2nd HKOSFF - Shorts Program
2nd HKOSFF - Shorts Program
播放日期：08/25/2024 12:00 AM PST - 09/08/2024 11:59PM 美國西岸時間
Release Date：08/25/2024 12:00 AM PST - 09/08/2024 11:59PM PST
Closing Time
Runtime: 20:00
Overview
In 1983, my parents immigrated from Hong Kong to the United States seeking a better future for our family. They persevered through the ups and downs and forged their own path in a new country and culture.
Having fulfilled their dream of creating a better life for their family and future generations, they retired in 2013.
This is their story.
Director Biography - Sherwin Lau
Sherwin Lau is an award-winning filmmaker and educator based in New Mexico. Since 2006, he has worked on feature films, documentaries, commercials, and music videos and has collaborated with filmmakers all around the world. In addition to his filmmaking career, he teaches undergraduate courses at the Creative Media Institute at New Mexico State University.
No Brightness in the City
城市裡的光天化日
Runtime: 6:34
Overview
"No Brightness in the City" unfolds amidst the fading democratic symbols in one of Hong Kong's universities. This narrative weaves together themes of democracy, suppression, and remembrance in Hong Kong's academic institutions.
It emerges as a visual diary, capturing moments steeped in contemplative darkness and resonant silence. The 'City' here represents not only the name of the alma mater we hold dear, but also the very essence of the city we cherish and call home.
As Christmas eve approached in 2021, the "forbidden objects" of democracy faded away from three prestigious Hong Kong universities.
The shadow of Big Brother's hand then fell upon the fourth university.
"No Brightness in the City" revolves around the consistent observations of "someone" each time she returns to her alma mater, City University of Hong Kong. This visual diary began on Christmas Day and concluded after three months.
Yet, "someone" made the choice not to inscribe the pivotal moments into the diary.
Director Biography - Cheuk Sze Chan
In 2019, CHAN Cheuk-sze concluded her undergraduate studies at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong. Currently, she is pursuing a master's program at the Graduate Institute of Trans-disciplinary Arts, Taipei National University of the Arts. Chan aspires to nurture an enduring passion for the realm of moving images, a fervor that may pause but shall never find its conclusion.
Go Back Home
返屋企
Runtime: 9:40
Overview
Jona is a delivery cyclist living and working in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. However he still dreams of Hong Kong, but he is living the harsh reality he might made a big mistake, regretting his move to the Netherlands instead of living the live of his dreams.
Director Biography - Chung Dha Lam
Chung Dha is a filmmaker from the Netherlands and started working as a filmmaker since 2009 in Hong Kong after winning best Cinematography and Editing awards with the debut as a DOP and editor for a 48 hour film project short film in Hong Kong. After years of traveling between the Netherlands and Hong Kong, he is now mostly working from the Netherlands and building up his network and encouraging more Asian filmmakers in the Netherlands.
Up, Up and Away
無限，無限輕
Runtime: 14:00
Overview
“To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and must not fear darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest. “
TszChun is a shy kid who is always on his own. Facing many hard times and difficulties in life, he has no one to share with but his toy astronaut. One day in school, there was a drama show about outer space exploration. In between fantasy and reality, TszChun embarks on an adventurous journey.
Director - Kai Yin Canice Tam
The Dog Tied to the Shed
Runtime: 4:17
Overview
A mother recounts to her daughter about a childhood pet dog, and the drastic measures taken to survive poverty. A true story about my family.
Director Biography - Clove H. Lee
Clove Lee is a filmmaker based in New York, having recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in Film & TV. As a first-generation Hong Kong immigrant, they look to explore the Chinese-American diaspora in relation to family history and generational storytelling in their work.
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