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The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) is a platform for filmmakers, film professionals and filmgoers from all over the world to launch and experience new film work. There are seminars, conferences, exhibitions, parties celebrating the festival community. The festival is committed to discovering talent, and it is also the premiere platform to launch films to the Greater China region and Asian market.
Screening over 300 titles from 50 countries in 11 theatres across Hong Kong, the 33rd HKIFF reached an audience of 580,000 people, including 4,500 business executives who attended the Hong Kong Film and Television Market (FILMART). The 34th HKIFF will be held from March 21 to April 6, 2010.
New films are featured as gala premieres, with the directors and cast presenting on the red carpet and inside the cinema to greet the audience. The Festival draws over 300 global members of the press. The festival is 33 years old.
As for the awards, there are five categories, decided by juries consisting of film industry professionals such as film critics, directors and film festival delegates.
1. Asian Digital Competition
2. Humanitarian Awards for Documentaries
3. FIPRESCI Awards
4. SIGNIS Awards
5. The 4th Fresh Wave Short Film Competition
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