The exchange platform, Eye Catcher Global (ECG), aims to bring together the creative and production communities of the Asian and international independent filmmaking industry through a series of events: Eye Catcher Showcase, Industry Forum, Filmmakers@HK in Focus, and the core event International Pitching Forum where local filmmakers are able to compete for funds & awards, and strive for industry support and international resources to develop or complete their film projects.

Awards
1. Eye Catcher Grand Award (Total Grand Amount approx. US$17,000)
– The Grand Award honors the most original project of self-producing spirit with a fresh perspective. It also has to show a sophisticated execution plan leading to project completion.
– One project will be selected from each of the categories (In-Development Project and Work-in-Progress Project).
Each winner will be awarded a cash prize of HK$70,000 (approximately US$8,500).
2. Eye Catcher Next Award (Grand Amount approx. US$5,000)
– The Next Award recognises the most adventurous idea. The creator has to show the courage to achieve the artistic intention independently.
3. Eye Catcher Jury Award (Total Grand Amount approx. US$5,000)
– The Jury Award goes to the project with great potential and bold vision. It encourages the creator to continue to refine the production plan.
– One project will be selected from each of the categories (In-Development Project and Work-in-Progress Project). Each winner will be awarded a cash prize of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,500).