2026.3.17 - 19HKIFF Industry Project Market電影業辦公室項目市場
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 IDP projects, one from Hong Kong (including co-production with Hong Kong) and one from outside of Hong Kong, credited for their originality and creativity.
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 SkyFilm
Award Value: One cash award of HK$100,000 (approx. US$12,800)
The award is given to one selected animated project, with the aim of supporting promising animated film projects recognised for their potential and artistic quality.
Presented by the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
Award Value: One cash award of EUR10,000 (approx. HK$80,000)
The award aims to promote the talent of Asian creators and is given to one selected IDP with great potential for co-production with France. The winner is decided by the jury members Araki Keiko, Geoffrey Wong, and Michael J. Werner.
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 Taipei Culture Foundation - Taipei Film Commission
Award Value: One cash award of HK$50,000 (approx. US$6,400)
The award aims to encourage and support a film project with the potential to film and co-produce with creative talents and/or enterprises in Taipei.
Presented by La Fonte
Award Value: HK$100,000 (approx. US$12,800), cash value: HK$30,000; In-kind value: HK$70,000
The award offers branding services to innovative and socially conscious Asian filmmakers, including the creation of making-of, posters, trailers, and social media assets. The award is given to one selected IDP from any region.
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 Aputure
Award Value: One in-kind award of HK$300,000 (approx. US$38,500)
The award winner will receive Aputure lighting equipment and other support services worth no less than HK$300,000. The award is given to one selected IDP to encourage young filmmakers worldwide and leverage industry resources to promote visual storytelling.
Presented by Phenom Films
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 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Award Value: One in-kind award, selected project to present at NAFF 2026
Selected by the representative of Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. The award winner will be invited to participate in NAFF 2026.
Presented by Udine Far East Film Festival
Award Value: One in-kind award, selected project to present at Focus Asia 2026
The award aims to encourage and facilitate coproduction between Asia and Europe. The award winner will be invited to participate in Focus Asia 2026.
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.
