Ki Yuk Lam: A powerful commentary on wealth disparity and survival in Hong Kong

What are the most formidable challenges inherent to the profession of filmmaking?

Budget and exposure are insufficient

Could you elaborate on the wellspring of your creative inspiration for this particular short film?

Hong Kong is a city with a huge wealth gap. You can see luxury cars passing through the streets of the slums, and beggars outside vast shopping malls eating from trash cans. It’s all just for the sake of survival.

Could you elucidate on the central thematic underpinning of your film?

Money, systems, injustice, and beauty all surround our lives.

How do you navigate the task of strategizing cost-effective promotional efforts when operating within a constrained budget?

In this day and age, gaining some attention is possible simply through social media, though of course, this is not sufficient.

In today's dynamic marketplace, how pivotal do you consider the role of film distribution?

Reaching a broader audience, gaining certain awards and recognition.

For individuals contemplating the path of self-distribution, what counsel or insights can you offer?

Continuously learn and adjust your mindset.

In your estimation, what level of significance do short films hold for aspiring filmmakers seeking to embark on a career in directing?

The production cost and time for short films are relatively short. Through the process of making short films, one can learn more knowledge, and the results after the release of short films can also serve as feedback from the market.

Reflecting on your professional journey thus far, could you share an instance of the most formidable challenge you encountered and how you surmounted it?

The most difficult thing to overcome is definitely insufficient exposure. If it has not been overcome yet, one can only try to accept it and continue working.