HONG KONG , June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA) and sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the "Future Animation - AI-Assisted Animation Production Pilot Scheme" ("Future Animation" Scheme) provides funding and expert guidance to six selected Hong Kong animation companies for them to create original animated works with the assistance of AI, with a view to exploring the full potential of AI application to Hong Kong's animation sector. To showcase these AI-assisted original animations, HKDEA will set up a Hong Kong Pavilion at the "Annecy International Animation Film Festival and MIFA" from 11 th to 14 th June 2024 , bringing the six selected Hong Kong companies to international arena for exploring business opportunities. The opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Pavilion by the "Future Animation" Scheme was successfully held on 11 th June 2024 at the "Annecy International Animation Film Festival and MIFA".
Besides the presence of Mr. Gabriel Pang , Chairman of HKDEA and Mr. Pedro Leung , representative of CreateHK, other guests officiating at the ceremony include Ms.
Grace Li , Deputy Representative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels , and Mr. Chris Lo , representative of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in France , Spain and Portugal . During the Festival, the six companies of the "Future Animation" Scheme will join the Festival.
