The local premiere of the film The Seventh Lie will be held this evening. The production budget for the film was $5 million, with government finance amounting to $1.8 million from the Film Development Fund.
Directed by emerging film director James Hung, The Seventh Lie is a fictional movie comprising four tales that depict the secrets and lies kept by couples living in modern cities.
The film has already won acclaim at the Barcelona International Film Festival and the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival.
The Government injected $300 million into the fund and expanded its scope to finance small- to medium-budget productions. Thirty applications have been approved involving total funding of $82.68 million since 2007.
The Film Development Council said it will continue to encourage local filmmakers to participate in international film events to promote Hong Kong movies.