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Opening Art March 2024 in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) and EntertainmentPulse, held from 11 to 14 March, bring together leading industry figures from around the world to showcase the latest cinematic masterpieces and ground-breaking technologies as well as share their insights.

As part of the month-long Entertainment Expo (EE), the two events offer a treasure trove of content, shining a spotlight on Hong Kong's diverse creative industries and cementing our city's position as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. They also embrace the digital realm, providing an online platform to promote IP projects and facilitating opportunities for participants to expand their reach in the international market, while reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a regional IP trade hub.

The Entertainment Expo (EE), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by Create Hong Kong, the Film Development Fund and Hong Kong SAR Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, held its opening ceremony this afternoon. It was officiated by Eric Chan, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR, Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong SAR, Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, Shi Zhi-yan, Second-Grade Counsel of the Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan Affairs Office of China’s National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) and Hong Kong entertainment ambassador Leon Lai as well as representatives from event organisers and supporting institutions.

Dr Lam said, “Over the past 20 years, we have worked with different film and entertainment organisations to create this mega event and bring together the best and brightest in entertainment from around the world to Hong Kong to facilitate dialogue and collaboration, strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a premier hub for business and entertainment. For its 20th edition, the Entertainment Expo brings together 10 industry events to showcase the many facets of Hong Kong’s film, TV, music and digital entertainment sectors.”

He noted that “One of the Expo’s flagship events is FILMART, Asia's largest entertainment content marketplace for filmmakers, distributors, buyers and investors to show their work, engage in dialogue and explore collaboration opportunities. EntertainmentPulse, which runs parallel to FILMART,.gathers global industry leaders for engaging conversations on a variety of industry topics and for collaboration opportunities.”

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This year, FILMART welcomes some 750 exhibitors from over 25 countries and regions. It features more than 30 regional pavilions, including first-time exhibitors from Hubei, Indonesia, and Macau.

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