HAF「電影培訓計劃」(Film Lab) 再度啟動，為新一代的香港和華語電影人提供寶貴機會。 第六屆活動將以實體講座為主，加上一對一咨詢，幫助參加者在劇本創作、電影製作和後期製作等方面提升專業技能和知識，更深入地了解行業發展趨勢，提升其電影計劃的吸引力。短短幾年內，培訓計劃已成為年輕電影人的關鍵推動力量，幫助新導演踏出重要的第一步。已完成的作品包括鄭陸心源的 《她房間裡的雲》、劉國瑞的《白日青春》、喬詩雪的《臍帶》、曾慶宏的《過時．過節》等。
本屆活動將於2023年8月28日至9月1日進行，選出約十二個華語電影計劃，香港計劃將獲優先考慮。所有入圍項目將競逐劇本諮詢獎項，得獎項目可獲導師指導完善劇本，並自動入選2024年3月舉辦的第22屆香港亞洲電影投資會。當項目拍成電影後，香港國際電影節協會可協助規劃參與世界各地的電影節及海外發行。
To support the next generation of Hong Kong and Chinese-speaking filmmakers, HAF has launched the Film Lab training program. Now in its sixth year, the Film Lab offers lectures and one-on-one consultations to assist young filmmakers in cultivating their professional knowledge and skills in scriptwriting, film production, and post-production. This program provides participants with a deeper understanding of the industry and helps enhance the appeal of their film projects.
The HAF Film Lab has become a crucial catalyst for young filmmakers, creating transformative impacts and helping them launch their careers. Notable success stories include Zheng Lu Xinyuan (The Cloud in Her Room), Lau Kok Rui (The Sunny Side of the Street), Qiao Sixue (The Cord of Life), and Tsang Hing-weng (Hong Kong Family).
The Film Lab will take place from 28 August to 1 September 2023, with up to twelve Chinese-language projects being selected. Hong Kong projects will be given priority. Additionally, Script Services Awards will be given out, and winners will also be granted automatic entry to the 22nd HAF in March 2024. Upon completion of the projects, HKIFF Industry can also provide assistance in festival strategy planning and international sales. | 
