The cinematic art of Hong Kong introduced itself to the audience of the Jameson CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival last year for the first time. The program was sponsored by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) from Berlin. The success of the last year led to a new agreement between the CineFest and the Berlin based office to continue and broaden their co-operation. This year not only screenings but also professional programs are included to the two days event.

In 2018, with the professional support of Create Hong Kong, visual effects are in the focus of the programs. The central theme has also influenced the selection of films: this year we have included films in which the visual effects are strong. A delegation of 11 professionals and officials arrive from Hong Kong to participate at the program.

Detailed program:

18 September, Tuesday

14:00-16:30 – Action Power: Stunt & VFX workshop – opened to the public
Béke screening room, House of Arts

Some of the delegates – a former stuntman, an action movie director, an actor, a cameraman and VFX professional – talk about the shooting of action scenes, the challenges and difficulties of their work and about the special effects.

17:00 Opening ceremony

Welcome words by:
Mr. Bill Li, Director – Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Berlin)
Mr. Tibor Bíró – Festival Director of the Jameson CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival

Uránia screening room, House of Arts

The opening ceremony is followed by the screening of:

The Grandmaster (2013, 130 min)
Director: Wong Kar-wai

19 September, Wednesday

16:00 Paradox (2017, 101 min)
Director: Wilson Yip

Béke screening room, House of Arts