【Hong Kong Film Awards 2025】Live Broadcast in London｜Celebrating Hong Kong Cinema and Cultural Exchange in the UK

Experience the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards Live from London

On April 27, 2025, the Hong Kong Film Awards 2025 lit up the big screen at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, with a global broadcast that reached cinephiles across the world. For the first time, London audiences had the chance to experience the excitement through an official live screening hosted by HONG KONG MOVIE6, reinforcing the growing cultural bridge between Hong Kong and the UK.

London Live Screening: A New Chapter for Hong Kong Cinema in the UK

HONG KONG MOVIE6 hosted a special live broadcast of the HKFA 2025 in East London. Held at Rich Mix, this event gathered British film lovers, Hong Kong expats, and industry insiders to celebrate the achievements of Hong Kong cinema.

Event Details:
📍 Venue: Rich Mix, 4th Floor – The Mix, London E1 6LA
🗓️ Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
🕐 Time: Reception at 12:00pm | Awards Live Stream from 12:30–4:00pm
🎟️ Organizers: HONG KONG MOVIE6
✨ Features: Red carpet stream, full award show, fan interaction, giveaways

This event marked a major milestone for Hong Kong movie promotion in the UK, helping to grow the international fanbase of Cantonese-language films.

Hong Kong Film Awards 2025: Key Winners

The 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA 2025) honored the best of Hong Kong cinema. Major winners included:

🏆 Best Film: Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (九龍城寨之圍城)
🎬 Best Director: Soi Cheang (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In)
👨‍🎤 Best Actor: Sean Lau (Papa)
👩‍🎤 Best Actress: Jennifer Yu (The Remnant)
🎵 Best Original Song: Terence Lam (The Remnant)

The triumph of Twilight of the Warriors underscores a revival of high-concept, action-driven Hong Kong filmmaking — a genre long cherished by international fans.

Strengthening UK–Hong Kong Cultural Exchange Through Cinema

The HKFA 2025 live screening in London wasn’t just about entertainment. It served as a meaningful platform for UK–Hong Kong cultural exchange. With many in the audience being second-generation Hongkongers or film students, the event created a space for cross-cultural dialogue through the lens of cinema.

💬 “Watching the Hong Kong Film Awards in London made me feel reconnected with my roots,” said one attendee.
💬 “Events like this are vital for preserving and sharing Hong Kong culture abroad.”

This aligns with HONG KONG MOVIE6’s mission to promote East Asian cinema across Europe, starting with Hong Kong and South Korea.

Why Hong Kong Cinema Matters in the UK

With the UK’s rising interest in Asian cinema — from film festivals to indie cinemas — Hong Kong movies in London are experiencing a renaissance. The HKFA London live screening was a strong indicator of demand for authentic, high-quality cultural programming.

Events like this help expand the visibility of Hong Kong’s film industry, nurture cultural identity for overseas communities, and build new fanbases.