The local premiere of the original animation "Odium Zero", subsidised by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, was held today (November 3). The screening featured the 30-minute extended cut of "Episode 1: The Ash Fall", which will commence its special screenings at selected cinemas in Hong Kong from November 7.
Speaking at the premiere, the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai, remarked that the successful launch of "Odium Zero" demonstrates a positive result borne out of the efforts of Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in promoting the development of the creative industries. CCIDA will continue to support local creators in developing more cartoon and animation intellectual properties (IPs) that have competitiveness in the international market through diversified support schemes, as well as assisting the industry in participating in global film festivals and trade platforms, thereby promoting IP transactions and cross-sectoral collaborations.
"Odium Zero" is one of the outstanding works supported by CCIDA's 3rd Future Animation – AI-assisted Animation Production Support Scheme. Written and directed by James Hung, executive produced by Jacky Chu, and produced by ORINPIX Studios Limited, the animation tells the story of an apocalypse triggered by lies. By combining traditional film and television production skills with the martial arts choreography of Hong Kong action films, science-fiction elements and cutting-edge technology, the creative team has successfully created an animated work with distinctive local cultural characteristics.
Earlier this year, the work had its global launch at Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, was screened at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France, and was successfully shortlisted for the 22nd Chinese American Film Festival in Los Angeles. The creative team also set up a local pop-up store last month to promote the work and its IP-related merchandise.
For more information about the 3rd Future Animation – AI-Assisted Animation Production Support Scheme, please visit
futureanimation.com.hk/en/home-en.
