A short film is an art form in itself! To celebrate this medium, HKLGFF will once again be presenting the Jury Award to the very best short amongst this year’s selections. Book tickets to watch the short programs and see if you can spot the winner!
As in previous years, we have a diverse group of Jury members who come from different sectors of the film and theater world, and we are honoured to have them at HKLGFF this year.
HKLGFF Short Film Jury Members
Yau Ching
Yau Ching has authored more than thirteen books, and directed more than ten films/videos. Actively involved in community organizing including co-founding an educational organization for sexual minorities in Hong Kong, co-founding a Sex Workers’ Film Festival in Hong Kong and the Asian Lesbian Film Festival in Taiwan, Yau Ching has worked as instructor and consultant for Gay Men’s Health Crisis’ “Living with AIDS” cable show, and is currently teaching at the National Central University, Taiwan.
Simon Chung
Simon Chung majored in film production in Toronto’s York University. “Innocent” (2005) is his directorial debut, followed by “End of Love” (2008), official selection of Panorama Special, Berlin International Film Festival. “Speechless” (2012) premiered at the BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, while “I Miss You When I See You” (2017) premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival. He is a founding member of Ying e Chi, an independent film distributor.
Yu Yuk Wah, Gia
Gia Yu is now the Artistic Director of GIA theatre (Glow In Art). Gia has collaborated with many schools, government bureaus and charities in supporting the development of performing arts, as well as providing arts education programs and producing public performances. Recent productions: LGBTQ+ Immersive Theatre “Rainbow Behind The Stonewall”, ” Rainbow Reflection”, “Stronger in a Wheelhchair”, “Clearer ina Wheelchair”.