HONG KONG: Filmart continues to grow exponentially both in terms of scope and visitor numbers. After over 1,000 visitors passed through the gates on the opening day, a total of 1,867 people had registered their presence by the end of Day 2.

The first day itself saw a three-fold increase over 2004 and the second day’s numbers were within touching distance of the total turnout last year – 2,286.
 

The number of European visitors, particularly from France and Netherlands, went up by 20 per cent, while those from Asia-Pacific countries such as Japan, South Korea and Australia also came in record numbers.
 
 

The other notable aspect of Filmart 2005 was the debut of the UK Film Council at this year’s event heading a trade mission delegation of eight UK sales and distribution companies.