Sunny Chan _ To: Us Who Grew Up Watching Hong Kong Films (Expanded Edition) _ Hong Kong & Macau Exclusive

Author: Sunny Chan Publisher: Bright Culture Size: 150mm x 210mm Pages: 216 ISBN: 978-988-8884-43-8 Publication Date: April 2025 【Synopsis】 This is an expanded edition, with 7 new articles. Sunny Chan, who is also a director, screenwriter, and lecturer at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, presents his first collection of film essays. He discusses cinema, actors, filmmaking, award ceremonies, and film culture. Addressing the Hong Kong film industry, affected by the pandemic, mainstream Hollywood blockbusters, and co-productions, Sunny believes the most effective way to change the current situation is to get hands-on and do the work. This principle applies broadly; Sunny's message extends beyond just Hong Kong cinema. For Hongkongers, fulfilling our own responsibilities and diligently passing on knowledge in every industry and role is how we can best face the challenges ahead. 【Author Biography】 Sunny Chan Director and screenwriter of the films "The Way We Keep On Dancing" and the "Table for Six" series. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Screenwriting from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, School of Film and Television. After graduation, he entered the film industry as a screenwriter and later obtained a Master of Arts in Chinese Literature from Lingnan University. He is currently a lecturer in Screenwriting and Creative Development at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, School of Film and Television. He has contributed to the screenplays of numerous films, including "July Rhapsody" (2001), the "Love Undercover" series (2002-2005), "My Sweetie" (2003), and "2 Young" (2004). Since 2018, he has directed films. His directorial and screenwriting work, "The Way We Keep On Dancing" (2018) and "Table for Six" (2022), earned him nominations for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best New Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Notably, "Table for Six" became the highest-grossing Hong Kong Chinese comedy film of all time, with a box office revenue exceeding HK$77 million. Beyond filmmaking, he has also engaged in various other creative projects. His work includes stage plays "The Way of Innovation" (2023) and "Table for Six – The Stage Play" (2023); music video direction for "A Tree of Hundred Years" (2018) and "The Bow of the Boat" (2019); radio drama "I Don't Have Time to Hear You Say I Love You" (2006) and "Tang Qi Space Station" (2015); as well as producing and hosting the television talk show series "Director's Door" (2022-2024), among others.