Matthew Poon is a Senior Project Manager at HKIFF Industry, where he oversees key initiatives at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS), including the annual film co-production market HKIFF Industry Project Market, HAF Film Lab, the film training camp for young Chinese filmmakers, and HKIFF Collection, a sales division providing festival placement strategies for filmmakers. Since joining HKIFFS in 2011, he has served as a juror and speaker for various film festivals and markets, including the Autumn Meeting, Eurasia International Film Festival, POST SPACE Film Camp, Open Doors, and the Red Sea Fund. Prior to his current role, Poon worked in the private sector in film distribution and the public sector in television and radio licensing. He also gained experience in investment banking and market research following his graduation with a degree in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, Canada.
From Busan International Film Festival 2026, No. 31
