TFI Provides FREE Worldwide Live Broadcast Service for The 36th Hong Kong Film Awards

Easy access on Mobile or Tablet

LONDON, April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most authoritative awards shows in Asia - The 36^th Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) will be held on April 9, 2017 (Sun). It will be hosted by Mr. Ronald Cheng, one of the funniest actors in Asia. Overseas viewers can enjoy the show via the free live broadcast service provided by TFI Digital Media Limited (TFI) with easy access on their mobile, tablet or digital devices. Viewers from over 20 countries including the United Kingdom can watch the ceremony simultaneously through TFI's online platform (http://hkfa.tfidm.com). This year, English and Chinese subtitles will be provided beforehand in the programme archive, allowing more overseas viewers to participate in this remarkable event. It can also facilitate a cultural exchange between people from different places.

The competition is fierce this year for the 19 awards that will be presented during the ceremony. Mr. Shawn Yue (Mad World) and Mr. Richie Jen (Trivisa) have been nominated for the first time for Best Actor while other nominees in this category include Mr. Francis Ng (Shed Skin Papa), Mr. Lam Ka Tung (Trivisa) and Mr. Tony Leung Ka Fai (Cold War II). Meanwhile, Mr. Eric Tsang was nominated as the best supporting-actor again for "Mad World".

Ms. Zhou Dong Yu (Soul Mate), Ms. Ma Si Chun (Soul Mate), Ms. Tang Wei (Book of Love), Ms. Kara Wai (Happiness) and Ms. Nina Paw (Show Me Your Love) have been nominated for Best Actress in a leading role. One of the most anticipated parts of the Awards will be whether the winners of Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress, Ms. Zhou Dong Yu and Ms. Ma Si Chun will once again win the category.

TFI has been honored as the Official Worldwide Online Live Streaming Partner of HKFA for two consecutive years. It is a leading video solution provider with "Bring Culture, Content and People Together."  as its vision. Powered by the flagship product of TFI - HERMES Live Encoder M allows overseas viewers to enjoy broadcast quality live streaming. The Ceremony is staged on the theme of "Magic Moment". It will shed light on some of the most memorable moments in Hong Kong cinema including snippets of what the industry has offered moviegoers throughout its history. The live streaming is a good opportunity to enable overseas viewers to savor Asia's exceptional culture.

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