{"id":29819,"date":"2025-08-08T19:57:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotelsalepage.com\/feed\/cision-pr-newswire\/hong-kong-digital-entertainment-associations-2nd-future-animation-ai-assisted-animation-production-support-scheme-experience-sharing-seminar-cum-premiere\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T19:57:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:57:15","slug":"hong-kong-digital-entertainment-associations-2nd-future-animation-ai-assisted-animation-production-support-scheme-experience-sharing-seminar-cum-premiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=29819","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association&#8217;s 2nd &#8220;Future Animation &#8211; AI-Assisted Animation Production Support Scheme&#8221; Experience Sharing Seminar cum Premiere"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"prntac\"><b>Six local companies utilized AI technology to assist in animation production,\u00a0<\/b><b>showcasing the charm of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> creative arts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 8, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA), supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) as the Lead Sponsor, is hosting the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> &#8220;Future Animation &#8211; AI-Assisted Animation Production Support Scheme&#8221; (&#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme). Following the earlier support for six selected local animation companies (&#8220;selected companies&#8221;) to participate and showcase at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market in <span class=\"xn-location\">France<\/span> in June, an experience sharing seminar is being held today at the Hong Kong Art Centre. The six selected companies are invited to share their valuable experiences gained from participating in &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme, as well as the challenges and achievements faced in the process of applying AI-assisted animation production. Simultaneously, the organizer announced its jury&#8217;s choices to recognize outstanding production teams and works. Following the seminar, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> premiere was held to allow industry professionals, the public, and media to appreciate the six locally produced original animations utilizing AI technology as assistance.<\/p>\n<p>We were honored to have Mrs. Lowell CHO, Acting Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries as the guest-of-honor, alongside Mr.\u00a0Gabriel PANG, Chairman of HKDEA., to present the three Jury&#8217;s Choice awards.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. CHO, Acting Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, acknowledged the positive feedback from the industry regarding the locally produced original animations under &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme and congratulated the winning teams.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Gabriel PANG, Chairman of HKDEA, expressed, &#8220;We are very pleased to successfully host the 2nd &#8220;Future Animation &#8211; AI-Assisted Animation Production Support Scheme&#8221; and sincerely thank the Cultural Creative Industries Development Agency for their tremendous support. The rapid development of AI is having a significant impact on global animation creation. As a vibrant and creative city, we hope this Scheme will help local animation talents accelerate their mastery of AI&#8217;s practical applications production, enhance efficiency, leverage strengths, and promote industry innovation and long-term development. Through participation in international exhibitions and exchange activities, we also aim to showcase more excellent and diverse local original animation works internationally, demonstrating <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> strength in the integration of art and technology and expanding more overseas collaboration opportunities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme aims to provide comprehensive support to the six selected local animation companies, assisting the local animation industry in seeking breakthroughs and innovations in creation, while exploring the potential of AI to support animation production and enhance the local industry&#8217;s capabilities in animation creation and AI technology application. At the same time, it helps local original animations expand into local and overseas markets, creating more business opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Building on the outstanding achievements of last year program, the response to the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme has been enthusiastic, receiving over 30 applications. The jury committee conducted rigorous evaluations and interviews based on the creativity and originality of the project proposals, design and artistic quality, narrative ability\/visual impact, as well as the company&#8217;s history, ability to complete works, technical capability in AI application, and commitment to the programme, ultimately selecting the six local companies and their works for funding:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>A maximum subsidy of\u00a0HK$850,000 to create an AI-assisted animation of 15-20 minutes;<\/li>\n<li>Receiving technical guidance for animation production provided by industry experts for free;<\/li>\n<li>Two interns assigned for free to assist in producing animations with the help of AI, and the interns&#8217; salaries were paid by the &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme;<\/li>\n<li>Free participation in the Hong Kong Pavilion at the 2025\u00a0Annecy International Animation Film Festival and MIFA;<\/li>\n<li>Participated in the experience sharing seminar cum premiere held on 8 August in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>, sharing learning and creative experiences in applying AI to animation production, and assisting <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> original animation in further applying AI;<\/li>\n<li>Receiving a series of\u00a0trainings on intellectual property using AI and its legal risks, latest AI tools and trends related to animation production.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The experience sharing seminar was successfully held today, followed immediately by the premiere of the six original animations under\u00a0&#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme, allowing more industry professionals and the public to appreciate locally produced animations using AI assistance. For more details about the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> &#8220;Future Animation &#8211; AI-Assisted Animation Production Support Scheme&#8221;, please visit the official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/futureanimation.com.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/futureanimation.com.hk\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>List of six selected companies of 2<sup>nd<\/sup> &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme (arranged in alphabetical order by company name)<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Company Names<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Work Title<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Animation Synopsis<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">924 Studio Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Kill Danny <br \/>1999<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">This is a short animation firm named: <br \/>Kill Danny 1999, which is the third <br \/>part of the Kill Danny trilogy, a Hong <br \/>Kong Action comedy themed IP.<br \/>Striving to pay tribute to the golden <br \/>era of Hong Kong film art and to<br \/>recreate the genre for a global <br \/>audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Astro Heart <br \/>Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">The Dream <br \/>of Helena<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">This is a story about Helena chasing <br \/>her dream. An accidental discovery<br \/>in the library sparks her interest in <br \/>astronomy. Despite her efforts, she<br \/>faces social challenges and unfair<br \/>treatment. How will she overcome <br \/>obstacles and find the strength to <br \/>move forward?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Company Names<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Work Title<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Animation Synopsis<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Free-D Workshop <br \/>Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Roboy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">At the edge of a vast desert, a grumpy <br \/>mechanic is thrust into a chaotic<br \/>adventure: when a nuclear-powered<br \/>robot crash-lands at his repair station <br \/>and a stranded rescue team member <br \/>commandeers his vehicle for an urgent<br \/>mission.<br \/>Joined by a magnetic robot with a<br \/>mysterious past, this misfit team must<br \/>navigate treacherous forests, unravel <br \/>the secrets of a catastrophic power<br \/>station shutdown, and overcome bizarre <br \/>challenges\u2014from malfunctioning <br \/>machines to personal conflicts. With its <br \/>blend of humor, striking visuals, and <br \/>heartfelt storytelling, this high-voltage<br \/>adventure sparks an unforgettable<br \/>journey of growth and unexpected <br \/>friendships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">ManyMany <br \/>Creations Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Nine <br \/>Awaken<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Waking up on time. Starting work on<br \/>time. Leaving the office on time. Having <br \/>meals on time. Going to sleep on time.<br \/>He works in a micro space station on a <br \/>tiny moon orbiting a mega planet, day <br \/>after day, night after night. Is it real? Is it<br \/>life? He never thinks about questions<br \/>like these until she shows up. She <br \/>wants to disrupt his routine. She tries to<br \/>short-circuit him. Why does she want to <br \/>do that? Will she succeed in saving him <br \/>from this loop?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Morph Workshop<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Silili &amp; Tree<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">The desire for balance seems a <br \/>fundamental aspect of our nature, <br \/>deeply rooted in our genes. Silili &amp; Tree <br \/>is a story delving into the idea of <br \/>balance, not just for individuals but also<br \/>for communities and the wider world. By <br \/>seeking balance, Silili harnesses the <br \/>power of frequency and resonance to <br \/>embark on a transformative journey <br \/>towards becoming a tree spirit. From<br \/>the moment she left her mother tree,<br \/>she, like the other elves, was searching <br \/>for an ideal to become, however, she<br \/>didn&#8217;t realise that her journey had<br \/>inadvertently harmed a tree but saved<br \/>the plants of an entire island.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Company Names<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Work Title<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Animation Synopsis<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">StepC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Depths of <br \/>Light<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">When matter collides, light is born\u2014but <br \/>what kind of light? What form will it <br \/>take? These are not choices we can <br \/>make.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><u>2<sup>nd<\/sup> AI-Assisted Animation Production Support Scheme &#8211; List of Jury&#8217;s Choice: (arranged in alphabetical order by company name)<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prncbts prnbrbrs prnbbbs prnbsbls\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Company Names<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prncbts prnbrbrs prnbbbs prnsblb1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Work Title<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen9\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Free-D Workshop Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Roboy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen9\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">ManyMany Creations Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Nine Awaken<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen9\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Morph Workshop<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Silili &amp; Tree<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>Photo Download Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/13MsTaZQ9kLyK-4qfGSoJaDYyu9AQ1g7Y?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Photo Link<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA)<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Established in 1999, HKDEA is a non-profit organisation aiming to promote digital entertainment development in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>. Its mission points toward the achievement of the following goals &#8211; boosting prosperity of the digital entertainment industry by fostering cooperation among local developers; opening up and development of digital market; enhancement of local technology so as to raise the competitiveness of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> production; promoting communication between digital entertainment industry and other related industries such as toys, entertainment and visual games; building a favourable image for digital entertainment; and protection of intellectual property rights and scrapping counterfeit products.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit HKDEA&#8217;s website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hkdea.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.hkdea.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 2024<\/span>, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> as <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia&#8217;s<\/span> creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.<\/p>\n<p>CCIDA&#8217;s website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccidahk.gov.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.ccidahk.gov.hk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b>Six local companies utilized AI technology to assist in animation production,\u00a0<\/b><b>showcasing the charm of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> creative arts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 8, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA), supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) as the Lead Sponsor, is hosting the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> &#8220;Future Animation &#8211; AI-Assisted Animation Production Support Scheme&#8221; (&#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme). Following the earlier support for six selected local animation companies (&#8220;selected companies&#8221;) to participate and showcase at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market in <span class=\"xn-location\">France<\/span> in June, an experience sharing seminar is being held today at the Hong Kong Art Centre. The six selected companies are invited to share their valuable experiences gained from participating in &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme, as well as the challenges and achievements faced in the process of applying AI-assisted animation production. Simultaneously, the organizer announced its jury&#8217;s choices to recognize outstanding production teams and works. Following the seminar, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> premiere was held to allow industry professionals, the public, and media to appreciate the six locally produced original animations utilizing AI technology as assistance.<\/p>\n<p>We were honored to have Mrs. Lowell CHO, Acting Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries as the guest-of-honor, alongside Mr.\u00a0Gabriel PANG, Chairman of HKDEA., to present the three Jury&#8217;s Choice awards.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. CHO, Acting Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, acknowledged the positive feedback from the industry regarding the locally produced original animations under &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme and congratulated the winning teams.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Gabriel PANG, Chairman of HKDEA, expressed, &#8220;We are very pleased to successfully host the 2nd &#8220;Future Animation &#8211; AI-Assisted Animation Production Support Scheme&#8221; and sincerely thank the Cultural Creative Industries Development Agency for their tremendous support. The rapid development of AI is having a significant impact on global animation creation. As a vibrant and creative city, we hope this Scheme will help local animation talents accelerate their mastery of AI&#8217;s practical applications production, enhance efficiency, leverage strengths, and promote industry innovation and long-term development. Through participation in international exhibitions and exchange activities, we also aim to showcase more excellent and diverse local original animation works internationally, demonstrating <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> strength in the integration of art and technology and expanding more overseas collaboration opportunities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme aims to provide comprehensive support to the six selected local animation companies, assisting the local animation industry in seeking breakthroughs and innovations in creation, while exploring the potential of AI to support animation production and enhance the local industry&#8217;s capabilities in animation creation and AI technology application. At the same time, it helps local original animations expand into local and overseas markets, creating more business opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Building on the outstanding achievements of last year program, the response to the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme has been enthusiastic, receiving over 30 applications. The jury committee conducted rigorous evaluations and interviews based on the creativity and originality of the project proposals, design and artistic quality, narrative ability\/visual impact, as well as the company&#8217;s history, ability to complete works, technical capability in AI application, and commitment to the programme, ultimately selecting the six local companies and their works for funding:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>A maximum subsidy of\u00a0HK$850,000 to create an AI-assisted animation of 15-20 minutes;<\/li>\n<li>Receiving technical guidance for animation production provided by industry experts for free;<\/li>\n<li>Two interns assigned for free to assist in producing animations with the help of AI, and the interns&#8217; salaries were paid by the &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme;<\/li>\n<li>Free participation in the Hong Kong Pavilion at the 2025\u00a0Annecy International Animation Film Festival and MIFA;<\/li>\n<li>Participated in the experience sharing seminar cum premiere held on 8 August in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>, sharing learning and creative experiences in applying AI to animation production, and assisting <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> original animation in further applying AI;<\/li>\n<li>Receiving a series of\u00a0trainings on intellectual property using AI and its legal risks, latest AI tools and trends related to animation production.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The experience sharing seminar was successfully held today, followed immediately by the premiere of the six original animations under\u00a0&#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme, allowing more industry professionals and the public to appreciate locally produced animations using AI assistance. For more details about the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> &#8220;Future Animation &#8211; AI-Assisted Animation Production Support Scheme&#8221;, please visit the official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/futureanimation.com.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/futureanimation.com.hk\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>List of six selected companies of 2<sup>nd<\/sup> &#8220;Future Animation&#8221; Scheme (arranged in alphabetical order by company name)<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Company Names<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Work Title<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Animation Synopsis<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">924 Studio Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Kill Danny <br \/>1999<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">This is a short animation firm named: <br \/>Kill Danny 1999, which is the third <br \/>part of the Kill Danny trilogy, a Hong <br \/>Kong Action comedy themed IP.<br \/>Striving to pay tribute to the golden <br \/>era of Hong Kong film art and to<br \/>recreate the genre for a global <br \/>audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Astro Heart <br \/>Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">The Dream <br \/>of Helena<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">This is a story about Helena chasing <br \/>her dream. An accidental discovery<br \/>in the library sparks her interest in <br \/>astronomy. Despite her efforts, she<br \/>faces social challenges and unfair<br \/>treatment. How will she overcome <br \/>obstacles and find the strength to <br \/>move forward?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Company Names<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Work Title<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Animation Synopsis<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Free-D Workshop <br \/>Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Roboy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">At the edge of a vast desert, a grumpy <br \/>mechanic is thrust into a chaotic<br \/>adventure: when a nuclear-powered<br \/>robot crash-lands at his repair station <br \/>and a stranded rescue team member <br \/>commandeers his vehicle for an urgent<br \/>mission.<br \/>Joined by a magnetic robot with a<br \/>mysterious past, this misfit team must<br \/>navigate treacherous forests, unravel <br \/>the secrets of a catastrophic power<br \/>station shutdown, and overcome bizarre <br \/>challenges\u2014from malfunctioning <br \/>machines to personal conflicts. With its <br \/>blend of humor, striking visuals, and <br \/>heartfelt storytelling, this high-voltage<br \/>adventure sparks an unforgettable<br \/>journey of growth and unexpected <br \/>friendships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">ManyMany <br \/>Creations Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Nine <br \/>Awaken<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Waking up on time. Starting work on<br \/>time. Leaving the office on time. Having <br \/>meals on time. Going to sleep on time.<br \/>He works in a micro space station on a <br \/>tiny moon orbiting a mega planet, day <br \/>after day, night after night. Is it real? Is it<br \/>life? He never thinks about questions<br \/>like these until she shows up. She <br \/>wants to disrupt his routine. She tries to<br \/>short-circuit him. Why does she want to <br \/>do that? Will she succeed in saving him <br \/>from this loop?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Morph Workshop<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Silili &amp; Tree<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">The desire for balance seems a <br \/>fundamental aspect of our nature, <br \/>deeply rooted in our genes. Silili &amp; Tree <br \/>is a story delving into the idea of <br \/>balance, not just for individuals but also<br \/>for communities and the wider world. By <br \/>seeking balance, Silili harnesses the <br \/>power of frequency and resonance to <br \/>embark on a transformative journey <br \/>towards becoming a tree spirit. From<br \/>the moment she left her mother tree,<br \/>she, like the other elves, was searching <br \/>for an ideal to become, however, she<br \/>didn&#8217;t realise that her journey had<br \/>inadvertently harmed a tree but saved<br \/>the plants of an entire island.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Company Names<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Work Title<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Animation Synopsis<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">StepC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Depths of <br \/>Light<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">When matter collides, light is born\u2014but <br \/>what kind of light? What form will it <br \/>take? These are not choices we can <br \/>make.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><u>2<sup>nd<\/sup> AI-Assisted Animation Production Support Scheme &#8211; List of Jury&#8217;s Choice: (arranged in alphabetical order by company name)<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prncbts prnbrbrs prnbbbs prnbsbls\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Company Names<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prncbts prnbrbrs prnbbbs prnsblb1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Work Title<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen9\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Free-D Workshop Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Roboy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen9\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">ManyMany Creations Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Nine Awaken<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen9\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Morph Workshop<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Silili &amp; Tree<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>Photo Download Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/13MsTaZQ9kLyK-4qfGSoJaDYyu9AQ1g7Y?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Photo Link<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA)<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Established in 1999, HKDEA is a non-profit organisation aiming to promote digital entertainment development in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>. Its mission points toward the achievement of the following goals &#8211; boosting prosperity of the digital entertainment industry by fostering cooperation among local developers; opening up and development of digital market; enhancement of local technology so as to raise the competitiveness of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> production; promoting communication between digital entertainment industry and other related industries such as toys, entertainment and visual games; building a favourable image for digital entertainment; and protection of intellectual property rights and scrapping counterfeit products.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit HKDEA&#8217;s website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hkdea.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.hkdea.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 2024<\/span>, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> as <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia&#8217;s<\/span> creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.<\/p>\n<p>CCIDA&#8217;s website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccidahk.gov.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.ccidahk.gov.hk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29819","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29819","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=29819"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29819\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=29819"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=29819"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=29819"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}