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Introduction

We spotlight Hong Kong Film Industry
Overview

In his Policy Address in October 2006, the Chief Executive announced that the Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology (retitled as the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development with effect from 1 July 2007) will co-ordinate the film-related policy, planning and activities, including manpower training, Mainland and overseas promotion, and filming support.  From 1 July 2022 onwards, the relevant work is co-ordinated by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.

In order to support the Secretary and to ensure the policy is in line with the sustainable development of the film industry, the Government established the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) on 15 April 2007. The new term of the FDC commenced on 1 April 2023.

Main Role

To advise the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism on:
01
the policy, strategy and institutional arrangement for the promotion and development of the film industry;
02
the use and allocation of public funds in support of the film industry;
03
the planning, coordination and implementation of publicly funded activities related to the film industry;
04
the merits of applications for public funding under the relevant funding schemes;
05
the manpower and training needs of the film industry; and
06
the promotion of film literacy in the community