Hong Kong animations are finally turning heads. Meet the artists behind them

Animated features – particularly blockbusters from the likes of Studio Ghibli and Pixar – have long been popular in Hong Kong.

Yet the city is not known for producing works of its own in the genre.
This may change, as a small number of local artists, educators and filmmakers are patiently making waves on the international festival circuit with experimental animations.

For example, in 2025, the Hong Kong animated dark fantasy film Another World by Point Five Creations was released to critical...