”, “Street Player” and many others.
The venue, Topa Mountain Winery in Ojai, offers spacious grounds with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. VIP guests will enjoy appetizers, dinner, glass of wine,...
- 9/13/2017
- Look to the Stars
Festival also launches new Vr strand.
The full jury line-ups for the 2017 Venice Film Festival (August 30-September 9) have been announced.
Baby Driver director Edgar Wright, actress Rebecca Hall and Hungarian director Ildiko Enyedi, who won a Berlin Golden Bear this year for On Body and Soul have joined the main competition jury presided over by Annette Bening.
They are joined by Mexican director Michel Franco, French actress Anna Mouglalis, Australian film critic David Stratton, Italian actress Jasmine Trinca and Hong Kong director, producer and screenwriter Yonfan.
Director John Landis will head the international jury for a new Venice Virtual Reality (Vr) section. The other Jury members are French screenwriter and director Celine Sciamma and actor/director Ricky Tognazzi.
The Vr jury will award prizes for best Vr film, grand Vr jury prize and best Vr creativity award. A restored version of Landis’ Into the Night will also be screened at Venice this year.
Italian director...
The full jury line-ups for the 2017 Venice Film Festival (August 30-September 9) have been announced.
Baby Driver director Edgar Wright, actress Rebecca Hall and Hungarian director Ildiko Enyedi, who won a Berlin Golden Bear this year for On Body and Soul have joined the main competition jury presided over by Annette Bening.
They are joined by Mexican director Michel Franco, French actress Anna Mouglalis, Australian film critic David Stratton, Italian actress Jasmine Trinca and Hong Kong director, producer and screenwriter Yonfan.
Director John Landis will head the international jury for a new Venice Virtual Reality (Vr) section. The other Jury members are French screenwriter and director Celine Sciamma and actor/director Ricky Tognazzi.
The Vr jury will award prizes for best Vr film, grand Vr jury prize and best Vr creativity award. A restored version of Landis’ Into the Night will also be screened at Venice this year.
Italian director...
- 7/24/2017
- ScreenDaily
Six months after announcing intentions to double the number of female and minority members in its ranks by 2020, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 683 new members to join the organization. Forty-six percent of new invitees are female and 41 percent ethnic minorities, the Academy said, adding that the roster boasts 28 Oscar winners and 98 nominees. The youngest invitee is 24 and the oldest 91. Here is the list of the Asians included.
Actors
Kim Daniel-dae S. Korea
Lee Byung-hun S. Korea
Tatsuya Nakadai Japan
Cinematographers
Peter Pau China
Poon Hang-Sang China
Nelson Yu Lik-Wai China
Zhao Fei China
Designers
Yoshihito Akatsuka Japan
Directors
Hou Hsiao-Hsien China
Naomi Kawase Japan
Kim So-yong S. Jorea
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Japan
Apichatpong Weerasethakul Thailand
Park Chan-wook S. Korea
Documentary
Kazuo Hara JApan
Emiko Omori Japan
Trinh T. Minh-ha Vietnam
Jean Tsien Taiwan
Wang Bing China
Music
Shigeru Umebayashi Japan
Producers
Albert Lee China
Short...
Actors
Kim Daniel-dae S. Korea
Lee Byung-hun S. Korea
Tatsuya Nakadai Japan
Cinematographers
Peter Pau China
Poon Hang-Sang China
Nelson Yu Lik-Wai China
Zhao Fei China
Designers
Yoshihito Akatsuka Japan
Directors
Hou Hsiao-Hsien China
Naomi Kawase Japan
Kim So-yong S. Jorea
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Japan
Apichatpong Weerasethakul Thailand
Park Chan-wook S. Korea
Documentary
Kazuo Hara JApan
Emiko Omori Japan
Trinh T. Minh-ha Vietnam
Jean Tsien Taiwan
Wang Bing China
Music
Shigeru Umebayashi Japan
Producers
Albert Lee China
Short...
- 6/30/2016
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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