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.

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”.

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.

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.

Received donations from Ms. Lovinia Chiu Siu Yin to establish “Chiu Siu Yin Lovinia Scholarship”

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”

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.

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”.

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.

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”

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.

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

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

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

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)

Organised the 6th Global Chinese University Student Film and TV Festival; the ceremony was broadcasted by TVB Entertainment News

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

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

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

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

Establishment of MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media, with donation from the Home Affairs Bureau of the HKSAR Government

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

Establishment of Department of Cinema and Television

Establishment of the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Communication (Cinema and Television)

The Au Shue Hung Centre for Film and Television named and inaugurated

The Department of Communication offered Hong Kong’s first film and video production course