Moments That Matter

Jazzie Sillona, the founder of Jazzie Films, is capturing Hong Kong like you’ve never seen it before. By shooting the ordinary sights and sounds of the city, the filmmaker is reminding us of the magic that makes this place home

By Tara Sobti.

Covid-19 was a difficult time for Hong Kong, and many residents watched as the streets that we loved became empty and silent. But for one filmmaker, the pandemic only strengthened his resolve to showcase the beauty and charm of his beloved city, reminding people of all that it has to offer. Jazzie Sillona is a Saudi Arabia-born, Qatar-raised Filipino filmmaker documenting the everyday activities of Hong Kong people from his iPhone. From the elderly gentlemen who play hacky-sack on Gough Street in Central to vendors in Mong Kok selling dried seafood, Sillona captures the charm and character of city life through videos that he uploads as Instagram reels. Then there are the cityscapes familiar to us all: the glowing neon lights, the sizzling sounds of dai pai dong and the…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2023

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