Deadline: 15 October 2012
The Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) announced its call for project submissions for the 11th edition, to be held from 18 to 20 March 2013 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) and running concurrently with the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), the HAF heralds a ten-year history of enabling both established and rising directors to jumpstart their projects, many of which became critical and commercial successes that in turn catapulted the forum into a solid reputation as Asia’s leading co-production platform.
From now until 15 October 2012, the 11th HAF will accept applications for its three initiatives, namely 2013 HAF Project Entry (for which feature and documentary projects are both eligible), the HAF/FOX Chinese Film Development Award, and the HAF Script Development Fund. 25 to 30 projects will be selected, competing for cash awards of up to HK$500,000 (approximately US$64,100).
The HAF Script Development Fund is set up to support young filmmakers from Chinese-speaking territories. The selected winning script will receive an award of HK$100,000.
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA:
HAF SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT FUND SUBMISSION REQUIRED MATERIAL:
REMARKS:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: send email to haf@hkiff.org.hk for further enquiry
For submissions: via the online submission page
Website: http://www.haf.org.hk
The Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) announced its call for project submissions for the 11th edition, to be held from 18 to 20 March 2013 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) and running concurrently with the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), the HAF heralds a ten-year history of enabling both established and rising directors to jumpstart their projects, many of which became critical and commercial successes that in turn catapulted the forum into a solid reputation as Asia’s leading co-production platform.
From now until 15 October 2012, the 11th HAF will accept applications for its three initiatives, namely 2013 HAF Project Entry (for which feature and documentary projects are both eligible), the HAF/FOX Chinese Film Development Award, and the HAF Script Development Fund. 25 to 30 projects will be selected, competing for cash awards of up to HK$500,000 (approximately US$64,100).
The HAF Script Development Fund is set up to support young filmmakers from Chinese-speaking territories. The selected winning script will receive an award of HK$100,000.
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA:
- The script should show originality and creativity, and high potential to be developed into a feature film for the Asian and/or international market;
- The applicant is not required to have made films. However if the applicant is a filmmaker, he or she should not have made more than three films as a director; and
- The submitted script should be in Chinese language and with Asian content.
HAF SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT FUND SUBMISSION REQUIRED MATERIAL:
- A completed Project Entry Form (via online or by hard copy);
- Synopsis (500 words in English, approx. 2,500 characters; 1,000 words in Chinese);
- Applicant's biography and filmography (500 words in English; 1,000 words in Chinese); and
- Full Script in Chinese (in electronic format ONLY).
REMARKS:
- All entries and supporting materials shall comply with the above eligibility and selection criteria.
- All entries and supporting materials should be submitted in both English and Chinese, if applicable.
- All entries must adhere to entry character limits.
- Applications missing any of the required materials will not be processed.
- Materials and information supplied will be treated as confidential and will be used by Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) and FOX, their affiliates or designated personnel only.
- Materials submitted will not be returned.
- Decision of HKIFFS and FOX is final.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: send email to haf@hkiff.org.hk for further enquiry
For submissions: via the online submission page
Website: http://www.haf.org.hk
