Hong Kong Day

November 7, 2013

WHAT: For the fourth consecutive year, the American Film Market (AFM®) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) jointly present "Hong Kong Day" at the 2013 American Film Market today.

Opening Ceremony (ribbon cutting)

Time: 9:30am

Venue: Main entrance, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel | 1700 Ocean Avenue

Details: No RSVP required; all guests welcome

Seminar – “Hong Kong: Asia’s Co-production Centre and Gateway to China”

Panel: Zhou Tiedong, President, China Film Promotion International; Jeffrey Chan, CEO, Distribution Workshop; Maria Lo Orzel, Producer, Studio Strada

Time:   2:30pm-4:00pm

Venue: Audi Studio, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel | 1700 Ocean Avenue

Details: RSVP required to AFM@sunshinesachs.com

(Seating is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis)

ABOUT: “Hong Kong Day” will highlight the city as Asia’s co-production center, focusing on what the international film community can gain by partnering with Hong Kong companies. “Hong Kong Day” activities will kick off with an opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting at the entrance to Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. It will also include a seminar on co-producing in Hong Kong and the China market and an evening cocktail reception for invited guests. Premiere film screenings by Hong Kong companies will also be held.

Hong Kong at the Movies

The following movies will be presented by Hong Kong film companies on Hong Kong Day:

·        Special ID, from Easternlight
- screening at AMC Santa Monica 5, 3pm

·        Tales From the Dark 2, from Edko Films Ltd
- screening at Laemmle Monica 2, 11am

·        Bonta 3D, from Golden Network Asia Ltd
- screening at AMC Santa Monica 3, 5pm

·        Iceman 3D, from One Dollar Distribution Ltd
- screening at AMC Santa Monica 3, 9am (reservations requested)

·        Baby Blues, from Pegasus Motion Pictures Distribution Ltd
- screening at AMC Santa Monica 3, 11am

·        Out of Inferno 3D, from Universe Films Distribution Co, Ltd
- screening at AMC Santa Monica 3, 1pm

·        The White Storm, from Universe Films Distribution Co, Ltd
- screening at Laemmle Monica 4, 3pm

Details of all Hong Kong screenings at this year’s AFM are available at The Film Catalogue, www.TheFilmCatalogue.com.

Hong Kong Companies at AFM 2013

For the latest information and to register, visit www.AmericanFilmMarket.com; you can also call: (1-310) 446 1000.

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