PRODUCERS CONNECT AT HONG KONG FILMART

PRODUCERS CONNECT

HONG KONG FILMART

Bridging Visions was honoured to support the first edition of Producers Connect, a key initiative organised by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB), the Creative Industries Development Agency Hong Kong (CCIDAHK), the Hong Kong Film Development Council, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, held during FILMART 2025.

This multi-day programme created a vital platform for international producers and industry leaders to engage in forward-thinking conversations, share strategic insights, and forge global collaborations.

Programme Highlights:

Fireside Chat I – Market Talk Series
March 17 | 11:00–13:00
An energising opening session with dynamic voices from Indonesia, the UK, and Saudi Arabia.

Guest Speakers:
Yulia Evina Bhara, CEO & Producer, KawanKawan Media (Indonesia)
Emad Eskandar, Head of Red Sea Fund, Red Sea Film Foundation (Saudi Arabia)
Agnieszka Moody, Head of International Relations, British Film Institute (UK)
Attica A. Dakhil, International Co-production Fund Manager, UK Global Screen Fund, British Film Institute (UK)

Panel Discussion-International Coproduction: Balancing Risks and Rewards
18 March 2025 | 15:30–17:00
A thought-provoking exchange on navigating the complexities of co-production.

Guest Speakers:
Gabriela Tocchio, xecutive Producer, Gullane (Brazil)
Si En Tan, Managing Director & Producer, MOMO Film (Singapore)
Justin Hyunwoo Kim, Head of International Film Production, CJ ENM (Korea)
Eric Lin, General Manager, International Content Development Centre, Alibaba Pictures (Mainland China)

Natacha Devillers, Producer, Les Petites Lumières (France)
Emad Eskandar, Head of Red Sea Fund, Red Sea Film Foundation (Saudi Arabia)
Moderated by Lorna Tee, Curator, mylab (Malaysia)

Workshop I – Unlocking Funding for Your Film: The Secrets of International Coproduction
March 19 | 12:45–14:15
This session offered hands-on guidance on accessing global financing networks.

Guest Speakers:
Cristiano Bortone, CEO, Orisa Produzioni (Italy)

Workshop II – From Local to Global: Crafting an International Strategy for Your Film
March 19 | 14:30–16:00
Focused on positioning projects for the international market, this workshop fostered practical dialogue between Hong Kong filmmakers and international professionals.

Guest Speakers:
Cedric Behrel, CEO, Co-Founder & Director, Trinity CineAsia (UK)

Fan Zhang, Producer, Yiyi Pictures (Mainland China)

The Producers Connect programme successfully created a space for productive exchange, capacity-building, and the strengthening of co-production frameworks between Hong Kong and the global industry.