Create Hong Kong (abbreviated as CreateHK) is a specialized office in the fields of fashion, film, and media established by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China).
Elevating Hong Kong fashion design
During an intimate meeting and experience exchange with young designers in Hanoi, Mr. Gary Mak - Representative of CreateHK shared: "Today, young designers are recognized as pioneers, because they are the source of great contributions, helping the fashion industry become more and more new and diverse. It can be said that designers are the ones who create living trends for young people around the world, from the creations of individuals but are strongly welcomed and spread because these designs bear a very unique local mark."
Mr. Gary Mak hopes that the meeting will be a convergence point, connecting famous designers in Vietnam with prestigious fashion businesses in Hong Kong (China). This is also a great opportunity for the units to understand each other's potential and strengths.
Create Hong Kong hosts a meeting of Vietnamese designers and filmmakers to promote the development of creative industries
Speaking at the program, Mr. Gary Mak shared his impression of Vietnam's 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 of East-West cultural exchange will bring opportunities for collaboration and creativity for Vietnamese fashion designers.
The Hong Kong Fashion Week (HKFDW) is expected to be held annually from 2024 onwards. Through this, HKFDW will bring together different fashion design events, held at different times of the year, incorporating innovative elements for and creating activities to promote linkages.
Led by CreateHK and in collaboration with industry leaders and trendsetters, 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 promotions, Hong Kong Fashion Summit, a regional platform for sustainable fashion events, and Fashion Asia Hong Kong, a programme that brings together designers, industry leaders and experts to inspire collaboration, creativity and dialogue.
Bringing together established and emerging designers, international buyers and fashion enthusiasts, HKFDW promises a dynamic programme with runway shows, industry talks and networking opportunities.
A dynamic program with catwalk shows, industry talks and networking opportunities.
Funding for 8 film projects
In the film sector, the CreateSmart Initiative (CSI) provides funding for the development of creative industries including co-production of films and television programmes.
To promote cultural exchanges and enhance the visibility of these collaborations in both Asian and international film markets, CreateHK provides a launchpad for co-productions through two grant programmes that provide significant financial support to Hong Kong filmmakers looking to engage in co-production projects.
The Hong Kong-Asia Film Collaboration Grant Programme specifically funds co-production projects between Hong Kong filmmakers and partners from other Asian countries, aiming to optimize the exposure of these collaborations in the Asian and international markets, as well as achieve in-depth exchanges and mutual learning. The programme aims to enhance international exposure and cultural exchange through co-productions of feature films and feature-length animation projects.
The program will select up to eight film projects. Each approved project can receive funding of up to HK$9 million (about VND29.3 billion) to cover all production costs.
CreateSmart (CSI) provides funding for the development of creative industries including film and television co-production.
