Seizing the opportunity of the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market, BAFTA has been hosting a series of events in Hong Kong since March 24, aimed at promoting cooperation and communication between the UK and Asian film and television industries. Berry expressed that the purpose of this visit to Hong Kong is to deepen communication and interaction with peers in Hong Kong and other Asian regions, sharing experiences and technologies from the UK film and television industry. The events include organizing a group of Asian filmmakers for exchanges, holding the second BAFTA Hong Kong Advisory Committee meeting, and a lecture by renowned British producer and BAFTA Vice Chairman Duncan Kenworthy at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
Berry stated that BAFTA places great importance on Hong Kong and other Asian markets, and therefore recently established an advisory committee in Asia to better understand the Asian market and find more and better cooperation points. Additionally, BAFTA is also seeking possible avenues for collaboration with the Hong Kong Film Festival.
Duncan Kenworthy, who has produced popular films such as "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Notting Hill," stated that the advantage of the UK film and television industry lies in its abundance of talented individuals, with the superb performances of British stars like Hugh Grant and Colin Firth captivating audiences worldwide; the UK is rich in novels, such as "The Lord of the Rings," "Harry Potter," and the "007" series, providing excellent scripts for film creation. Kenworthy expressed that he has established connections with many Chinese directors and companies, hoping for more collaboration opportunities with Chinese counterparts in the future. "Cultural cooperation and creative exchange are the trends for the future development of the film and television industry," he said.
