6 March 2026

HKU Cordially Invites Industry Leaders and Global Experts to Explore the Frontiers and Ecosystem of AI Film Technology

The University of Hong Kong will present AI & Filmmaking Week 2026, a four-day international programme bringing together pioneering filmmakers, technologists, and global industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming cinema, from storytelling and acting, to production, ethics, and governance. Featuring the first South Korean AI feature film, leading AI artists, and the former President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the week positions HKU as a hub for forward-thinking dialogue about cinema and emerging technologies.
23 January 2026

SFM launches Asia’s first master’s degree in AI filmmaking & media

Shaping the Future of Film and Media Through AI Introducing the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Filmmaking and Media Asia’s first master's degree focused on AI Filmmaking and Media Combines traditional film making training with cutting-edge Generative AI technologies Intensive one-year programme (60 credits) Develop the next generation of filmmakers, creative technologists, and innovators Opportunity to submit your work and participate in international film festivals
18 December 2025

Scholarship Alert – Tuition Coverage for 1 Malaysian Student

Calling all Malaysian students!  This is your chance to land a life-changing opportunity with the SunStrong Entertainment Scholarship. This award offers USD $25,000 to one outstanding Malaysian student pursuing the Master of Journalism (MJ) programme at the School of Future Media.
15 October 2025

Alyssa Chen

MJ 2022, Alyssa Chen, China Reports, SCMP
The one-year MJ programme was a transformative one that left me better equipped to navigate the ever-evolving challenges of the media landscape. I already had some foundational skills before coming into the programme, but it allowed me to take my reporting abilities to the next level.
13 October 2025

Lexi Tian

MJ 2025, Lexi Tian, Reporter, Now TV
"My journey as a true journalist began the day I stepped into the JMSC." The intensive, one-year MJ program fundamentally reshaped my professional perspective, bridging my personal experiences with a broader global outlook. Through hands-on projects and various internships, I gained the practical skillset to thrive in a dynamic newsroom.
13 October 2025

Carlos Escueta

MJ 2024, Carlos Escueta, Sports Presenter and Technical Producer, RTHK
My time at HKU Journalism helped shaped my career path in more ways than one. I was able to enrich myself in new skills — from hard news writing, TV production, and audio editing — all of which are valuable skills I take with me in the passion I’ve found in the field of sports journalism and reporting.