HKETONY Fellowship awardee of ACCHK concludes exchange and research trip to the US

Supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY) and the Asian Cultural Council in Hong Kong (ACCHK), film programmer and arts curator Jacqueline Tong recently completed a three-month journey across 13 American cities.

As part of her sponsored research and exchange programme, she met with curators, filmmakers, artists, and scholars, and visited top institutions including Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Lincoln Center, Yale and Berkeley film archives, the Smithsonian, Gotham Film & Media Institute, and more. She also took part in mentorship and speaking opportunities, sharing her knowledge of Hong Kong and Asian programming with emerging creatives, and looking for opportunities for collaborations between Hong Kong and America.

"I'm most grateful to ACCHK and HKETONY for supporting my proposal. This great opportunity enabled me to learn more about America, as well as reflect on my work in relation to my hometown, Hong Kong," said Jacqueline.

"I was completely fascinated and moved by the dedication of American arts professionals, and their deep knowledge and passion. I felt most fortunate to learn from them, and my biggest wish is to bring my new knowledge and friendships back to Hong Kong, and also to bring the best of our city to America."