How Hong Kong Filmart Is Navigating Industry Tech Disruption & Geopolitical Tension

Entering its 30th edition this year, Hong Kong Filmart is taking place at a time of unprecedented tech disruption in the media and entertainment industry, as well as political strife across huge swathes of the world. 

At the time of writing, Filmart organizers the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) were still assessing the impact on visitor numbers of the on-going US-Iran conflict, although as most overseas participants are traveling from within the region, cancelations may be limited. However, there are other events closer to home that are likely giving the organizers a major headache. 

Scheduled for March 17-20 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Filmart provides a platform for the film, streaming, animation and technology industries through a physical sales market, extensive conference program and series of business matching and networking events. 

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