The Hong Kong Film Awards, founded in 1982, prides itself as the longest-standing, most iconic and largest in-scale film awards ceremony in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Film Awards has a strong faith that ‘wherever there are Chinese, there are "Hong Kong films."’ For many years, Hong Kong films have gained high popularity all over the world as significant icons of Hong Kong culture. The Hong Kong Film Awards have also become a major indicator of Chinese-language films.

Hundreds of local and overseas media cover the Awards every year, along with the hottest actors, directors and heavyweight overseas VIPs. Additionally, global audiences watch the ceremony via TV and media platforms to witness the award winners in the 18 categories, Professional Achievement Award and Lifetime Achievement Award, giving a round of big applause to the outstanding filmmakers.