Hong Kong’s FilMart celebrates a milestone this year, marking 30 years as the linchpin of Asia’s film and television market. From its origins as a regional trade hub to its current stature as a global meeting point for producers, distributors and innovators, FilMart has consistently reflected the evolution of the entertainment industry itself. This year’s edition runs through March 20 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
“When we launched FilMart in 1997, we identified a critical gap in the global film trade infrastructure,” says Candas Yeung, associate director of service promotion at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Hktdc), the event organizer. “While Hong Kong was already celebrated as the ‘Hollywood of the East,’ the industry lacked a centralized, home-ground business platform in Asia. FilMart was designed to be that bridge — providing a familiar, efficient environment where international distributors could connect with Chinese mainland studios and Asian producers.
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