HKETO, Brussels supports Hong Kong films at Vésoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema

​The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (HKETO, Brussels) supported the participation of Hong Kong films and filmmakers in the 31st Vésoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema taking place in Vésoul, France, from February 11 to 18 (Vésoul time).

Supporting the festival for the first time, HKETO, Brussels is delighted to bring 18 Hong Kong films to the Festival. Six of them were screened on the specially curated Hong Kong Day on February 15, and “All Shall Be Well” was the closing film. In addition, a roundtable discussion on Hong Kong cinema was held featuring Hong Kong and French movie practitioners. It was followed by a Hong Kong Night reception, where about 100 guests, including Hong Kong film producer Teresa Kwong and actress Patra Au, attended.

Speaking at the reception, Assistant Representative of HKETO, Brussels Mr Paul Leung highlighted the unique position of Hong Kong as a leading force in the Asian film industry. “To enhance the development of the film industry, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has been supporting the film industry through the Film Development Fund in four strategic directions, namely nurturing talent, enhancing local production, expanding markets and building audiences,” added Mr Leung.

He highlighted the recently launched Hong Kong-Europe-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme, which subsidises film projects co-produced by filmmakers from European and Asian countries to produce films featuring Hong Kong, European and Asian cultures. The scheme aims to support Hong Kong films in expanding into overseas markets.

The Vésoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema focuses on promoting Asian cinematography in France and Europe. It is one of the most important festivals of this kind in the region.

Award presentation ceremony of Short Video Competition on “Family Values: Our Cherished Legacy” held

The following is issued on behalf of the Family Council:

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) and the Family Council held the award presentation ceremony of the Short Video Competition on “Family Values: Our Cherished Legacy” today (February 16). The ceremony aims to commend short videos produced by senior primary and junior secondary school students to illustrate the positive influence of family values and the importance of traditional Chinese values and virtues.

The competition received an overwhelming response, attracting over 180 entries from 49 primary schools and 20 secondary schools, competing for the championship, first and second runner-up, merit awards, outstanding creativity award, best director award, best performer award, most liked awards online and most actively participating school award. Apart from the award presentation ceremony, a sharing session on family education and family values, and a drama performance were also held today to promote to the participants positive family cultural traits and values, as well as traditional Chinese virtues.

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs (Home Affairs), Mr Nick Au Yeung, said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government attaches great importance to the healthy development of families in Hong Kong and is committed to fostering a pro-family environment and promoting a culture of loving families. The HYAB fully supports the work of the Family Council, and will co-operate with the Family Council to organise the Hong Kong Excellent Family Awards this year, recognising families that exemplify mutual love, respect, care and support, while further promoting good family values to the general public. He encouraged the younger generation to inherit traditional Chinese virtues and pass on family traditions, such that families could be a cohesive community force.

The Convenor of the Sub-committee on the Promotion of Family Core Values and Family Education of the Family Council, Mr Eugene Fong, mentioned in his speech that the Council shall adopt the theme of “Love Across Generations” for its publicity campaign in 2025-26, and will continue to organise various promotional activities to foster the culture of loving families and promote family education and family virtues in the community.

Members of the public are welcome to visit the Council’shomepage,Facebook pageorInstagram pagefor details of the event and the latest information of the Council.