[Coverage] Opening Ceremony of “Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2024” @ The Starling Mall

[Coverage] Opening Ceremony of “Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2024” @ The Starling Mall 

“Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2024” Kicks Off in Malaysia! 

Kay Tse Names Louis Cheung as Her “Personal Acting Coach”

Petaling Jaya, 2024 - The highly anticipated Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2024 has officially kicked off in Malaysia, organized by the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA). Supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDAHK), the Film Development Fund (FDF), and the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, Jakarta (HKETO), in collaboration with Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) and GSC Movies (GSCM), the event began on with an opening ceremony on 20th September 2024 at GSC The Starling Mall and will run until 3rd October 2024.

The grand opening ceremony was attended by several notable figures, including Deputy Director General of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) Encik Ahmad Syazli Muhd Khiar, Deputy Director of of Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, Jakarta (HKETO) Mr Daniel Chan, Executive Director of Asian Film Awards Academy Ms Josie Lin, Chief Operating Officer of GSC Movies Mr Tung Yow Kong, Producer Ng Kin Hung and cast Kay Tse of "Out of the Shadow”, director Kwan Man Hin and cast Ling Man Lung of “The Remnant”, and director Dickson Leung of “YUM Investigation”.   

The Deputy Director of HKETO Daniel Chan emphasized the event’s goal to showcase the creativity and charm of Hong Kong cinema across Asia, fostering collaborations between filmmakers in the region. 

Kay Tse Stars in "Out of the Shadow" with Heartfelt Humor

The event kicked off with the screening of "Out of the Shadow," directed by Ricky Ko, starring Kay Tse as Tao Kuen Ying, a retired undercover cop. The film tells the story of Tao’s quiet life in Tai O with her daughter Chu Po (played by Larine Tang), who becomes entangled with a dangerous drug ring. The film masterfully blends action and comedy, showcasing the heartwarming yet humorous bond between mother and daughter as they fight for justice together. 

On stage, Kay Tse expressed her joy at playing this role, noting the coincidental connection between her movie and her song "Wonder Woman’s Retirement Life." She shared how much she missed Malaysia, having last visited about 7 or 8 years ago. She also joked about her husband Louis Cheung’s recent filming experience in Malaysia, where he was on a strict diet and could only watch her enjoy meals over FaceTime. Kay expressed hope that she could also film in Malaysia, appreciating its lush landscapes.

Ling Man Lung and Directors Excited About Malaysian Collaborations

Making his first visit to Malaysia, actor Ling Man Lung was eager to experience local cuisine and voiced his desire to work with Malaysian filmmakers. “Whether it’s for drama or film, I’m in—as long as I can enjoy Malaysian food every day!” he joked. He also introduced his role in "The Remnant," humorously sharing that it was his first time playing a villain on the big screen.

Directors Kwan Man Hin and Dickson Leung were equally excited about their visit, particularly their fondness for durians, which they initially thought could be picked from trees. Both expressed interest in future projects in Malaysia, with Leung hinting at the idea of making a supernatural or horror film in the country. Kwan also praised the enthusiasm of local film students and was optimistic about collaborating with the Malaysian film industry.

A Fan Confession and Kay Tse’s Reflections

During a post-screening session for "Out of the Shadow," Kay Tse shared insights into her preparation for the role, including her karate training. She reflected on her transition from singing to acting, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to play leading roles in female-centric stories, a rarity in Hong Kong cinema. She also credited her husband Louis Cheung as her “personal acting coach,” praising his advice on how to thoroughly immerse herself in her roles.

In a lighthearted moment, a fan confessed his admiration for Kay during the session, leading to a playful exchange where she joked about drawing a fever-reducing charm for his girlfriend, who had attended despite being ill. The humorous moment had the audience laughing, and Kay promised her Malaysian fans that she would visit more often.

This event showcases 7 Hong Kong films. Besides the opening film “Out Of The Shadow”, the other titles include Chow Kam Wing’s "For Alice", Ho Miu Ki's "Love Lies", Andy Lo’s "Once in a Blue Moon", Sunny Lau's "One Night at School", Kwan Man Hin's "The Remnant" and Dickson Leung's "YUM Investigation".

Simultaneously, an exhibition titled "From Idea To Icon: Crafting the Hong Kong Cinema" is held and adopts a new concept to present the filmmaking process, unveiling important steps from script creation to post-production and shares with the public how filmmakers invest their heart and soul into making a good film. Featured in the exhibition are: a giant script installation art of "Love Lies", showcasing Ho Miu Ki's screenwriting talent; edited action scene clips from "Out of the Shadow", reflecting the power of film editing; the set and props of a laundromat scene from "The Remnant", highlighting the charm of production design; and storyboard scripts and special effects comparison clips from "YUM Investigation”, demonstrating the process of imagination realization in post-production. The exhibition is opened for public viewing with free admission from 21 September to 3 October 2024 at GSC The Starling Mall. 

[新闻报道] “Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2024” @ The Starling Mall 开幕活动

由亚洲电影大奖学院主办，文创产业发展处及香港电影发展基金、香港驻雅加达经济贸易办事处资助，马来西亚最大连锁电影院Golden Screen Cinemas（GSC）和发行公司GSC Movies（GSCM）协办的“香港电影巡礼2024：马来西亚站”与“香港电影的创意与匠心”展览，于9月20日晚在GSC The Starling Mall隆重开幕。

此次活动邀请了多位嘉宾出席，包括马来西亚国家电影发展局（FINAS）副总监Encik Ahmad Syazli Muhd Khiar、香港驻雅加达经济贸易办事处副处长陈卓熙、GSC Movies首席运营官邓友光、亚洲电影大奖学院行政总监连佩蔙，以及多位电影业界人士如《卧底的退隐生活》监制伍健雄和演员谢安琪、《恶人当道》导演关文轩和演员凌文龙、《阴目侦信》导演梁国辉等。现场吸引了大批电影爱好者与业界人士，他们与香港的演员、导演和监制热情交流，气氛十分热烈。

在活动中，香港驻雅加达经济贸易办事处副处长陈卓熙介绍了“香港电影巡礼”及“香港电影的创意与匠心”展览，他表示，通过在亚洲多个国家和地区巡回放映香港电影及举办相关展览，旨在向各地观众展现香港电影的独特魅力与创意，并为香港电影人与亚洲地区的电影业界搭建交流平台，促进合作。

由高子彬导演的《卧底的退隐生活》作为本次“香港电影巡礼”的开幕电影，首映礼上座无虚席，吸引了三百多位观众观影。亚洲电影大奖学院行政总监连佩蔙与该片主演谢安琪在电影放映前与观众进行了简短交流。谢安琪在片中饰演隐居石澳的前卧底杜娟英，因保护女儿再次出山，与新生代演员邓月平饰演的女儿联手伸张正义，带来了多场精彩的动作戏，母女间的情感戏更是让人感动不已，笑中带泪。

首次来到吉隆坡的凌文龙带着他的作品《恶人当道》与观众见面。他笑称，自己从未在大银幕上饰演过反派角色，这次是个新挑战，开玩笑说可能导演看出他内心的“邪念”，才让他来尝试这个角色，并请观众评价他的表现。

导演关文轩和梁国辉同样是首次来到马来西亚，他们希望借此次“香港电影巡礼”活动，促进马港两地电影人之间的合作。当被问到是否有计划在马来西亚取景拍摄时，梁国辉表示马来西亚的环境非常适合电影拍摄，宽敞的空间和当地人热情好客的态度让他十分期待与本地团队合作。

“香港电影巡礼2024：马来西亚站”及“香港电影的创意与匠心”展览（From Idea To Icon: Crafting Hong Kong Cinema）将从即日起持续至10月3日。活动期间，将放映七部香港电影，除了开幕片《卧底的退隐生活》外，还包括周鑫荣执导的《给爱丽丝》、何妙祺的《我谈的那场恋爱》、罗耀辉的《望月》、刘翁的《夜校》、关文轩的《恶人当道》和梁国辉的《阴目侦信》。

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