Presented by Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, Hong Kong Film Development Fund, and HKIFF Industry

Award Value: Two cash awards of each valued HK$100,000 (approx. US$12,800 each)

Two cash awards are given to two selected WIP projects, one from Hong Kong (including co-production with Hong Kong) and one from outside of Hong Kong, credited for their originality and creativity.

Presented by Red Sea Fund

Award Value: One cash award of US$10,000 (approx. HK$78,000)

The award is given to one selected WIP to encourage and support film projects that exhibit good commercial and artistic quality.

Presented by Kantana Holdings Co., Ltd

Award Value: Three in-kind awards of total US$137,500 (approx. HK$1,072,500)

The awards comprise one for virtual production valued at US$87,500, one for digital intermediate (DI) post-production valued at US$25,000, and one for sound post-production valued at US$25,000. The awards will be given to three selected WIP to encourage and support Asian film projects that demonstrate strong commercial and artistic merit.

Presented by White Light Studio

Award Value: Two in-kind awards of each valued US$15,000 (approx. HK$117,000 each)

The Awards are designed to promote cinematic innovation and promising Asian directors by offering post-production services. Two in-kind awards are given to one selected IDP project and one WIP project.

* The award winner must do colour grading at White Light Studio (Bangkok, Thailand) to redeem the prize

Presented by Phenom Films

Award Value: One in-kind award of HK$300,000 (approx. US$38,500)

The award is given to one selected IDP or WIP, with the aim of supporting outstanding productions in the industry and promoting the development of Asian films. The award winner must use the post-production services provided by Phenom Films in Beijing, China to redeem the prize.

Presented by Pica Pica Media

Award Value: One in-kind awards of US$30,000 (approx. HK$234,000)

The award is given to one selected IDP or WIP, with the aim of supporting outstanding productions in the industry and promoting the development of Asian films.

* The award winner must use the post-production services provided by Pica Pica Media Limited in Hong Kong, China to redeem the prize

Presented by HKIFF Industry and Marché du Film, Festival de Cannes, gentle care with Cetaphil

Presented by HKIFF Industry, Sitges Film Festival and Marché du Film, Festival de Cannes

The award winner will be invited to attend the “Fantastic 7” event of Marché du Film, Festival de Cannes. The programme offers an open pitch opportunity for filmmakers to look for production partners, sales, and distribution at Cannes Film Festival in 2026.