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Chief Executive Donald Tsang says the Government will help local creative companies make further inroads into the Mainland market.
It will continue to seek more liberalisation measures under the Closer Economic Partnership Agreement.
Mr Tsang today visited two local creative companies to listen to their views on the Government's latest efforts to promote the industry.
He first visited Bliss Concepts, creator of the famous cartoon characters McDull and McMug. He also previewed the latest McDull animation film to be released in Hong Kong and the Mainland this summer.
"I am pleased to learn the film has been granted funding of $3.6 million from the Film Development Fund, amounting to 30% of the film's budget," Mr Tsang said.
"To train talent for the film industry, the Task Force on Economic Challenges has proposed to introduce elements of film and animation in the new secondary school curriculum of visual arts through the Film Development Fund. Such early exposure will cultivate student interest in creative industries."
Game development
Mr Tsang then visited Gameone, a digital entertainment group which functions as a media publisher, game developer and game agent. The company has won numerous digital entertainment awards.
This shows the creativity and quality of local game developers is world-class, he said, adding Hong Kong's game industry, with an asset value of over $500 million, is a strength that should not be ignored.
To enhance support for creative industries, the Government has formed a new office, Create Hong Kong, to co-ordinate efforts and resources among bureaux and departments.
In the medium term the Government will review its procurement policy for public projects to put greater emphasis on creative industries and facilitate participation by small and medium enterprises with creative expertise.
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