“1st Animation Start-ups Support Program” Works Premiere Parade of Local Creativity and Aspiring Animators The creative works of 20 local animation start-ups were shown in a special premiere at agnès b. Cinema of the Hong Kong Arts Centre today as part of the “1st Animation Start-ups Support Program”, organized by the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA), co-organized by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC). The project is funded by the “CreateSmart Initiative” of Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Officiating guests of the premiere included Mr Wellington Fung, Assistant Head of CreateHK and Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Film Development Council; Mr Gabriel Pang, Chairman of HKDEA; and Mr Leo Lam, Director (Business Innovation) of HKPC. The Support Program aims to strengthen the technical skills of animation start-ups through provision of resources and professional mentorship support, and help the participating animation start-ups find new business opportunities through promotion on various channels.
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The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organizers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
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