The 36th Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony

Live Event Profile:

Event Date: 9 April 2017

Event Duration: 330 minutes

Event Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre

Live Streaming Platform: Website (available on mobile devices and computers)

Live Streaming Region: 21 designated territories* 

Live Event Details:

KEY IMPACTS

- Over 70,000 users watching the 36^th Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony in live.

- Over 20,000 users watching the ceremony in Catch-up.

THE SITUATION

Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) is one of the most authoritative Awards in Asia. The organizer is looking for a worldwide online live streaming partner who can provide seamless and broadcast quality live streaming service.

THE CHALLENGE

Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) was only broadcasted in TV channel in Hong Kong. However, there was not only Hong Kong people concerning the awards results, but also overseas audiences were interested in grasping the first-hand awards results. To ensure providing seamless live streaming to audience, the Hong Kong Film Awards had partnered with TFI to provide live streaming service.

REASONS FOR SELECTION

1. Seamless and Stable streaming to 21* designated territories

With the state-of-the-art video technology, TFI empowered HKFA to deliver a smooth and continuous live streaming to specific countries.

2. "One-Click-Go-Live" live streaming

By implementing HERMES Live Encoder M to live stream the ceremony to various digital devices, users only need to press one button.

3. English and Chinese subtitles

English and Chinese subtitles are firstly provided on VOD, allowing oversea audiences to participate in this remarkable event.

*21 designated territories, including Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela

The 36th Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) : http://hkfa.tfidm.com