Andrew Lau to join 37th HKIFF as Filmmaker in Focus|劉偉強獲邀為第三十七屆香港國際電影節焦點影人

The highly anticipated programme of the 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), running from 17 March – 2 April 2013, is yet to unveil, but organiser The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) revealed some exciting news today with its announcement of the 2013 Filmmaker in Focus – the remarkably successful director and veteran cinematographer Andrew LAU Wai-keung. The HKIFF's tribute to the ever-evolving filmmaker will include a representative retrospective programme, a public seminar, and, continuing the celebrated tradition of the Filmmaker in Focus series, the publication of a special bilingual catalogue.

"It is such a nice surprise to be invited to be the 37th HKIFF Filmmaker in Focus," said Lau. "I hope film buffs in town will share my excitement at the opportunity of revisiting my past works. More importantly, it encourages me to reflect on the meaning of filmmaking once again, and to move beyond limits and explore new possibilities in the future."

Offering an all-encompassing look at Lau's career that spans more than 30 years, the 37th HKIFF will screen 12 films directed or lensed by the dedicated filmmaker, including

City on Fire (1987), As Tears Go By (1988), Young and Dangerous (1996), The Stormriders (1998), Infernal Affairs (2002), Initial D (2005) and The Guillotines (2012). He will also attend the "Face to Face" seminar presented by the Jockey Club Cine Academy (JCCA) to share his far-reaching experience in the industry and incisive insights into Hong Kong cinema. **To be held at 2:30pm on 28 March 2013 (Thu) at Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the seminar will be open to free registration online at

http://jcca.hkiff.org/ from 3 December 2012.** Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of a bilingual catalogue, featuring in-depth interviews and professional reviews.

"Lau strides across all genres. Always quick and nimble, he strikes a perfect balance between art and entertainment, amazing us with his virtuosity and professionalism," commented LI Cheuk-to, Artistic Director of HKIFFS. "Indeed we are truly honoured to have him as our Filmmaker in Focus for the 37th HKIFF."| 第三十七屆香港國際電影節將於2013年3月17日至4月2日舉行，主辦機構香港國際電影 節協會今天宣佈，來屆電影節之「焦點影人」為本地著名導演及攝影師劉偉強先生。協會將透過公開講座、舊作放映等節目向劉偉強致敬，並秉承「焦點影人」系列 的傳統，出版影迷珍而重之的中英雙語專題特刊。

劉偉強表示：「能成為第三十七屆香港國際電影節的焦點影人，是一份特別的驚喜。其實不只觀眾，就連我自己，也非常珍惜這個機會去檢視過往作品，重新思考電影工作的價值和意義。更重要的是，我會提醒自己不要故步自封，力求進步、突破，拍出更多更好的電影。」

第三十七屆香港國際電影節將放映《龍虎風雲》(1987)、《旺角卡門》(1988)、《古惑仔之人在江湖》(1996)、《風雲雄霸天下》 (1998)、《無間道》(2002)、《頭文字D》(2005)、《血滴子》(2012)等12部劉偉強執導或攝影的作品，讓影迷全面回顧其創作歷程。 劉偉強更將出席賽馬會電影學堂活動「香港名家講座」，暢談從影三十年的經驗和心得，以及對香港電影的獨到見解。 講座於2013年3月28日（星期四）下午2時30分假香港文化中心大劇院舉行，由今年 12月3日起接受網上報名，免費入場( http://jcca.hkiff.org/)。 參加者更可獲贈專題特刊一本，內容包括深入訪問、作品總覽及專業評論。

香港國際電影節協會藝術總監李焯桃表示：「劉偉強拍盡各種類型，作風快捷靈活，且擅於拿捏娛樂與藝術的平衡，其純熟技藝和專業精神令人佩報。他應邀以焦點影人身份參與第三十七屆香港國際電影節，我們感到非常榮幸。」