經過五天的公開課堂、一對一劇本咨詢及提案練習，HAF 電影培訓計劃（Film Lab）於今日圓滿落幕。本屆「劇本咨詢服務獎」由《姑婆屋》與《風裡夜裡夢裡飛奔》奪得，兩項大獎均由文化體育及旅遊局（Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau）、文創產業發展處（CCIDA）及電影發展基金（Film Development Fund） 贊助。
此外，今年香港國際電影節協會首度與海南島國際電影節攜手合作，《朋友，放輕鬆》被選為「“青椰計劃”創投訓練營孵化項目」，團隊將獲得 10 萬元人民幣孵化資金及相關行業資源支持，推動同概念短片順利開拍並完成制作，將在 12 月海南島國際電影節期間進行放映交流。
兩位劇本導師陳慶嘉和葉如芬，將從今日起至 2027 年 3 月期間，為得獎導演高思約和舒輝提供為期半年的專業劇本輔導。同時，這兩個獲獎項目亦會直接優先入選於 2027 年 3 月 15 至 17 日舉行的電影業辦公室頂目市場，即第 25 屆香港亞洲電影投資會（HAF25），與第 31 屆香港國際影視展（FILMART）同期舉行。
The 9th HAF Film Lab concluded today, unveiling the recipients of this year's prestigious Script Services Awards: GOOPOR HOUSE and WIND THROUGH THE CITY, sponsored by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and Film Development Fund.
Additionally, this year marks the inaugural partnership between the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society and the Hainan Island International Film Festival, with EASY, MY FRIEND selected as one of the HIIFF Fresh Coconut Lab Selected Projects. The project team will receive RMB 100,000 in incubation funding alongside industry resource support to produce and complete a concept short film, which will be screened during the Hainan Island International Film Festival in December.
Renowned script mentors Chan Hing-kai and Yeh Ju-Feng will provide six months of tailored script consultation to the award-winning filmmakers, Kristie Ko and Shu Hui, starting from today until March 2027. Both projects have secured direct entry into the 25th Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF25), takes place from 15 to 17 March 2027, alongside the 31st Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART). | 
