Synopsis

Film is an art form that combines visual and audio elements. As we endeavor to explore the diversity of cinematic experiences, our mission is also to highlight the talents of industry creators. Inspired by several young composers who recently brought new voices to the scene, HKAFF is organising its first ever cine-concert at the Festival. In collaboration with iii Iris Liu and Hanz Au, as well as local sound artist Karen Yu and trumpeter Atlas Iu, this live music show featuring an original composition for Hand Rolled Cigarette (17th HKAFF Opening Film) will certainly be a feast for all senses. Do not miss this chance to experience a refreshing cinema experience! Complimentary drinks and food will be provided.

Musicians

Iris Liu(iii)
Local independent musician and film composer, Iris’s music style outstands the crowd as an infusion of classical, pop and jazz. In 2021, she released her debut album “EYE EYE EYE” and co-founded Crash Music Production with Hanz Au, thereby composing for Hand Rolled Cigarette, A Guilty Conscience and Left on Read. In 2024, Iris was a co-nominee for Best Original Film Score for Time Still Turns the Pages at the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards alongside Hanz Au and Jolyon Cheung.

Hanz Au
Local independent musician and film composer, co-founder of Crash Music Production, with and Rolled Cigarette as the studio’s debut project. Other composing projects include A Guilty Conscience and Left on Read. In 2024, Hanz was a co-nominee for Best Original Film Score for Time Still Turns the Pages at the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards alongside Iris Liu and Jolyon Cheung.

Karen Yu
A percussionist, sound artist and curator from Hong Kong, Karen is currently the Artistic Director of Contemporary Musiking Hong Kong, the co-founder of chamber percussion group, The Up:Strike Project, and an Associate Musician of Hong Kong New Music Ensemble. A keen collaborator of different formats and worldwide music festivals, she develops her practice around improvisation with sound objects and bodily movements.

Atlas Iu
A classically trained trumpeter, electronic music artist and music producer, Atlas has performed for numerous orchestras and bands, such as the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Macau Orchestra and more. Aside from classical music, he is also in demand as a pop/jazz trumpeter in the Hong Kong Pop scene. Since 2019, Atlas has started releasing electronic music under the alias “telvanni26” and as part of the DJ producer duo JVSY.