SFU invites filmmaker Fred Wang to serve as Honorary Advisor in Film and Media Production and signs MOU with Salon Media Lab

10 Nov 2026
Saint Francis University (SFU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Salon Media Lab and invited Mr Fred Wang, Chairman of Salon Film and Salon Media Lab, to serve as Honorary Advisor in Film and Media Production, providing industry perspectives to support the development of the University's film and creative media education. The two parties also intend to co-organise a student event to mark the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover. Through this collaboration, SFU aims to bring together its teaching experience and Mr Wang's industry insights to inform programme development in line with industry developments and talent needs.

President of SFU Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung said, "As a pioneering university of applied sciences in Hong Kong, SFU places great importance on connecting teaching with industry practice. Our film and creative media programme draw on extensive connections within Hong Kong's film and television industry. We integrate professional production experience into teaching to help students understand the industry's value chain and market dynamics. It is delighted to invite Mr Fred Wang to serve as Honorary Advisor. We look forward to drawing on his wealth of industry experience to inform the development of our film and creative media education and nurture the next generation of talent."

Mr Wang said, "The continued development of Hong Kong's film, television and creative industries depends on nurturing the next generation of talent. We are delighted to establish this collaboration with SFU. By sharing industry experience and exchanging ideas, we hope to help young people gain a better understanding of these industries and explore their own career paths."

SFU will continue to strengthen its industry connections and integrate industry experience into teaching, developing students' creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills while nurturing talent for Hong Kong's film, television and creative industries.
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