William Kong - Details

Biography

BILL KONG is head of Edko Films Ltd., one of the longest-standing independent film companies in Hong Kong. Founded by Kong’s father Kong Cho Yee in 1959 as the first Chinese-run independent film company in Hong Kong, Edko began importing and exporting movies, and building cinemas across Hong Kong. Bill assumed the responsibility from his father in the 1980s and expanded the operation of cinema-operating, film distribution and film production.

Today Edko operates one of the biggest theater circuits in Hong Kong, consisting of ten theaters. Edko distributes forty movies to the Hong Kong public every year. Edko is also a strong advocate of local movies, helping many local filmmakers get their movies made. Acclaimed filmmakers like Tsui Hark, Yim Ho, Jacob Cheung and Ang Lee all work closely with Edko to produce local films.