The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society has announced the completed line-up for the 2026 Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, featuring seven animation and six genre projects. Among the selected entries are works from established filmmakers Brian Tse, Carl Joseph E. Papa, and Zhou Jinghao. Three of the projects are already in active production or post-production stages, including the animated feature The Ex. These selections highlight emerging creative voices and diverse storytelling across the region.
The forum continues to serve as a key platform for international co-production development, supporting innovative narratives in animation and genre filmmaking. The projects reflect a broad range of themes and visual styles, emphasizing strong narrative foundations and cinematic potential. With submissions from multiple Asian countries, HAF fosters collaboration and investment opportunities in the global film industry. The deadline for project submissions was February 11, 2026, at 7:00 AM.