Mon, Jul 29
|Midtown, New York (Exact Location TBD)
Fireside Chat with Hong Kong Film Producer John Chong & Actor Philip Ng
Join us for a night of inspiration, insight, and cultural celebration with Hong Kong Film Producer John Chong & Actor Philip Ng on July 29!
Time & Location
Jul 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Midtown, New York (Exact Location TBD)
About the Event
Fireside Chat with Hong Kong Film Producer John Chong & Actor Philip Ng
光影者：香港電影監製莊澄先生 及 演員伍允龍先生
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Fireside Chat with veteran Hong Kong film producer John Chong (莊澄) and renowned actor Philip Ng (伍允龍).
This one-of-a-kind event offers a rare chance to dive into the vibrant world of Hong Kong cinema from two fascinating perspectives. Immerse yourself in the art and business of filmmaking, from conceptualization to execution, as John Chong and Philip Ng share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs.
紐約香港協會誠意邀請你參與引人入勝的「光影者：香港電影監製莊澄先生 及 演員伍允龍先生」座談會。
該千載一時的活動將從監製及演員的角度探討香港電影的奧妙。莊澄先生和伍允龍先生將分享他們在光影世界中，穿梭於創作至執行的有趣經驗、挑戰和成功。
Event Details
- Date: July 29, 2024 (Monday)
- Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET (Registration starts at 6 pm)
- Venue: Midtown, New York (Exact location will be revealed in the confirmation email to be sent out before the event)
- Organizers: Hong Kong Association of New York (HKANY), supported by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York
- Admissions: Complimentary for HKANY Members, $45 for Non-Members
Esteemed Guest Speakers
Veteran producer and Co-founder of Media Asia Group, Chong has worked in the film industry for nearly 40 years. He has served as a Hong Kong Film Development Council member and the Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild Chairman.
As a screenwriter, producer, and presenter, he has worked on over a hundred films, including the Infernal Affairs series (無間道), Initial D (頭文字D), Beast Cops (野獸刑警), Z Storm (Z風暴) and Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (九龍城寨之圍城).
Philip Ng is a Hong Kong-born American actor, martial artist, and action choreographer. He began his study of martial arts learning Choy Lay Fut from his father while growing up in Chicago, and went on to master Ving Tsun, Taekwondo, Western Boxing, Muay Thai, and Escrima.
Ng’s first major role was in Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (惡戰) and he played Bruce Lee in the 2016 American action film Birth of the Dragon. He is also known for his prominent roles in the drama series A Fist Within Four Walls (城寨英雄) and the film Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (九龍城寨之圍城).
Note: Event details are subject to change. For inquiries, please email contact@hkany.org.