Kit Hung
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Kit Hung is an independent filmmaker from Hong Kong
. He studied film production in the USA and Hong Kong
. He attended the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for his BA in Design (Combined Studies), 2001 and a M.F.A. in Studio (Film, Video and New Media, 2005 respectively. Hung's films are supported with grants from Hong Kong
, the USA, Switzerland
and France. His films has won several international awards.
Hung is most notable for his graduation film “I Am Not What You Want
(2001)”. This film is significant in queer culture in Hong Kong as it challenges the stereotypes of Hong Kong gay men and gives a different representations
in homosexuality
in Hong Kong. "I Am Not What You Want
" was distributed both in Canada (V-Tape) and Hong Kong (Ying e Chi
). Competing with other commercial feature film DVDs, this 50mins, limited-budget, independence short film was held 2nd place in the sale chart in HMV
, Hong Kong for 11 weeks. It was also used as teaching materials in universities in Hong Kong for cultural studies.
Since 2001, Hung has been working in different film productions in China and Europe as an editor, continuity, assistant director and project manager. This includes Ho Yuk (Let's love Hong Kong) directed by Yau Ching and the contract projects from Radio Television Hong Kong
. He was also teaching in the School of Creative Media in the City University of Hong Kong
.
Hung also directed music videos for singers including Chet Lam
(Hong Kong), Signorino TJ (Switzerland)...etc
Hung is openly gay and has stated that his latest film, Soundless Wind Chime
, is "semi-autobiographical".
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. He studied film production in the USA and Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. He attended the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University specialises in professional education in Hong Kong. The University’s teaching units are grouped under six faculties and two schools; the Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, Faculty of Business, Faculty of Construction and Environment, Faculty of...
and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for his BA in Design (Combined Studies), 2001 and a M.F.A. in Studio (Film, Video and New Media, 2005 respectively. Hung's films are supported with grants from Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, the USA, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
and France. His films has won several international awards.
Hung is most notable for his graduation film “I Am Not What You Want
I Am Not What You Want
I Am Not What You Want is a romance movie produced by Kit Hung in Hong Kong in 2001. This movie is about 48 minutes.- Plot :...
(2001)”. This film is significant in queer culture in Hong Kong as it challenges the stereotypes of Hong Kong gay men and gives a different representations
Representations
Representations is an interdisciplinary journal in the humanities published quarterly by the University of California Press. The journals was established in 1983 and is the founding publication of the New Historicism movement of the 1980s. It covers topics including literary, historical, and...
in homosexuality
Homosexuality
Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...
in Hong Kong. "I Am Not What You Want
I Am Not What You Want
I Am Not What You Want is a romance movie produced by Kit Hung in Hong Kong in 2001. This movie is about 48 minutes.- Plot :...
" was distributed both in Canada (V-Tape) and Hong Kong (Ying e Chi
Ying e Chi
Ying e Chi is a non-profit organization formed in 1997 by a group of independent filmmakers in Hong Kong. Independent film makers of Ying e Chi include Vincent Chui, Kwok Wai-lun, Charlie Lam and Lawrence Wong....
). Competing with other commercial feature film DVDs, this 50mins, limited-budget, independence short film was held 2nd place in the sale chart in HMV
HMV
His Master's Voice is a trademark in the music business, and for many years was the name of a large record label. The name was coined in 1899 as the title of a painting of the dog Nipper listening to a wind-up gramophone...
, Hong Kong for 11 weeks. It was also used as teaching materials in universities in Hong Kong for cultural studies.
Since 2001, Hung has been working in different film productions in China and Europe as an editor, continuity, assistant director and project manager. This includes Ho Yuk (Let's love Hong Kong) directed by Yau Ching and the contract projects from Radio Television Hong Kong
Radio Television Hong Kong
Radio Television Hong Kong is a public broadcasting organisation in Hong Kong that is operated as an independent department in the government under the Broadcasting Authority. RTHK operates seven radio channels, and produces television programmes that are then broadcast through local television...
. He was also teaching in the School of Creative Media in the City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong is a comprehensive research university in Hong Kong. It was founded in 1984 as City Polytechnic of Hong Kong and became a fully accredited university in 1994. It has achieved fast growth in recent years and received international recognition for its academic achievements...
.
Hung also directed music videos for singers including Chet Lam
Chet Lam
Chet Lam is a Hong Kong based independent singer-songwriter whose style has been described by many as "city-folk". He is the elder brother of singer Eman Lam.-Biography:...
(Hong Kong), Signorino TJ (Switzerland)...etc
Hung is openly gay and has stated that his latest film, Soundless Wind Chime
Soundless Wind Chime
Soundless Wind Chime is a 2009 independent film directed by Hung Wing Kit , starring Lu Yu Lai and Bernhard Bulling. It was a 2009 Nominee for the Berlin International Film Festival's Teddy Award.-Plot:...
, is "semi-autobiographical".
Selected filmography
- In My Space of Loneliness (1999, 5mins, Hong Kong)
- Invisible People (2000, 35mins, Hong Kong)
- I Am Not What You WantI Am Not What You WantI Am Not What You Want is a romance movie produced by Kit Hung in Hong Kong in 2001. This movie is about 48 minutes.- Plot :...
(2001, 50mins, Hong Kong) - Buffering… (2003, 38mins, Hong Kong/Switzerland/Chicago)
- Soundless Wind ChimeSoundless Wind ChimeSoundless Wind Chime is a 2009 independent film directed by Hung Wing Kit , starring Lu Yu Lai and Bernhard Bulling. It was a 2009 Nominee for the Berlin International Film Festival's Teddy Award.-Plot:...
(2009, 100min, Hong Kong/Switzerland/China)
External links
- Soundless Wind Chime official site
- Kit Hung at International Film Festival RotterdamInternational Film Festival RotterdamThe International Film Festival Rotterdam is an annual film festival held in various cinemas in Rotterdam, Netherlands held at the end of January. It is approximately comparable in size to other major European festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Berlin, and Locarno...
- Invisible people at TransmedialeTransmedialetransmediale is an annual festival for media art and digital culture taking place for one week in February in Berlin, Germany. The festival engages in reflective, aesthetic and speculative positions in between art, technology and culture...
2001