China News Service, Guangzhou, March 26 (Reporter Wang Jian) The Nansha District Government of Guangzhou announced on the evening of the 25th that it was funded by the Hong Kong Film Development Fund and sponsored by the Hong Kong Performing Arts Mainland Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the "Inland Association") The opening ceremony of the first phase of the "New Light and Shadow - Mainland Market Focus Expansion Plan" (hereinafter referred to as the "New Light and Shadow Plan") was recently held in Nansha.
Huo Qigang spoke at the event. Photo courtesy of Hong Kong Performing Arts Mainland Development Association
According to the Nansha District Government, this exchange group will visit Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Hengdian for a nine-day trip. Well-known industry experts and scholars will be invited to give lectures, allowing the group members to understand the mainland market, preferential policies, etc., and also visit well-known local companies. , master more industry information, and will provide internship opportunities for some team members after completion.
Sun Yong, member of the Standing Committee of the Nansha District Committee and Minister of the Propaganda Department, said that Nansha is an important hub connecting Hong Kong and Macao. In recent years, Nansha has developed rapidly and provided many supports and subsidies to Hong Kong and Macao residents. There are different preferential policies for both technological innovation and artificial intelligence industry. At the same time, Nansha also has many scenic spots suitable for film shooting. The scenery is beautiful. Members are welcome to visit Nansha.
Fok Qigang, executive member of the Mainland China Association, said that members of the group should look to the mainland and seize the opportunities. He hopes that this exchange group can promote the exchange and development of the film and television industries between the two places.
Wang Zulan, secretary-general of the Mainland China Association, said that the New Light and Film Project has recruited 30 colleagues from different professional fields to participate, hoping to deepen Hong Kong filmmakers’ understanding of the Mainland through in-depth exchanges and practices between the two places.
It is reported that the Mainland Association was established in 2018. It is a non-profit organization registered in Hong Kong. The purpose of the association is to "widely unite and gather people in Hong Kong's performing arts and cultural circles, actively promote cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and the Mainland, and contribute to Hong Kong's integration into the overall development of the country." (over)