Accredited under AIFD-STD-FES-001 and designated Class A under AIFD-STD-CLS-001 with effect from 17 July 2026, all five pillars verified. The designation is continuing, subject to annual standards review; it lapses only after two consecutive non-conforming annual reviews. Sole legal organiser: Hong Kong AI International Film Festival Association, established in 2024 with the approval of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; registration 77536113-001-12-24-6; www.hkaiiff.org.