Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum 2025 Unveils 25 Global Projects
The prestigious event will showcase culturally diverse films from acclaimed and emerging filmmakers across Asia, Europe, and North America this March.
Overview
- The 2025 Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) will feature 25 in-development film projects, selected from 276 submissions across 45 countries.
- Highlighted filmmakers include Hirokazu Kore-eda, Aditya Vikram Sengupta, Sylvie Pialat, Stanley Kwan, and Yeh Ju-Feng, supporting both debut and seasoned directors.
- The lineup spans a variety of genres, from sci-fi and fantasy to suspense and horror, with nine projects helmed by female directors and several international collaborations.
- Key projects include the France-China drama '49 Days,' the Indian social commentary 'Republic of Mahalaxmi Apartment,' and the Japanese psychological drama 'Yellow.'
- The event, held March 17-19 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, coincides with the Hong Kong International Film Festival and Filmart.