What is the 24th Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF)?

The 24th HAF unveiled 12 work-in-progress film projects, bringing together established Asian cinema stars and new directorial voices for presentation.

What types of films are featured in the HAF lineup?

The lineup includes a variety of genres such as comedy-drama, political drama, supernatural drama, and horror fantasy, with seven directorial debuts among the 12 projects.

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HK Film Forum Showcases New Asian Cinema

Q: When and where will the HAF film projects be presented?

The projects will be presented from March 17-19, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Summary

12 work-in-progress film projects selected for HAF
Projects feature established stars and debut directors
Films span various genres from comedy-drama to horror

HK Film Forum Showcases New Asian Cinema

The 24th Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) has announced its selection of 12 work-in-progress film projects. These projects will be presented from March 17-19, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The lineup brings together prominent Asian film stars and emerging directorial talent.

Seven of the 12 titles are directorial debuts, with filmmakers like Arvin Belarmino and Chahat Mansingka stepping behind the camera for the first time. These projects, mostly in post-production, are set to be pitched alongside the 30th edition of FilMart. Budgets for individual projects can reach up to $2.2 million.

The selected films cover a wide array of genres. "Good Trip" is a comedy-drama featuring Nick Cheung Ka-fai and Chung Suet-ying, while "The Sea Speaks His Name" is a political drama from Indonesia starring Reza Rahadian and Dian Sastrowardoyo. Other notable entries include "My Mother," an Indonesia-Japan-Hong Kong co-production, and "Ria," a multi-country co-production from the Philippines.