Hong Kong Animation Once AgainStandsOut Across Asia
Morph Workshop Won DigiCon6 ASIA Best Story Award
HONG KONG,Oct. 30, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA) and the Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. (TBS), co-hosted the"26th DigiCon6 ASIA Awards –Hong Kong". This event aims to identify and support talented artists in digital creations by helping them promote and expand their digital content across Asia. Winning works from"26th DigiCon6 ASIA Awards –Hong Kong"have representedHong Kongin the"26th DigiCon6 ASIA Awards"Presentation Ceremony inJapanwhere they have to compete with winning entries from 13 countries and regions inAsia.Hong Konganimation once again triumphed through its strength and talent by winningAsia Best StoryAward.
The"DigiCon6 ASIA Awards"is a prestigious digital content creation competition in the Asia region. It has a total of 14 Asia countries/ regions this year includingBangladesh,China,India,Indonesia,Iran,Japan,South Korea,Laos,Malaysia,Mongolia,Sri Lanka,Taiwan,ThailandandHong Kong.
One ofHong Kong'srepresentatives,Morph Workshop, won the"Digicon6 ASIA Best Story Award"with their animated workWind Goes Onthis year. The animation impressed the judges with its high quality, engaging story, and advanced techniques. It not only achieved top visual effects but also left a strong impact with its creative storytelling and deep emotions. Through skilled animation and thoughtful storytelling, Morph Workshop once again raised the bar forHong Konganimation by showcasing their talent and strength ofHong Kong'screative teams on the international stage.
Mr. Gabriel PANG, Chairman of HKDEA, who led theHong Kongdelegation toJapanfor the DigiCon6 ASIA Award Presentation Ceremony, said,"Hong Kong'sanimation creators have always strived for excellence and worked tirelessly to improve. They not only focus on enhancing their skills but also on broadening their perspectives to align with international standards. This allows judges from around the world to easily understand and appreciate the unique charm ofHong Kong'swork. I am confident that the industry will continue to work hard in the future, to promote innovation inHong Konganimation, to allow local creations to shine and achieve greater success on international awards to further gain global recognition."
26thDigiCon6 ASIA Awards –Hong Kongwill be held onApril 2025to recognise outstanding animated works.
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SOURCE Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association