The HAF Film Lab is accepting feature length projects (pre-production or early-production stage) until June 19, 2023. *For emerging Hong Kong and Chinese-language filmmakers*

About the Program:
In order to support emerging Hong Kong and Chinese-language filmmakers in the region, Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) arranges a training programme Film Lab which provides lectures on subjects such as scriptwriting, cinematography, art direction and financing. Selected teams can also enjoy one-on-one consultation sessions with industry experts.

Eligibility:
– The applicant MUST be the copyright owner of the submitted materials, or is authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner of the submitted materials.
– Projects must be full-length (running time 60 minutes or longer) feature film project with a director, producer, scriptwriter and a production company attached.
– Director of the project has directed no more than 2 full-length (running time 60 minutes or longer) feature film.
– Projects should have a proposed budget.
– Projects must display a high market potential for Asian and/or international market.
– They must exhibit both artistic and commercial qualities.
– Projects should be at pre-production or early-production stage.
– Submission fee is applied to each application and is non-refundable.
– All submissions and supporting materials must be in both English and Chinese.
– All materials submitted will not be returned.
– Submission Fee: HKD$ 500
– Deadline: June 19, 2023
– Notification Date: Mid July 2023

Required materials:
– A completed online Project Submission Form (https://filmlab.hafapplication.com);
– One-sentence synopsis (30 words in English; 60 words in Chinese);
– Synopsis (100 words in English; 150 words in Chinese);
– Director’s Statement (100 words in English; 150 words in Chinese);
– Director’s Biography and Filmography (100 words in English; 150 words in Chinese);
– Producer’s Biography (100 words in English; 150 words in Chinese);
– Scriptwriter’s Biography (100 words in English; 150 words in Chinese);
– Production company profile (100 words in English; 150 words in Chinese);
– Treatment (1000 words in English; 2000 words in Chinese);
– Budget Plan (Please refer to the template);
– Full Script in CHINESE (in electronic format ONLY); and
– Submission fee.

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://industry.hkiff.org.hk/en/filmlab

Information about the payment can be found here: https://industry.hkiff.org.hk/en/filmlab/submission-period-and-fare

To submit to the festival please visit: https://filmlab.hafapplication.com/

We remind readers that the 6th HAF Film Lab will take place from August 28 until September 1, 2023. in Hong Kong.