Since the pioneering days of cinema, still photography has been an integral part of the marketing and promotion of films, capturing characters and scenes, ambiance, and emotions on set to portray the perfect moment. Like celluloid, each still photograph encapsulates the essence of a scene, or the entire film itself, sometimes reflecting more nuance than the moving images. A great still can even form a lasting, iconic impression the audience will have of a film.

 

The dynamic Hong Kong cinema – fast-paced and realist-oriented – poses significant challenges for unit photographers. Experience and flexibility are prerequisites for finding the correct position and angle to capture the decisive moment without disrupting the shoot. Through their distinctive perspectives and aesthetics, we see remarkable still images of actors on and off-screen, the intriguing filming process, Hong Kong’s unique landscape, and the creative paths that local filmmakers are forging ahead.

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This exhibition of Making Waves: Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema comprises four sections: Images Reimagined, Behind-the-Scenes, Enchanting Stars, and Unsung Heroes, showcasing the works of four unit photographers, Jupiter Wong, Wong Wai-Lun, Quist Tsang, and Sharon Salad, who have created exceptional still images for nearly 200 local films over the last 25 years - each telling a unique story of Hong Kong cinema in a new artistic dimension and fascination.

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