Kinex Film Festival HK 2025

Kinex is Hong Kong’s intimate, accessible short film festival—focused on stories and storytellers often overlooked by traditional systems. We champion emerging filmmakers(first-timers, self-taught creators, and underrepresented voices) by providing a no-barrier showcase for films under 15 minutes.

Step into the future of cinema at the first-ever Kinex Film Festival Hong Kong—a one-day celebration of bold storytelling, creative voices, and film-inspired connections. Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker, a curious creator, or simply a lover of cinematic magic, this immersive festival is your gateway to what’s next in film.

What to Expect

• Exclusive Screenings of emerging and boundary-pushing films
• Live Talks & Panels with visionary directors, writers, and producers
• Hands-On Workshops to ignite your creativity and sharpen your craft
• Networking Sessions to meet like-minded creatives and spark collaborations

Why Kinex? We're more than a film fest—we're a movement. Kinex champions originality, diversity, and the power of storytelling to connect people across borders and backgrounds.

Tickets Are Limited Reserve your spot now and be part of a cinematic experience that’s fresh, fearless, and unforgettable.

Let the reels roll. Let your imagination spark. Join us at Kinex.

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About the curators and people behind the scene :

Ekramzeed Films—founded by the creative duo Nasrul Ekram and Zeed—is more than a production house; it’s a cinematic movement. United by a mission to capture stories that matter, they merge radically different visions into one powerful force: Ekram's poetic minimalism explores identity and intimacy, while Zeed's surreal, genre-bending style delivers arresting visuals and sharp social commentary. Their collaboration harmonizes contrast, creating work that's both intensely personal and expansively powerful. Beyond their own films, Ekramzeed is a vibrant creative ecosystem. They amplify fellow filmmakers through collaboration, mentorship, and shared resources, championing a core ethos: Storytelling is a collective craft. They don't gatekeep—they uplift.

IG: @ekramzeed_films

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EKKA Pictures is an independent film production house based in Hong Kong. Founded by a collective of young filmmakers with a fresh, new wave vision, EKKA Pictures is dedicated to telling unheard stories from Hong Kong. Embracing independent ideas, EKKA Pictures has pioneered a digital hub at www.ekkapictures.com to showcase diverse independent short films. This platform serves to connect filmmakers in Hong Kong, fostering a community that celebrates a wide range of genres, cultures, and styles. EKKA Pictures aims to be a central storytelling platform, merging filmmakers and bridging the independent film community.

IG: @ekkapictures

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be/longing is a community arts-for-education lab that harnesses the transformative power of storytelling and the creative arts to cultivate cultures of inclusion in Hong Kong. be/longing responds to the historical exclusion and erasure of Hong Kong’s ethnically diverse communities by: i. Carving out spaces for anti-racist public pedagogy that celebrate the richness of our community’s lived experiences and hi(stories), and ii. Engaging in relational, desire-centered community organizing that prioritizes care, co-creation, and collaboration https://belonginghk.wordpress.com/

IG: @belonging.hk

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Kinex Film Festival × Diversity Hub HK × The Filmmakers Journey: A Tripartite Alliance for Grassroots Cinema

Introducing our Collaborators

Diversity Hub HK: Community Roots & Empowerment

• Who: A multicultural community space in Chungking Mansions, founded by Christian Action, hosting exhibitions, workshops, and youth programs celebrating Hong Kong’s ethnic diversity
• Role: Supported our pre-festival smartphone filmmaking workshops for ethnic minority youth and refugees (August 2–3, 2025), where participants co-create micro short films. Offers transport stipends and mentorship, fostering practical skills and cultural belonging.
• Mission: Together, we’re breaking barriers to creative expression – because every story deserves a lens.

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The Filmmakers Journey: Amplifying Creative Journeys

• Who: Hosted by Nathan Han (@thefilmmakersjourney852), a podcast spotlighting Hong Kong’s unsung filmmakers, cinematographers, and creatives.
• Role: At Kinex, Nathan hosts a special live edition of the podcast, recording with featured guests Eric Tsang and Mitchell Hamal to discuss mentorship and industry navigation.
• Mission: Spotlighting Hong Kong's filmmaking spirit: Revealing the craft, resilience, and power of mentorship.

IG: @thefilmmakersjourney852