Creator and Cultural Events Organizer
Since 2022, I have been curating the Hong Kong Film Festival in Paris (Festival du Film Hongkongais de Paris), the only festival in the city dedicated to showcasing Hong Kong cinema. Driven by a passion for cultural exchange, my vision is to bridge East and West through powerful storytelling.
In partnership with the City Hall of Paris (Mairie de Paris), the festival has grown from its debut in Paris to an extension in Annecy, attracting diverse audiences and engaging them in meaningful conversations about identity, belonging, and cultural narratives.
With each edition, I strive to create a platform that celebrates Hong Kong’s unique cinematic voice while fostering dialogue across continents. This journey continues to inspire me, challenging perceptions and connecting stories that resonate globally.
Chef Organizer/Curator - Hong Kong Film Festival in Paris
(Festival du Film Hongkongais de Paris)
Curator - Hong Kong: Échos D’Une Ville
Hong Kong: Échos D’Une Ville is the first Hong Kong-themed cultural event in Annecy, France, exploring Hong Kong’s cultural and historical evolution with a special focus on the iconic Kowloon Walled City. As the curator and organizer, I am honored to collaborate with L'Auditorium Seynod, an official venue of the City Hall of Annecy (Mairie de Annecy). This festival was born from my artistic residency at ESAAA (PAUSE), supported by the Atelier des Artistes en Exil, leading to a unique Carte Blanche opportunity.
Lieu: L'Auditorium Seynod, Annecy
Date: Octobre 2024
This inaugural edition of Hong Kong: Échos D’Une Ville is presented through three main pillars: cinema, theatre, and exhibition.
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Cinema: A cinematic journey through time, featuring Wong Kar-Wai’s classics and contemporary films reflecting Hong Kong’s modern challenges.
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Theatre: Voyage Expiré – La Voie de la Renaissance, a performance blending theatre, puppetry, and cinema, exploring identity and freedom.
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Exhibition: Échos de la Cité Cachée, featuring works by Greg Girard, Hoi Chiu, Pen SO, and Taejune RYU, revisiting the cyberpunk legacy of Kowloon.
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As the first event of its kind in Annecy, this festival aims to bridge East and West and celebrate Hong Kong’s unique voice by connecting its past, present, and future.
Production Assistant – HÉ - L'HARMONIE (Paris Station)
Bringing Asian productions to Europe is one of my core missions, bridging East and West through the power of performing arts and enriching the cultural landscape of Paris. Guided by this vision, I was the Production Assistant for the Paris station of the Chinese dance show HÉ - L'HARMONIE by Dance Company (Hong Kong).
This performance, titled "Le Sacre du Printemps", beautifully explores the theme of harmony and cultural dialogue through contemporary Chinese dance, perfectly embodying my passion for connecting diverse cultural narratives.
The first cultural exchange program between the Kowloon Walled City and the city of Siena. The project explored the similarities and contrasts between these two walled cities. I coordinated workshops with young people from Hong Kong and Italy, focusing on urbanism, collective memory, and visions for the future of their cities.
Co-organizer/Tutor/Director - Culture Exchange programe: Gioventù Murata: Kowloon Walled City x Siena (Hong Kong / Italy) 2018
An intercultural program in collaboration with the Italian company Topi Dalmata. I worked with artists from Hong Kong, Chengdu (China), Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, leading a 4-week intensive workshop in Siena with local art students, fostering exchange and collective creation.
Co-organizer/Tutor/Director - Travel to the West (Viaggio In Occidente (Italy)2019
Assistant Curator - Tai Po Youth Arts Festival (Hong Kong) 2016 & 2017
A 2-days Community Arts festival in Hong Kong with more than 30 art groups participating; Lok Kan was the Assistant curator
