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Orange Jun found that many friends' understanding of Hong Kong started from Hong Kong films, especially some police films with Hong Kong characteristics.

At present, when filming in Hong Kong, there is such a rule: as long as the content of the film involves the plot of "police" or "shooting", or the film needs to be "closed" when shooting, it must be reported to the Hong Kong police for coordination.

Nick Cheung directed and starred in the gangster film Low Pressure Valley.

Careful friends will notice that there must be such a name in the credit list of Hong Kong-made action films: Police Public Relations Section.

What kind of existence is the police public relations department?

The Public Relations Division was established in 1967, with the English name PPRB. It belongs to the Support Department of the Operations Department of the Hong Kong Police Force and can be described as the "stylist" of the Hong Kong Police Force.

This department is responsible for establishing a positive image of the police force and maintaining good relations with all sectors of society. Its film and television liaison group is responsible for docking with filmmakers, dealing with filmmakers' shooting needs and coordinating the deployment of personnel within the police force.

At present, the Film and Television Liaison Section of the Police Public Relations Branch has four staff members: 1 chief inspector, two senior inspectors in charge of program hosting and data collection, and 1 inspector in charge of film and television liaison.

Hui Chun Tak Steve (middle), former Chief Superintendent of Public Relations Division of the Hong Kong Police Force. Photo: Zhongxin.com.

In fact, the real police in Hong Kong don't make guest appearances as movie actors, but at most, they help control traffic on the spot to facilitate filming. When producers need to go to the streets to ask the police for help, they need to apply to Hong Kong, which is in charge of the "creative economy" such as movies, and the Creative Hong Kong Department under the Economic Development Bureau, which will handle it. Only after the application is approved, the Police Public Relations Branch will inform the producer to collect the payment notice and arrange for police officers to be on the scene to assist as scheduled.

Although the cooperation between the Hong Kong police and the film industry has a long history, it was not until around the return of Hong Kong that a relatively perfect institutionalized operation was formed.

Early Hong Kong films were short, flat and fast, and many films were too late to be applied. They just went out to take a few shots and ran away, which can be said to be "sneak shots".

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From 65438 to 0998, Bruce Law, a Hong Kong stunt master, directed the "Plan B". Many explosion scenes in the film became social news events, which triggered a heated discussion, prompting the government to seriously consider the application criteria for shooting such outdoor action scenes. Since then, the reporting and management of blasting scenes, action scenes and police-related scenes in movies have gradually become industry norms.

Excellent Hong Kong-made action movies come from this. ...

Storm stills starring Andy Lau.

I don't know if you still remember it. It was released at the end of 20 13, and the Storm starring Andy Lau ended in an unprecedented central war, which can be said to be quite enjoyable.

This is also inseparable from the support of the Hong Kong police. Because Central is the most prosperous CBD in Hong Kong, and the flow of people is huge, the government must come forward. So the producer Fang Anle turned to the government for help, although it was impossible to temporarily close the road for a long time (that would definitely not work ...).

Storm stills starring Andy Lau.

But it is also allowed to clear the scene for shooting within two hours from 5 am to 7 am. In such a short period of time, the film crew filmed in Central for dozens of mornings in one breath. Through the stage in Central, it can be regarded as an unprecedented "war between police and bandits".

Do the police care what the film is about?

Photo: The shooting instructions on the official website of the Hong Kong Police Force.

Policeman: All the requirements are here. I don't care about you. ...

According to the information provided by the public relations department, before putting on the uniforms of police (including auxiliary police), traffic supervisors, government flying service and PLA troops stationed in Hong Kong, actors need to submit application forms, story outlines, scripts and photos of actors wearing police uniforms to the public relations department of the police. Shooting can only be done with the approval of the police chief.

Only modified guns and empty guns are allowed to be used in gun battles, and valid licenses are required or exempted by the police chief. Every time you shoot a location, you need a shooting license issued by the Public Relations Department.

In addition, if artists want to wear police uniforms to shoot in the streets, they must take pictures of the police and let them know that there are people wearing police uniforms in this place, otherwise someone will be punished as a policeman, and that will be in big trouble. ...

Professional companies also provide related services for police dramas. All kinds of police uniforms, police equipment and equipment can be arranged. There are both simulated guns and real guns (when available), and some part-time reserve police can be arranged to assist in shooting.

There is sufficient process report and information communication in the early stage, and no police will be present to supervise the shooting. Unless there is an emergency or complaint, it will be handled separately. In addition, for movies, the public relations department generally does not conduct content review.

Chilly stills

In fact, in addition to assisting the smooth shooting of the film, the public relations department sometimes gives some guidance on the quality of the film, hoping that the film side will try its best to show the positive energy of the Hong Kong police.

For example, "Chill" and "Chill II" ... It is not an exaggeration to say that these two films are public relations propaganda films in Hong Kong.

Chilly stills

In the film, Yang Caini, the head of the public relations department (promoted to Senior Assistant Commissioner in "Chill II"), stepped forward to rescue the police when they encountered various problems, actively contacted the media to arrange interviews and channel public opinion, and his image was quite positive.

The film itself has been promoting the rule of law and the spirit of security in Hong Kong. "The safest city in Asia" sounds like a slogan ... (it's true, needless to say, we know it)

About the function and function of public relations department, there is also a movie "Big Event" which is described in more detail. Interested friends may wish to have a look.

In the movie Big Event, the director of public relations department is being interviewed by the media.

Action movies in Hong Kong are very popular, shooting is professional and standardized, and public relations department plays a key role. Although the relevant filing procedures and procedures are complicated, this set of standardized procedures makes filming smoother.

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