Tai Kwun Movie Steps- Hong Kong Animation Express (Nov - Dec 2023)

Tai Kwun Movie Steps – Hong Kong Animation Express

Tai Kwun once again inviting local veteran animator Lo Che Ying to curate a selection of works from the Animation Support Program (ASP). From November to December, we will organize five screening programs where audiences can enjoy original works by multiple Hong Kong animators at the semi-outdoor Laundry Steps. These works showcase the unique styles, diverse subject matters, and different animation techniques of various production teams.

Some of the participating works and creative teams have received awards at domestic and international film festivals, gaining recognition on the international stage. Everyone is cordially invited to witness the outstanding achievements of Hong Kong animation and enjoy the works of a talented group of local animators!

The majority of the 11 selected animated short films are predominantly hand-drawn, each showcasing a different little story based on the director's artistic vision. "HOME" is set in an animal shelter, characterized by a unique art style that is heartwarming and touching. "Pearl" presents abstract visuals with strong color contrasts, conveying a sense of underlying emotions. Both "You build a home in my mind" and "Nyala" are drawn with a personal touch, rich in artistic sensibility, while "Floor Elf" is another stop-motion animation film.

Screening List: HOME, River of Memories, R.I.P. Rest In Pinky, Pearl, Nyala, Floor Elf, Follow the Light, Cat Mask Boy’s Summer Holiday, You build a home in my mind, GO OFF SCRIPT, 3 3 Bakery

Some of the screening dates will include sharing sessions, where we have invited the talented creators behind the animations to engage in a live dialogue with the audience and share their creative insights. This provides a unique opportunity for the audience to not only appreciate exceptional local animation works but also gain a deeper understanding of the animation production process and the creative concepts behind them.

Date: 5 November 2023
Time: around 4:45pm (after the screening of Inheritance)
Guest speaker: Veteran animator Neco Lo Che-ying, director Allen Kai and director Crystal Tai

Date: 19 November 2023
Time: around 4:45pm (after the screening of Tatakai Hime – Dictator’s Wrath)
Guest speaker: Veteran animator Neco Lo Che-ying, director Hyden Mok and director Hoichiu

Date: 10 December 2023
Time: around 4:42pm (after the screening of Half)
Guest speaker: Veteran animator Neco Lo Che-ying, director Nic Ho, producer Ivana Lai and director Timmy Lee

*All screening sharing sessions will be conducted in Cantonese.