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Create Hong Kong (or CreateHK for short) is an office specializing in fashion, film, and media, established by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (China).
Elevating Hong Kong fashion design.
During an informal meeting and exchange of experiences with young designers in Hanoi, Mr. Gary Mak – Representative of CreateHK – shared: “Today, young designers are recognized as pioneers because they are a great contributor to making the fashion industry increasingly innovative and diverse. It can be said that designers are the ones who create lifestyle trends for young people globally, with their individual creations being widely accepted and disseminated because these designs bear a unique local imprint.”
Gary Mak expects the meeting to be a convergence point, connecting established Vietnamese designers with reputable fashion businesses from Hong Kong (China). This is also a great opportunity for the businesses to understand each other's potential and strengths.
Create Hong Kong organized a meeting for Vietnamese designers and filmmakers to promote the development of the creative industries.
Speaking at the event, Gary Mak shared his impression of the Vietnamese ao dai, a potential symbol of Vietnamese fashion, due to its many similarities with traditional costumes of Hong Kong and China. Hong Kong's unique position as a center for East-West cultural exchange will provide opportunities for collaboration and creativity for Vietnamese fashion designers.
The Hong Kong Fashion Week (HKFDW) is expected to be held annually starting in 2024. Through this program, HKFDW will bring together various fashion design events, held at different times of the year, incorporating innovative elements and creating activities that promote collaboration.
Led by CreateHK and in collaboration with leaders and trendsetters in the fashion design industry, HKFDW aims to foster a vibrant ecosystem for creativity, business development, and cultural exchange. This major event builds on CreateHK's successful track record of sponsoring various prestigious fashion events, including CENTRESTAGE, one of Asia's largest fashion showcases and events; the Hong Kong Fashion Summit, a regional sustainable fashion event; and Fashion Asia Hong Kong, a program that brings together designers, leaders, and industry professionals to inspire collaboration, creativity, and dialogue.
Bringing together established and emerging designers, international buyers, and fashion enthusiasts, HKFDW promises a dynamic program with runway shows, industry talks, and networking opportunities.
A dynamic program featuring runway shows, industry panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
Funding for 8 film projects.
In the film industry, the CreateSmart Initiative (CSI) provides funding for the development of creative industries, including co-productions of films and television programs.
To promote cultural exchange and enhance the presence of these collaborations in both Asian and international film markets, CreateHK provides a launching pad for co-producers through two grant programs that offer significant financial support to Hong Kong filmmakers wishing to participate in co-production projects.
The Hong Kong-Asia Film Co-production Grant Program specifically funds co-production projects between Hong Kong filmmakers and partners from other Asian countries, aiming to optimize the reach of these collaborations in Asian and international markets, as well as achieve in-depth exchange and mutual learning. The program aims to enhance international presence and cultural exchange through collaborative feature film and animated series projects.
The program will select up to eight film projects. Each approved project could receive funding of up to HK$9 million (approximately VND 29.3 billion), covering all production costs.
CreateSmart (CSI) provides funding for the development of creative industries, including co-productions of films and television programs.
