{"id":1263,"date":"2015-03-05T16:45:49","date_gmt":"2015-03-05T08:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.animation-ssp.com\/?p=1263"},"modified":"2015-12-11T16:39:47","modified_gmt":"2015-12-11T08:39:47","slug":"2animationsupportprogram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animation-ssp.com\/en\/2animationsupportprogram\/","title":{"rendered":"<!–:zh–>\u300c\u7b2c\u4e8c\u5c46\u52d5\u756b\u652f\u63f4\u8a08\u5283\u300d\u52d5\u756b\u4f5c\u54c1\u9996\u6620<!–:–><!–:en–>"The 2nd Animation Support Program" Premiere<!–:–>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“The 2nd<\/sup> Animation Support Program” Premiere
\nPromote Local Animation Industry through Nurturing Emerging Talents<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

(Hong Kong, 3 March 2015) The \u201c2nd<\/sup> Animation Support Program\u201d (\u201c2nd<\/sup> ASP\u201d) which is organized by Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA), sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and implemented by Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), held its premiere at agn\u00e8s b. Cinema of Hong Kong Art Centre today, with screening of the original works of 15 local animation start-ups and small animation enterprises participating in the program.<\/p>\n

The premiere was officiated by Mr Godfrey Leung, JP, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and Mr Gabriel Pang, President of HKDEA. \u201cThere are many talented and aspired animators in Hong Kong. We hope that the Support Program can help the emerging animators to create their original works by the provision of resources and supports. The Support Program also strives to identify channels to showcase and promote animators\u2019 works to the industry and the public. Thanks to the support of the industry and participants, the 2nd<\/sup> ASP has been an astounding success. We are glad to witness the participants\u2019 achievements. Their 15 animation works are unique with varied storylines and styles, showing the production teams\u2019 talents and enthusiasm. From their works, we can see the good potential in local animation sector for growth,\u201d said Mr Gabriel Pang, President of HKDEA.<\/p>\n

At the premiere, Mr Godfrey Leung, JP, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development congratulated the participating 15 animation start-ups and small enterprises and expressed gratitude to the mentors for their guidance and training provided to the participating animation enterprises.<\/p>\n

The HKDEA organized the 1st<\/sup> edition of Support Program in year 2012\/2013 with the sponsorship from CreateHK for animation start-ups. It was noted that the participating start-ups were able to attain remarkable results by completing their original animation works. Some participating animation enterprises attracted clients successfully while some of them gained recognition in local and international competitions. Their awards included a Creativity Award in the Asia-Pacific Grand Final of the 15th TBS DigiCon6 Awards, and Silver Award and Special Mentions of ifva Awards of Hong Kong, etc. Riding on the success, HKDEA organized the 2nd<\/sup> ASP in year 2014\/2015 with the sponsorship from CreateHK again. The ASP provides the participating enterprises with resources, training programs, professional mentorship and talent matching to produce their original animation works that could demonstrate their creativity and technical capability, and thereby enhance the quality of local animations. Apart from these supports, promotional activities will be organized to help the participating enterprises in identifying business partners and getting business opportunities from potential clients.<\/p>\n

The 2nd<\/sup> ASP started its recruitment nbso online casino reviews<\/a> in last April and eventually received nearly 60 applications. Out of which, 10 animation start-ups and 5 small animation enterprises were selected by a vetting committee comprising industry professionals. Each selected animation enterprise received a maximum subsidy of HK$80,000\/HK$150,000 for production of their own 3-minute\/5-minute animation with storyline in accordance with the category they were admitted to. They were also benefited from a mentorship program by receiving advice and guidance on technical and production skills, and business development from professional animators. After six months of hard work, the 15 participating animation enterprises presented their original works to the industry and the public at the premiere today.<\/p>\n

The premiere also marks the beginning of a series of promotional activities including broadcasting on local TV channel(s) and internet, and screening in the 2015 Hong Kong International Film & TV Market
\nOrganizer Leading Sponsor Implementation Agent P.2 (FILMART) and on other major commercial platforms. In addition, these animation works will be nominated to participate in international contests, such as the \u201cDigiCon6 Awards\u201d organized by Japanese broadcaster Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) Television, and the King Boon Award of the China International New Media Short Film Festival Awards held in May every year during the China International Cultural & Creative Industry Expo. The Support Program will continue to help the participating animation start-ups and small enterprises to build up their own brands, establish contacts with potential clients and grow their businesses. To view the animation works of the participating enterprises and to learn more about the 2nd<\/sup> ASP, please visit the official website: www.animation-ssp.com.<\/p>\n

For media enquiries, please contact the PR representative of the 2nd<\/sup> ASP,
\nAQ Communications Ltd.
\nJess Wong Tel: (852) 3105 2037 \/ 6033 5524 Email: jwong@aqcomm.com
\nDorcus Teng Tel: (852) 3105 2057 \/ 9227 4167 Email: dteng@aqcomm.com<\/p>\n

List of Participating Companies of the \u201c2nd<\/sup> Animation Support Program\u201d<\/span>(in alphabetical order)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Start-ups<\/strong><\/td>\nName of Animation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0B20 Production<\/td>\n\u00a0Hermit Crab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Chatterbox Studio<\/td>\n\u00a0Shaking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0C-major studio<\/td>\n\u00a0The Third Hand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Core Studio Limited<\/td>\n\u00a0Oops<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Daruma Production Company<\/td>\n\u00a0I\u2019M OTAKU, SO WHAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0FUNUP<\/td>\n\u00a0Nobody<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0G.V.A. Creative Limited<\/td>\n\u00a0Somewhere in Melody<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Onion Studio<\/td>\n\u00a0King of the Class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Playimagine Limited<\/td>\n\u00a0Fishball Run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Wong Ping Animation Lab<\/td>\n\u00a0An emo nose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Small Enterprises<\/strong><\/td>\nName of Animation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abacus In Motion Company Limited<\/td>\nStars Avenue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Born to Entertain Studio<\/td>\nIron Soul 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intoxic Studio Limited<\/td>\nBehind the Schoolbag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paperbox Creations (HK) Limited<\/td>\nShear Marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Treehouse Studio<\/td>\nFISHY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Eligibility of Participation<\/span>
\nParticipating start-ups and small enterprises should fulfil the following requirements:<\/p>\n