The Top Film Festivals in the World
| June 25, 2018
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Not only is the Hong Kong International Film Festival one of the largest film festivals in the world, it’s also one of the largest festivals that takes place in Hong Kong every year. Since 1976, around 200 to 300 filmmakers from all around the globe come to Hong Kong to screen their films.
To pick the films, there’s a rigorous selection process – last year, over 3,100 films were submitted for consideration. It’s a great festival to go to if you want to explore Hong Kong – the films are screened in 11 unique venues throughout the city.
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