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Film entrepreneurs and movie fans around the world are in for an early spring treat at a glittering mega event to be held in Hong Kong.

Three events - Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), International Film & TV Market (FILMART) and the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) - will, for the first time, open simultaneously in the city. 

The triple header will kick off March 20, featuring the latest films from around the world, along with a who’s who of the international movie industry.

Global event

Peter Tsi, Executive Director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society and organiser of HAF, said this year’s event will be a global affair. "Heavyweight titles that will appeal to international audiences will make their debut here, boosting Hong Kong’s status as a film trade and film financing platform," he added.

About 450 exhibitors from 30 countries and some 4,000 international industry players are expected at these three mega events.

"With HKIFF, FILMART and HAF kicking off at the same time, visitors can view and source a wider variety of distribution. At the same time, they can also consider investing or participating in the film projects on offer," said Raymond Yip, Assistant Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the organiser of FILMART. 

Industry platform

FILMART (March 20-23) is Asia’s largest cross-media entertainment market for film, TV, animation, digital entertainment, post-production services and filming locations. "It is also an ideal platform for industry players to promote themselves, network with others and strike deals," added Mr Yip. More info at  FILMART 

HKIFF (March 20 - April 11) will focus on world film premieres and planned activities for the press, while Hong Kong Asia screenings will promote some of the entries from Asian film directors and companies. More info at HKIFF 

HAF (March 20-22) is a film project market that helps promising Asian film makers to find partners to produce their films. It also provides a unique opportunity for film makers to discuss their projects in private with film financiers, producers, distributors, buyers and other film-related businesses. More info at  HAF 

Entertainment Expo (March 20 - April 15). All three events - HKIFF, FILMART and HAF - will be held under the banner of Entertainment Expo which will showcase film, digital entertainment, music and TV under one roof. More info at  Entertainment Expo