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ASEAN Film Festival opens in Hong Kong with focus on music and cultural exchange

The ASEAN Film Festival (AFF) has opened in Hong Kong, showcasing over 30 films from 11 ASEAN nations, including Timor-Leste, with a focus on music as its central theme. The festival aims to promote cinematic diversity, foster cultural exchange, and deepen mutual understanding among audiences, particularly younger ones. Beyond film screenings, AFF is facilitating filmmaking collaborations and networking sessions, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a 'Super Connector' for creative industries. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Advertising partner ·

    ASEAN Film Festival promotes cinematic diversity and fosters cultural exchange

    [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The ASEAN Film Festival (AFF) officially opened on August 20 at an event attended by government officials, Consuls-General, cultural partners, and filmmakers from across the region. Running until Septembe…