A Guide for Artists/Groups to Apply for Presentation/Sponsorship by the Leisure and Cultural ServiceLeisure and Cultural Services Department
Film Programmes under the Film Programmes Office
[Introduction] [Collaboration with Local Cultural / Film Organizations ]
[Submission of Proposals] [Selection Criteria]
[Selection Procedure] [Invitation for Specialists] [Museum Expert Advisers] [Enquiries]
Introduction
The Film Programmes Office is responsible for organising year-round film-related programmes such as film shows, seminars and other arts appreciation activities at cultural venues in the territory.
Collaboration with Local Cultural/Film Organisations
Organisation of film programmes is mainly through "Presentation" and "Programme Sponsorship" formats. For "Presentation", the Leisure and Cultural Services Department bears all costs and retains the ticket sales proceeds. As for "Programme Sponsorship", the Department mainly provides the venue, ticketing service and publicity assistance. The production costs are borne by the cultural / film organisations which are entitled to retain the ticket proceeds.
Submission of Proposals
The Office is open to proposals from cultural/film organisations and film personalities. There is no fixed format or schedule for submission of programme proposals. All proposals submitted will be equally considered. In general, a proposal should include a description of the programme including but not limited to a project theme, tentative film list, proposed period and venue(s), biography/background of the applicant, curator, speakers, filmmakers, administrator and the proposed fee with a breakdown of costs.
For programmes of major scale, proposals should be submitted 18 months in advance. For others, proposals should be submitted 12 months ahead. Due consideration would be difficult for proposals tendered less than 9 months in advance.
Selection Criteria
The Office assesses proposals according to the following criteria:
| (a) | Artistic Merit - programme quality is crucial and should have an impact on film culture. |
| (b) | Historical and Cultural Value - films of particular significance in film history or culture will be given priority. |
| (c) | Relevance to a Special Topic - whether the films suggested are relevant to the proposed theme or topic will be taken into consideration. |
| (d) | Audience Appeal - to cater for different sectors in the community, the assessment will take into account the tastes of both the majority and minority in society. |
| (e) | Audience Building - whether the proposed programme has potential for audience building or carries educational value. |
| (f) | Other Factors to Consider - room for cultural exchange, financial implication, venue availability, technical feasibility, relevant experience, merit and ability of the applicant, curator, speaker and administrator, etc. are also important aspects for consideration. |
| (g) | Organiser - For programmes jointly presented by and programmes sponsored by the Department, the organiser must be a local bona fide non-profit-making cultural body. |
Selection Procedure
Assessment will be made by the Office according to the aforesaid selection criteria at its regular programme meetings and if necessary, in consultation with the Film Advisers.
Invitation for Specialists
The Film Programmes Office is looking for specialists with professional knowledge of film and media arts to provide the following programme-related services, including:
- Seminar Speaker
- Moderator/Host
- Article Writer
- Translator and Editor (including subtitles)
- Film Checker
- Dubbing Artist (live dubbing in Cantonese for film screenings)
Interested parties are welcome to submit a full resume including relevant qualifications and experience together with the proposal by email (fpo@lcsd.gov.hk) for consideration (please specify the subject as “Invitation for Specialists”). If suitable programmes/activities are identified, we will contact the applicant.
For enquiries, please contact us by email.
Museum Expert Advisers (1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026)
Museum expert advisers are appointed by the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services for a period of two years to provide professional advice to the museums of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department on matters pertaining to the promotion of art, history, science and film, in particular the acquisition of collection items. Advisers specialising in the field of film are as follows:
(Names are listed in alphabetical order)
| Name | Professional Background |
| Mr CHEUNG Tung Joe |
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| Mr CHONG Ching, John |
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| Mr Allan FUNG |
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| Mr HO See Wing, Sampson |
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| Mr LAM Yuk Wah, Peter |
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| Mr LAU Yiu Kuen, MH |
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| Dr LAW Tsin Fung, Angela |
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| Ms Erica LI |
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| Mr SHU Kei |
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| Prof SZE Man Hung, Stephen |
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Enquiries
| Telephone | 2734 2900 |
| Fax | 2366 5206 |
| Address | Level 7, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong |
| Office Hours | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm From Monday to Friday (Except public holidays) |
| fpo@lcsd.gov.hk |