Development of Audio Description Services for Hong Kong Films Project 2020-2022 “Audio Description Training Programme of Film” Kick off Ceremony

The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB), with the support from the Film Development Fund, launched a two-year “Development of Audio Description Services for Hong Kong Films Project”. Apart from promoting (AD service in film, in order to train more audio describers and establish professional qualification for them, a nine-month “Audio Description Training Programme of Film” will be organized.

 

A kick-off ceremony of the aforesaid training programme was organized on 13 May 2021 at the auditorium of HKSB, officiating guest included Mr. Mak Sing Hei, Gary, Assistant Head of CreateHK(2)/SG of Film Development Council. Guests from film industry, cultural and academic fields attended to show support of the AD service development including Mr John Chong, famous film producer. Top management and representatives from different film companies and film associations, to name a few: Golden Scene Company Limited, Media Asia Film, Mei Ah Entertainment Group Co., Ltd, Emperor Motion Pictures, One Cool Production Limited, Intercontinental Film Distributors (H.K.) Ltd., Universe Entertainment, Hong Kong Theatres Association Ltd, Hong Kong Screenwriters' Guild, HKIFF Society and Hong Kong Arts Centre , attended the ceremony.

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