Eddie will be in Hong Kong next week - BAFTA mission in Asia

BAFTA to Host First Ever Events in Hong Kong

Screening, talk and masterclass to take place first week in December. New BAFTA advisory board to develop ongoing UK-Asia cultural exchange. (source)

On Tuesday 3 December Eddie Redmayne will participate in an intimate ‘Academy Circle’ event, hosted by Hong Kong actress and presenter Lisa S, at The Peninsula Hong Kong for local supporters of BAFTA’s mission in Asia. The following day, Wednesday 4 December, he will participate in an acting masterclass with students at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
This is why he cancelled his participation in the Rainbow Trust Carol Concert.
Eddie spends a few days in Hong Kong, so he can meet his brother James, who currently lives there.

BAFTA identifies, nurtures and supports the next generation of talent through its year-round programme of learning events, alongside its internationally-renowned annual award ceremonies celebrating excellence in film, television and games. The learning programme includes masterclasses, lectures with established practitioners, ‘new talent’ initiatives and over 250 events across the UK and the USA giving the public access to a wealth of knowledge and advice. Alongside an extensive collection of online resources on BAFTA Guru, BAFTA’s online learning channel, the organisation has in recent years created one of the most developed and highly-regarded learning programmes for film, television and games in the world.

Video: BAFTA Chief Executive Amanda Berry spoke to the WSJ about her plans.

BAFTA events in Hong Kong – at a glance

Sunday 1 December
- Screening of BAFTA-nominated short films and animations
Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s Music & Arts Festival (Film Tent, West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade)

Monday 2 December
- First meeting of the BAFTA Hong Kong Advisory Board

Tuesday 3 December
- Academy Circle with Eddie Redmayne
The Peninsula Hong Kong

Wednesday 4 December

- Acting masterclass with Eddie Redmayne

Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

Thanks to DammitRedmayne for the news!

ICYMI: Eddie Redmayne is off to Hong Kong next month as part of @BAFTA's UK/Asia cultural exchange program: http://t.co/AlLh9wxVNv
— Mskie Redmayne (@DammitRedmayne) 2013. november 28.

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