BRIGHT SPARKS IN HONG KONG
“Snow in Midsummer,” which probes the 1969 massacre of Malaysian Chinese, won best film at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, with Liang Ming as best director. In the non-Chinese category, Gustav Moeller’s “Sons” stood out. The festival featured over 190 films from 62 countries and regions.
In the documentary competition, “A Favoriten” by Ruth Beckermann and “Obedience” by Wong Siu-pong took the top honors. Margherita Giusti won the Firebird Award in the short film competition with “The Meatseller.” The festival concludes after 12 days of showcasing global cinema.
YO HO HO
The Far East Film Festival in Italy’s Udine announced its opening film, “YOLO,” set to kick off on April 24. The film directed by Jia Ling is a box office success, grossing over $500 million. The film is an adaptation of the Japanese movie “100 Yen Love.”
SPECIAL TREAT
Something Special and AR Asia Productions are spearheading Taiwan Creative Content Agency’s LEAP Creative Lab project. The initiative focuses on elevating Taiwanese producers’ creativity through immersive experiences and collaborative opportunities. A master class program in Taipei is scheduled for April 10-12, with a follow-up workshop later in 2024.
