The third Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong will take place from 22 September – 2 October 2016. The festival will again feature films from the 2016 Sundance Film Festival in Utah, U.S.A. as well as Q&A sessions and panel discussions with Festival programmers and visiting filmmakers. Screening and ticketing information will be summer 2016.
Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong
Date: 22 September – 2 October, 2016
Venue: The Metroplex
Tickets: tbc
Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong Short Film Competition
Many talented directors have made their mark and kick started their career via a short film. Looking to nurture the creativity of local independent filmmakers the first Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong Short Film Competition is open Hong Kong permanent residents age 18 or above. There are no limitation on genres or themes however all entries must be completed on or after January 1, 2015, with a duration between 3 to 15 minutes.
The jury panel includes representatives from the U.S. and Hong Kong film industry:
John Cooper, Director of Sundance Film Festival
Trevor Groth, Director of Programming, Sundance Film Festival
Kim Yutani, Senior Programmer, Sundance Film Festival
Mike Plante, Senior Short Film Programmer, Sundance Film Festival
Adam Wong, Hong Kong independent filmmaker; Director of She Remembers, He Forgets
Sam Ho, Film Historian
Jan Lam, Program Manager, The Metroplex
Official selected shorts will be screened at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong in September. The winner of the Jury Award will receive a HKD$30,000 cash prize as well as an invitation to attend the Sundance Film Festival in Utah in 2017 (roundtrip air ticket and hotel accommodation inclusive).
The 2016 Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong Short Film Competition is open for submission from March 21 to June 30, 2016. For further information on submission procedures and rules and regulations see hk.sundance.org
Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong Short Film Master Class
Short film have been an important part of cinema, storytelling, and culture since the first days of the moving image. The 2016 Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong Short Film Master Class looks to empower the next generation of film-makers. The half-day seminar focuses on narrative short-form storytelling, offering insight into story development, writing, production, working with cast and crew, what to do with your short once it is complete, and how to get the most out of making a short film. Participants will also learn how the Sundance Film Festival finds short films, and filmmakers will share their experiences in making shorts.
The Master Class speakers include:
Mike Plante, Senior Short Film Programmer, Sundance Film Festival
David Zellner, U.S. independent filmmaker, Director of Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter
Adam Wong, Hong Kong independent filmmaker; Director of She Remembers, He Forgets
Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong Short Film Master Class
Date: 19-20 March
Venue: The Metroplex
Tickets: $150
More info: hk.sundance.org.
