Overview
The objective of the Funding Scheme is to subsidise film projects co-produced by filmmakers between Hong Kong and
Asian countries with a view to enhancing exposures of such collaboration in Asian and international markets as well
as achieving in-depth exchanges and mutual learning.
A maximum of eight films will be subsidised in two phases. Each approved film project will receive
a grant equaling to the production cost if the production cost is no more than HK$9 million, or HK$9 million if the
production cost is more than HK$9 million. In the latter circumstance, the Applicant is responsible for soliciting
other investment to top up the excessive production costs.
Eligibility:
- Among the three main creative positions of
producer, director and screenwriter in the production team, there must be at least one Hong Kong and one Asian
country “Qualified Film Practitioner”;
- A “Qualified Film Practitioner” must satisfy both of the following criteria: (i) being the citizens
or permanent residents of Hong Kong/respective countries; and (ii) when taking up the position of producer,
director or screenwriter, he/she must have been awarded or nominated for “Best Film”, “Best
Director” or “Best Screenwriter” respectively in internationally recognised film festivals or
local awards ceremony;
- Six of the following ten categories must have at
least one Hong Kong permanent resident:
- Leading Actor/Voice Actor
- Supporting Actor/Voice Actor
- Department Head of Cinematography
- Department Head of Action Choreography
- Department Head of Art Direction
- Department Head of Costume and Make Up Design
- Department Head of Film Editing
- Department Head of Original Film Score and Original Film Song
- Department Head of Sound Design
- Department Head of Visual Effects
- At least 30% of below-the-line expenditure is spent in Hong Kong.
Application Period:
- First Phase: 10 February to 30 June 2023