Since 2018, HKIFF Industry has hosted the Film Lab, a five-day training programme offering lectures and one-on-one consultations to nurture the next generation of Hong Kong and Chinese-language filmmakers. This year, the programme features a comprehensive curriculum covering scriptwriting, cinematography, sound, co-production, distribution and marketing. It aims to enhance participants’ professional skills and industry knowledge while offering insights into evolving film trends. 

The 2026 Film Lab will take place from 24 to 28 August, selecting up to EIGHT Chinese-language projects, with priority given to Hong Kong submissions. Script Services Awards will also be presented, with winners receiving automatic entry to the HKIFF Industry Project Market in March 2027. 

Film Lab Selected Projects — Recent Achievements

▶　Film Lab 2025　◀

Heading South | Yuan Yuan (In-development)

2026 HKIFF Industry Project Market Aputure Award

Mama Mia Let Me Go! | Cheung Wai-yu (In-development)

2026 HKIFF Industry Project Market Taipei Film Commission Award

Somewhere in the South | Tan Ce Ding (In-development)

2026 HKIFF Industry Project Market Pica Pica Media Post-Production Award

2026 Udine Focus Asia – TAICCA Award

The Water Will Carry Us | Cheng Sei-hong (Work-in-Progress)

In post-production

▶　Film Lab 2024　◀

Naked in Glendale | Yan Haohao (In-development)

2026 Udine Focus Asia – White Light Award

Wake Me Up When the Mourning Ends | Lau Kok Rui (In-development)

2024 Golden Horse FPP – MORE FUTURE Award

2025 Busan International Film Festival APM – VIPO Award

▶　Film Lab 2023　◀

A Ghost in the Market | Chin Chia-Hua (Work-in-Progress)

2026 HKIFF Industry Project Market

Red Sea Fund Award & Kantana DI Post-Production Award