Exploring Light and Shadow: Journey to Hangzhou Hengdian

Poster of Exploring Light and Shadow: Journey to Hangzhou Hengdian
20 MAY 2025 25 MAY 2025

PROGRAMME:

Exploring Light and Shadow: Journey to Hangzhou Hengdian 光影漫步：杭州橫店之旅

TRIP DATE:

20 – 25 May 2025 (Tuesday – Sunday; 6days, 5nights)

LOCATION:

Hangzhou & Hengdian

LANGUAGE:

Cantonese & Mandarin

QUOTA:

30

FEE:

HK$2,500 (Apply AFTER 2 MARCH 2025)

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT:

HK$500 Less (Apply ON/BEFORE 2 MARCH 2025)

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS’ FEE:

HK$500 (Only available for eligible applicants for the "Subsidy to Grassroots Youth for Participating in Exchange Activities Outside Hong Kong 基層青年境外交流資助試⾏計劃" and after approval of the funding scheme by the Youth Development Commission)

REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT:

$1,000 (upon full attendance of all the trainings, trip, and post-trip activity with satisfactory performance)

"Exploring Light and Shadow: Journey to Hangzhou Hengdian" aims to deepen students’ understanding of cultural development in mainland China by:

  1.  Film industry exploration focusing on the aspects such as production processes, aesthetic preferences, shooting locations, and commercial perspectives.

  2. Site visits and exchanges to experience the latest developments in the film and television industry.

 

What will you Experience? 

  • Participate in a trip to Hangzhou and Hengdian for on-site visits and exchanges to gain firsthand industry insights

  • Explore and discuss the latest trends in film industries of Hong Kong and Mainland China

  • Learn the essential video production techniques 

  • Create a short video synthesizing your insights, showcasing your understanding of film production and the Hangzhou community

  • Share your video and exchange insights with fellow participants

     

Key Dates: 
     
For Early Bird (to get $500 Discount):

Application Deadline: 2 Mar 2025 (Sun)

Screening Interview: 5 March 2025 (Wed)

Results Announcement: 7 March 2025 (Fri)

Payment Deadline: 11 March 2025 (Tue)

 

For General (1st Round): 

Application Deadline: 9 March 2025 (Sun)

Screening Interview: 11 March 2025 (Tue)

Results Announcement: 13 March 2025 (Thu)

Payment Deadline: 17 March 2025 (Mon)

 
For General (2nd Round): 

Application Deadline: 13 March 2025 (Thu)

Screening Interview: 14 March 2025 (Fri)

Results Announcement: 14 March 2025 (Fri)

Payment Deadline: 17 March 2025 (Mon)

 

For General (3rd Round): 

Application Deadline: 19 March 2025 (Wed)

Screening Interview: 18-19 March 2025 (Tue-Wed)

Results Announcement: 18-19 March 2025 (Tue-Wed)

Payment Deadline: 19 March 2025 (Wed)

 

Programme Timeline
DateTimeVenueActivity

27 Mar (Thu)
 		19:00 – 20:30 WLB301 (iCafe)
Orientation

7 Apr (Mon)
 		18:30 – 20:30
AAB612
Video Production Workshop 

14 Apr (Mon)
 		18:30 – 20:00WLB301 (iCafe) Pre-trip Meeting

16 May (Fri)
 		16:30 – 17:30

 

WLB301 (iCafe) 

Pre-departure Briefing

20 – 25 May
(Tue- Sun)
 		--Tour to Hangzhou & Hengdian

28 May (Wed)
 		15:00-17:00
WLB301 (iCafe)
Post-trip Sharing
     
Trip Schedule (Tentative, subject to change)

Schedule

Details

20 May 2025 (Day 1)

  • Departure from Hong Kong to Hangzhou

  • Visit cultural spot

21 May 2025 (Day 2)

  • Exchange with local school students 

  • Visit cultural spot 

22 May 2025 (Day 3)

  • Visit local company & cultural spot

  • Transfer to Hengdian

23 May 2025 (Day 4)

  • Visit  Hengdian World Studios & shooting

24 May 2025 (Day 5)

  • Visit  Hengdian World Studios & shooting

  • Visit the crew / the film set

25 May 2025 (Day 6)

  • Transfer to Hangzhou

  • Return to Hong Kong

     
Eligibility
   

The eligibility for this tour is based on the "Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland 青年內地交流資助計劃2025-2026" organised by the Youth Development Commission. Participants are required to:

  1. Be aged between 12 and 35 (as of the departure date).

  2. (i) Hold a valid Hong Kong permanent resident identity card；or  
    (ii) Hold a valid Hong Kong resident identity card and be enrolled in a full-time programme in Hong Kong. 

  3. Join no more than two mainland exchange programmes under this funding scheme during the current year (2025-2026), regardless of whether they are organised by the same group.  
    (Note: Participants are required to submit a declaration, and full payment with a refund issued later.)

  4. Priority will be given to UGC-funded undergraduate students and those who have never visited mainland China.

  5. Funded organisations must obtain participants' consent and disclose the personal information provided in the application form to the Secretariat. This information will be used by the government for surveys, evaluation studies, training/sharing sessions, programme monitoring, compliance with legal disclosure requirements, and other related purposes. The government reserves the right to disclose the information provided by applicant organizations to third parties for application assessment and programme improvement. 

 

Eligibility for the "Subsidy to Grassroots Youth for Participating in Exchange Activities Outside Hong Kong 基層青年境外交流資助試行計劃":　
   
  1. Currently receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA 綜援); or

  2. Receiving full grant under the “School Textbook Assistance Scheme 學校書簿津貼計劃” or full tuition assistance under means-tested schemes administered by the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (學生資助處全額資助).

 

>>>  Click here to Apply Now!!

 

Notes to applicants:
   
  1. Costs include flight ticket, accommodation and activities arranged by LIVE, excluding some of the meals and visa. 

  2. Successful applicants will be notified shortly after the screening interview.

  3. To indicate the acceptance of the offer, the programme fee has to be settled before the given deadline. All fees paid are non-refundable.

  4. Successful applicants must fulfill the travel requirements (if any) as required by the country and bear their own costs of visa application (if applicable).  

 

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