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‘A Ghost in the Market,’ ‘Somewhere in the South’ and ‘38.83’ Share Honors at Evenly Spread Hong Kong Project Awards

The 2026 HAF awards distributed prizes evenly among multiple projects, with three films winning two prizes each.
Each of the top winners received honors across different prize categories at HAF 2026 in Hong Kong.
HAF announced Asian Stories – Next Gen, a new feature film initiative to support emerging projects.
A funding and mentorship program for Asian Shorts was introduced, offering substantial backing for selected projects.
HAF disclosed travel subsidies under its Cannes market initiative for selected work-in-progress projects.
Chin Chia-Hua's 'A Ghost in the Market' was among the two-prize winners at HAF 2026.
Tan Ce Ding's 'Somewhere in the South' also earned multiple HAF prizes for its political satire.
Vincci Cheuk's '38.83' also secured two awards, highlighting cross-border Hong Kong-Japan collaboration.
The event closed with the announcement of Asian Stories – Next Gen and expanded mentorship opportunities.
Overall, HKIFF organizers reported strong participation with over 500 submissions from 70 countries.

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