The 20th ifva Awards – Finalist Screenings

The 20th ifva Awards – Finalist Showcases
Open Category 14/3 (Sat) 5pm \| agnès b. CINEMA This is the era of turbulence where all relationships seem fragile. *Rest Is Pending* questions the difficulty of living and dying peacefully in Hong Kong; YATRI captures the helplessness of a member of an ethnic minority group marginalised by society; 32 and 4 points the camera at her own family, peeling off layers after layers, the tension achieved is even stronger than that of a drama film; Guilty takes us into the life and mind of a prosecuted protestor. The portrayal of her family and work, anxiety and restlessness, adds a touch of humanity to the passion of the era… Ten finalists’ works tell stories on individuals, families and the community which illustrate the different emotions of the city and its people.
Animation Category 19/3 (Thu) 7:30pm \| agnès b. CINEMA “It seems that everyone is consciously returning to the most fundamental elements of creation, undertaking the most primal exploration of tools and images. Such a change also implies that the individual, distinct character of the animator can emerge through the works.” comments one of the judges, Justin Wong. Reality could be hurting so we let animation open up a broader realm of imagination. Let animations take us on a journey among birth and death, crime and punishment, and love and desire.
Asian New Force Category 20/3 (Fri) 7:15pm \| agnès b. CINEMA An Iranian girl missing her dad, Syrian kids living in displaced camps, Chinese mum fighting against pollution, Malaysian boy leaving his past behind… As jury member Ying Liang said “Ten years ago, I was a participant of the Asian New Force Category. Ten years later, the overall quality of this category has drastically improved. As I watched the entries, I cannot help but thinking that I need to improve again.” Ten Asian directors tell their stories through their own lenses.
Youth Category 21/3 (Sat) 1:30pm \| agnès b. CINEMA Youth is the bravery to live the moment without any fear. “What makes this year’s ifva especially pleasant is that we see a lot of sincere and genuine works, reflecting the thoughts of a generation. It is the voice of the new generation.” concluded Eric Poon, jury of Youth Category. These short films boldly showcase the school, family and social issues faced by youth through their own lenses which also are pieces of adults’ shared memories.
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Indie is...” Hong Kong Independent Short Films 1995- 2014 You should not miss these upcoming free screenings With after screening discussion. Free Admission, seat reservation is needed.
Stunning Creativity and Fantasy 12/3 \| 7:30pm \| agnès b. CINEMA Outstanding works featured in the screenings include: drama short film by Wong Ching-po. As if in an absurd fable, the female protagonist Fa-Fa is unreasonably obsessed with water taps; Jervis Suen’s The 8th: the creation of the world took GOD six days. In the 7th day, Adam and Eve were given birth to live in a paradise on earth however it did not end there; Nightmare by Cheung Ka-to and Law Wai-lok: Directors have borrowed a lot of ingredients from mainstream horrors. Manipulating these essentials, this independent video is tailored. From the plot to details, as well as in the sound effects, we can see many familiar elements… Seat Reservation>>>
Naked Truth 13/3 \| 7:30PM \| agnès b. CINEMA Screening also includes Desire of Egg. The director Wong Choi-fung self-documented her own thoughts the night before having an abortion, with topics including sex, reproduction, the chains bore by women and more. Another work featured in the screening is Sham Ka-ki’s first short film - Life Must Go on. As the jury Chan Wing-chiu pointed out, “The creativity of Life Must Go On is rooted in its origin--it captures the attribute of the present times. It is subversive for being seemingly a film about youth problem while exposing also the fact that the same problem can be shared by the elder generations. It is thought-provoking especially when it is voiced out by someone who is not even 18 years old.”; Tang Lok-to’s My Rose reflects his deep understanding of gay men, and expresses their innermost struggles and conflicts… Seat Reservation>>>
More free screenings: Alternative Heroes / Listen to the World 15/3 (Sun) 1:30pm & 5:30pm \| Lecture Hall, Hong Kong