Media

University Artists Scheme: Thinking and Seeing through Films: In Dialogue with Ann HUI and Peter Ho-sun CHAN

02 Oct 2009

 

A dialogue session with two of our University Artists, Ann Hui (許鞍華) and Peter Ho-sun Chan (陳可辛) where they will talk about their visions on film art and filmmaking.

Members of the media are cordially invited to attend the film talk. Details are as follows:

Date: 8 October 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 6 pm
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong

Speakers:
- Director Ann Hui
- Director Peter Ho-sun Chan
- Dr Esther M.K. Cheung (Associate Prof., Comparative Literature, HKU)

Topics include:
- Film art as sources of creative thoughts and intellectual stimulations
- The current state of Hong Kong film industry in light of the impact of globalization and the rise of China
- The future of Hong Kong cinema

The two directors will also share their valuable experiences in filmmaking with young people who aspire to work in the creative industry. Limited seats are available for the public. For details, please contact Faculty of Arts, HKU (Tel:2219 4724)

The programme will be conducted in English.

About the University Artists Scheme:
The UAS, with its focus on artists of international calibre, is the first of its kind at the University of Hong Kong. We bring world-renowned artists to the campus to enrich the lives of our students. The artists will pursue projects and activities in the form of lectures, workshops, screenings, exhibitions, and performances. They will have an opportunity to work closely with colleagues, practitioners, and students in the University and in the general community.

For media enquiries, please contact: Ms Phyllis Mak, Programme Manager, Arts Faculty, HKU (Tel: 2859 8048, email: kpmak@hku.hk) or Ms Trinni Choy, Assistant Director (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office, (Tel: 2859 2606, email: pychoy@hku.hk)