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Below is a list of Hong Kong Film Development Council members and their brief biographies:
1) Jack So Chak-kwong (Chairman).
Mr. So has served as chairman of the Film Development Committee since November 2005. He has held various posts in the telecommunications, transportation, securities, finance and property industries.
2) Gordon Chan Ka-sung. Mr. Chan is a director, producer and scriptwriter. He is president of the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild, and a member of the Projects Vetting Committee of the Film Development Fund.
3) Chan Wing-mei. Mr. Chan is engaged in the film-distribution business.
4) Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting. Ms. Cheung is a film director and member of the Projects Vetting Committee of the Film Development Fund.
5) Felix Fong Wo. Mr. Fong is a solicitor and chairman of the Liquor Licensing Board.
6) Crucindo Hung Cho-sing. Mr. Hung is chairman of the Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories Motion Picture Industry Association.
7) Bill Kong Chi-keung. Mr. Kong is a dedicated film producer.
8) Terry Lai Siu-ping. Ms. Lai is an experienced film and video distributor.
9) Peter Lam Kin-ngok. Mr. Lam is a film producer and chairman of the Hong Kong Chamber of Films.
10) Ng See-yuen. Mr. Ng is a film producer and director. He is chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers, Honorary Permanent President of the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild and adviser to the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
11) John Sham Kin-fun. Mr. Sham is both an actor and a producer. He is also executive secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers.
12) Nansun Shi. Ms. Shi. has extensive experience in the television and film industries, including production, marketing, distribution and promotion.
13) Suen Kwok-lam. Mr. Suen is executive director of a land development company, and is also president of the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies.
14) Wong Chi-keung. Mr. Wong is one of Hong Kong's foremost film critics.
15) Raymond Wong Pak-ming. Mr. Wong is an experienced director, scriptwriter and actor, and is chairman of the Movie Producers and Distributors Association of Hong Kong.
16) Wong Ying-wai. Mr. Wong has a rich public-service history, and has been chairman of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society since 2004.
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On April 14, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced the establishment of the Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) and the appointment of 16 non-official members for a term from April 15, 2007, to March 31, 2009.
The HKFDC is chaired by Jack So Chak-kwong, chairman of the existing Film Development Committee. Membership comprises the 11 current committee members and five new members.
Hong Kong Permanent Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology (Communications and Technology) Joseph W.P. Wong serves as vice chairman, while Secretary for Home Affairs Patrick C.P. Ho or his representative and Executive Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council Frederick Lam or his representative serve as ex-officio members.
Welcoming the establishment of the HKFDC and the appointments, Mr. Wong said the government is committed to promoting the development of the local film industry, which will benefit the overall economy.
“The HKFDC is a very important committee to advise the government on the overall policy and strategy for the short- and long-term development of the local film industry.
“We will also consult the HKFDC on specific measures to promote the film industry, including the detailed arrangements for the Film Development Fund with an increase in commitment of US$38.46 million, and an expanded scope to provide funding support for small- to medium-budget film productions,” he added.
The HKFDC is tasked to advise Mr. Wong on the following:
- The policy, strategy and institutional arrangement for the promotion and development of the film industry
- The use and allocation of public funds in support of the film industry
- The planning, coordination and implementation of publicly funded activities related to the film industry
- The merits of applications for public funding under the relevant funding programs
- The manpower and training needs of the film industry
- The promotion of film literacy in the community
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