Timeline
2024
- HKBU hosted the “15 Years of Cinematic Legacy: HKBU Academy of Film” highlight event at the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) to celebrate 15th anniversary of the establishment of Academy of Film.
2023
- Received donations from the Raymond Wong Pak Ming Foundation to establish the“Raymond Wong Pak Ming Foundation Film Scholarship”.
- Received donations from Ms. Lovinia Chiu Siu Yin continue to support “Chiu Siu Yin Lovinia Scholarship”.
2022
- Organized the Global University Film Awards (GUFA) 2022; Powered by advanced technology and fascinating virtual designs, the award presentation ceremony was broadcast live via GUFA’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
- Received donations from Professor Eva Man to establish Professor Eva Man Scholarship.
- Presented its first feature film, Pretty Heart, at premiere gala.
2020
- Launched Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Acting for Global.
- Received donations from The CCK Trust established by the late Mr Chan Chee Kheong to set up “Mr. Chan Chee Kheong Memorial Scholarship”.
- Received donations from Simon Suen Foundation and Media Link Entertainment Ltd for the Global University Film Awards (GUFA) 2020 ; the event was broadcasted by Kong International Business Channel (HKIBC) and Youtube.
2019
- Received donations from Ms. Lovinia Chiu Siu Yin to establish “Chiu Siu Yin Lovinia Scholarship”
2018
- Received donations from King Wai Group and Simon Suen Foundation for the 1st Global University Film Awards (GUFA) ; the event was broadcasted by Hong Kong Open TV and Hong Kong International Business Channel (HKIBC).
- Received sponsorship from Create Hong Kong, HKSAR Government for the 7th “INNO-Action! HKBU Academy of Film Seeds Project”
2017
- Received donations from the DC Foundation and Centum Charitas Foundation for the 14th Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival; the ceremony was broadcasted by ViuTV.
- Received sponsorship from Create Hong Kong, HKSAR Government for the 6th “INNO-Action! HKBU Academy of Film Seeds Project”.
- Co-presented the “Cinema Fantasia Hong Kong” exhibition with the Airport Authority (AA) of Hong Kong at the Hong Kong International Airport, promoting the uniqueness of Hong Kong’s film culture.
- Received the donation from HKS Education Fund to establish the Moral Education Fund to produce Pretty Heart feature film, the first project of the fund, to promote moral education.
2016
- Prof. Liu Sing Cheong, JP, supported the production of studio i Feature Film Project.
- Received a donation from Mr. and Mrs. So Kai Sing of Winnie Sanitary Product Limited, to support studio i Feature Film Project.
- Received a donation from the Simon Suen Foundation for the 13th Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival; the ceremony was broadcasted by RTHK.
- Received sponsorship from Create Hong Kong, HKSAR Government for the 5th “INNO-Action! HKBU Academy of Film Seeds Project”.
- Received a donation from the Kao’s family in support of The Professor Kelly Kao Memorial Scholarship.
- Prof. Elizabeth M. Daley, Dean, School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, by HKBU.
- Centre for Film and Moving Image Research set up with an aim to promote advanced and innovative research into contemporary moving images.
- The 4-year Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Communication (Film and Media Arts) retitled as “Bachelor of Communication (Hons) programme – Film Major” to offer a more comprehensive and intensive training in film, television, digital animation and media arts.
- Professional Programme in Film (Higher Diploma) retitled as “Higher Diploma in Creative Film Production”.
2015
- Received a donation from the Simon Suen Foundation for the 12th Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival; the ceremony was broadcasted by ATV.
- Received sponsorship from Create Hong Kong, HKSAR Government for the 4th “INNO-Action! HKBU Academy of Film Seeds Project”.
- Received a donation from the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation in support of the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation Scholarships and Bursaries.
- Received a donation from the UA Cinema Circuit Ltd. To establish the UA Cinemas Scholarship.
- Academy of Film Master Class Series launched.
- Final Year Project Awards established to recognize and reward students with outstanding performance in their final year projects.
2014
- 5th anniversary of the Academy of Film
- Received a grant from the HKBU Strategic Development Fund, to establish studio i
- Mr. Johnnie K. F. To was awarded the degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, by HKBU, and appointed Honorary Consultant by the Academy of Film
- Received a donation from the Simon Suen Foundation for the 11th Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival; the ceremony was broadcasted by ATV
- Received sponsorship from Create Hong Kong, HKSAR Government for the 3rd “INNO-Action! HKBU Academy of Film Seeds Project”
2013
- Celebration of the 10th anniversary of the MFA programme.
- Establishment and first year of Master of Arts in Producing for Film, Television and New Media*.
* Administrated by the School of Communication from 2014 onwards
- Received a donation from the Simon Suen Foundation for the 10th Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival; the ceremony was broadcast by ATV.
- Received sponsorship from Create Hong Kong, HKSAR Government for the Academy of Film Seeds Project entitled ‘Inno-Action!’.
- Received a donation from Prof. Albert Chan (former President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU) to support the production of student final-year projects.
2012
- Create Hong Kong, HKSAR Government sponsored the Academy of Film’s Seeds Project entitled ‘Inno-Action!’.
- Received a donation from Dr Simon Siu Man SUEN, JP (Chairman of the SML Group) for the 9th Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival; the ceremony was broadcasted by ATV
- Establishment of Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Creative Writing for Film, Television and New Media
- In response to changes in Hong Kong’s academic structure, the 3-year Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Communication (Cinema and Television) was integrated with several media-arts courses to give the 4-year Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Communication (Film and Media Arts).
- Mr. Ng See Yuen received an Honorary University Fellowship at HKBU
2011
- Received a donation from Dr. Simon Siu Man Suen, JP (Chairman of the SML Group) for the 8th Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival
2010
- The Communication and Visual Arts Building inaugurated
- Received a donation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to set up a full professional-HD and advanced-HD television studio at the Communication and Visual Arts Building for the Professional Programme in Film (Higher Diploma)
- Received a donation from the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation to establish Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation bursaries
- Masterclass delivered by Director Tsai Ming-liang
2009
- With the support of Mr. Wilfred Wong (former Chairman of the Council and Court of HKBU) and Prof. Ng Ching Fai (former President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU), the Senior Executive Committee of the Administration of HKBU upgraded the department and renamed it the Academy of Film
- Received a donation from the Film Development Fund, HKSAR Government, for the development of the Academy.
- Establishment of the Professional Programme in Film*
*Renamed the Higher Diploma in Creative Film Production in 2016
- Organised the 7th Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival; the ceremony was produced by Radio Television Hong Kong and broadcasted by Asia Television (ATV)
2008
- Organised the 6th Global Chinese University Student Film and TV Festival; the ceremony was broadcasted by TVB Entertainment News
2007
- Mr. Hou Hsiao-Hsien was awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences, honoris causa, by HKBU, and appointed Honorary Consultant to the MFA programme by the School of Communication
- Masterclass delivered by Dr. Hou Hsiao-Hsien, with more than 100 student participants from 30 universities
- Home Affairs Bureau, HKSAR Government sponsored the 5th Global Chinese University Student Film and TV Festival; the ceremony was broadcasted by TVB Entertainment News
2006
- Received a donation from Dr. William M. W. Mong, GBS (founder of the Shun Hing Group) to procure a full range of high-definition equipment for the MFA programme
- Home Affairs Bureau, HKSAR Government sponsored the 4th Annual University Student Film and TV Festival in the Greater China region*; the ceremony was broadcasted by Cable TV
*Renamed the Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival in 2007
2005
- Organised the 3rd Annual University Student Film and TV Festival in the Greater China region*
*Renamed the Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival in 2007
2004
- Mr. John Woo was awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences, honoris causa, by HKBU, and appointed Honorary Consultant to the MFA programme by the School of Communication
- Masterclass delivered by Dr. John Woo, with more than 120 student participants from 35 universities
2003
- Organised the 3rd Annual University Student Film and TV Festival in the Greater China region*
*Renamed the Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival in 2007
2002
- Organised the 1st Annual University Student Film and TV Festival in the Greater China region*
*Renamed the Global Chinese Universities Student Film and TV Festival in 2007
1991
- Establishment of Department of Cinema and Television
- Establishment of the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Communication (Cinema and Television)
1988
- The Au Shue Hung Centre for Film and Television named and inaugurated
1970
- The Department of Communication offered Hong Kong’s first film and video production course