On January 28, Hong Kong's Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Lo Suk-pui, stated during a policy briefing at the Legislative Council's Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting that the Hong Kong Cultural and Creative Industries Development Office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau is a dedicated office for promoting the development of cultural and creative industries, operating on an industry-oriented principle to proactively and actively support sector growth. The Hong Kong Cultural and Creative Office utilizes the "CreateSmart Initiative" to foster the development of advertising, architecture, design, digital entertainment, music, printing and publishing, and television, while also promoting the film industry through the Film Development Fund. To date, the Hong Kong government has injected approximately HK$6.4 billion into the CreateSmart Initiative and around HK$2.9 billion into the Film Development Fund.

Under the industry-oriented principle, the Hong Kong Cultural and Creative Office funds projects proposed by the industry, which include various talent development programs; leading industry delegations to exhibitions worldwide to explore business opportunities; promoting cross-sector collaboration; fostering the development of cultural intellectual property (IP); and organizing major annual events such as Hong Kong Fashion Week and Business of Design Week. The goal of Hong Kong Fashion Week is to establish Hong Kong as a hub for Asian fashion design, while Business of Design Week aims to strengthen Hong Kong's status as a regional creative capital. Both events help deepen Hong Kong's positioning as a center for cultural and artistic exchange between China and the rest of the world.

Film is a vital pillar of Hong Kong's cultural and creative industries. Since 2005, the Hong Kong government has approved over 490 projects through the Film Development Fund to support the long-term development of the film industry, enhance the quality and quantity of film production, and nurture new talent. Furthermore, the Hong Kong Cultural and Creative Office has also launched multiple programs via the Film Development Fund to support film production and promote co-productions with various countries, expanding Hong Kong's film production and market reach. It actively organizes industry visits to the Chinese mainland and overseas, participation in well-known domestic and international film festivals to increase the exposure of Hong Kong films, and engagement in exchange activities and matching platforms to explore new markets.

Over the past two years, the Hong Kong Cultural and Creative Office has actively promoted film tourism, launching exhibitions such as the "Kowloon Walled City Light and Shadow Journey" and the "Yau Ma Tei Police Station Light and Shadow Journey," which have attracted numerous local citizens and tourists, receiving enthusiastic and positive responses. The Hong Kong government will continue to maintain close communication with the industry in the future, leveraging the Film Development Fund to support the development of Hong Kong cinema.