Filmages was commissioned by HSH Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels / Monimedia to direct this high-profile promotional film.

The mission?
Capture cinematic magic under extraordinary constraints.

The challenges?
- Filmed in 1 single day. Yes, one day - ok, excluding drone shots.
- While the Peak Tram, Peak Tower, shops, and restaurants operated normally at full capacity
- Minimal disturbance to customers during one of the busiest seasons
- A complex schedule juggling multiple floors and locations
- Only one single Tram ride permitted—no room for error
- Directing photo models through their first acting scratch course

The result?
Every trick in the "how to make a film look like a million-dollar TVC" book was deployed. No second takes. No second chances. Just precision, preparation, and pure production discipline.
Watch the magic unfold.

Follow world-renowned Chefs Eric Bouchenoire, Sylvestre Wahid, Christian Julliard, Sebastien Vauxion, and Marike Van Beurden as they prepare for an exquisite private gala while exploring Hong Kong's legendary food scene.

Beyond the kitchen, their journey becomes a festival of flavours and unforgettable tastes - a deep dive into the city's culinary soul.

Featuring:
Stellar House • Plantation Tea Bar • On Kee Dry Seafood • Forum Restaurant • Lamma House • Gokan

Step into the highly exclusive cuisine-theatre of 2-Star Michelin Chef Sylverstre Wahid at the esteemed Les Grandes Alpes.
Drawing from a rich heritage rooted in the South of France and Pakistan, Chef Wahid offers a rare glimpse into the culinary soul of this iconic alpine setting.

In this feature, witness his unique philosophy in action as he harmonizes traditional flavors with bold modern techniques.
The result is an immersive 15-dish journey—a performance where each plate tells a story of culture, precision, and alpine inspiration.
Join us for an unforgettable experience inside one of the mountains' most creative kitchens.

Step inside the world of pastry perfection with Chef Sebastien Vauxion.
As the first Pastry Chef ever to receive a Star Michelin commendation, Chef Vauxion invites us into his creative sanctuary at Le Sakara restaurant, part of the prestigious K2 Palace.

In this exclusive look, Chef Sebastien opens his "jewelry box" - revealing the delicate, hand-crafted creations that define his revolutionary approach.
Discover his unique philosophy where the lines between Dessert and Cuisine, Savoury and Sweet, and even Vegetables and Pastry are masterfully blurred.
Join us for a journey into edible art.

Join us for an exclusive visit with Chef Eric Bouchenoire at the landmark Atelier Robuchon Etoile-Champs Elysées, the Parisian flagship of a revolutionary dining concept.

In 2003, Joël Robuchon drew inspiration from the intimacy of Japanese Sushi Bars and the conviviality of Spanish Tapas to create the groundbreaking Atelier Robuchon.
His long-time lieutenant, Eric Bouchenoire, was the man who seconded the master to turn this bold concept into a powerful, Michelin stars-studded international group.

In this feature, Chef Bouchenoire opens the doors of this iconic kitchen, reflecting on the philosophy behind the counter, the discipline of perfection, and the enduring legacy of the world's most decorated chef.

Join us for a visit with Chef Christian Julliard at his intimate and convivial restaurant, La Table de Baud, nestled in the heart of the French Haute-Savoie province.

After a long and distinguished international career, Chef Julliard made the conscious decision to return to his roots. In this feature, he welcomes us into his new home - a place where his philosophy is centered on a deep respect for local heirloom produce, unwavering ethical practices, and the heartfelt transmission of his legacy.

Watch as he leads a young, international team, instilling in them the highest gastronomical standards while celebrating the simple, profound beauty of alpine terroir. It is a story of coming home, and of cultivating the future of cuisine by honoring the past.

1 Sizzling Event x 4 Sizzling Shorts! The Repulse Bay commissioned Filmages to capture their glamorous "Wine Rally at the Bay" celebration - featuring live music, delicious food, and over 60 wines and cocktails from around the world.

The challenge? One single videographer with a lot to cover: from panoramic sunset timelapse and crowd scenes to macro close-ups, POV, and every video trick in the book.

The result? Four distinct, fast-cut social media videos that spin through the night with swirling energy.
Filmed from sunset into the night. Delivered in the early hours of the next morning.

Another challenge was that the filming was required in Landscape 16:9 format for various compatibility purpose, but with a specific Portrait 9:16 framing for social media postings.

1 Sizzling Event x 4 Sizzling Shorts!
The Repulse Bay commissioned Filmages to capture their glamorous "Wine Rally at the Bay" celebration - featuring live music, delicious food, and over 60 wines and cocktails from around the world.

The challenge? One single videographer with a lot to cover: from panoramic sunset timelapse and crowd scenes to macro close-ups, POV, and every video trick in the book.

The result? Four distinct, fast-cut social media videos that spin through the night with swirling energy.
Filmed from sunset into the night. Delivered in the early hours of the next morning.

Another challenge was that the filming was required in Landscape 16:9 format for various compatibility purpose, but with a specific Portrait 9:16 framing for social media postings.

1 Sizzling Event x 4 Sizzling Shorts! The Repulse Bay commissioned Filmages to capture their glamorous "Wine Rally at the Bay" celebration - featuring live music, delicious food, and over 60 wines and cocktails from around the world.

The challenge? One single videographer with a lot to cover: from panoramic sunset timelapse and crowd scenes to macro close-ups, POV, and every video trick in the book.

The result? Four distinct, fast-cut social media videos that spin through the night with swirling energy.
Filmed from sunset into the night. Delivered in the early hours of the next morning.

Another challenge was that the filming was required in Landscape 16:9 format for various compatibility purpose, but with a specific Portrait 9:16 framing for social media postings.

Not many people know this, but Gaddi's is the first restaurant in Hong Kong to introduce the Chef's table where guests can experience the service in an otherwise closed kitchen.

We collaborated with the Peninsula team to showcase their impeccable fine-dining restaurant with snapshots of staff serving and interacting with guests along with closeups of the tantalising dishes. 

Standing high on the hillside, Hong Kong Parkview cultivates a lifestyle with an appreciation for art and a healthy, family-oriented community. Their exclusive members club has all the facilities and amenities to make it an oasis away from the city.

The appreciation of art and creativity extends to the numerous F&B outlets; Ming Yuen, George's, Teahouse, Oasis, Teppanyaki, Lifestyle Café, Karaoke and The Whisky Bar each have a space that is carefully designed to please the eye and taste buds alike.

The avant-garde Felix simply oozes style. Designed by Philippe Starck, the views from the 28th floor of The Peninsula tower over the breathtaking Victoria Harbour, and Chef Kaji, serves Modern European cuisine, made with the freshest, seasonal vegetables. 

Ludo ensures that flavour, texture and presentation play well together in his desserts. 

Sample his sweet treats while taking in the views of Victoria Harbour at The Verandah.

Trust us, they look just as delcious as they taste.

"It holds many memories for people like me who grew up in this city" 

Chef Andy Cheng fondly remembers the Peninsula Hotel (Hong Kong) and its iconic Lobby, where guests come to unwind, dine, and become a part of Hong Kong lore. 

For Gaddi's Chef Remi Van Peteghem and the Executive Pastry Chef Ludovic Douteau selecting the right ingredients is an enlightening experience. With their shared wealth of knowledge, they share with us their methods for picking the best produce to create the perfect dish.

The delicacy of Dim Sum is unheralded, so we shot this story to epitomise the heart and flavour that's carefully wrapped into each piece.

The Peninsula Hong Kong's legendary French Restaurant welcomed back two of its former chefs for an Gaddi's Alumni weekend.

In August 2014 former Gaddi's chefs Daniel Lichtensteiger, who previously graced the restaurant from 1990 to 1994, and Philip Sedgwick, who helmed the kitchen from 1999 to 2004, returned to the site of past glories alongside current Gaddi's Chef Rémi van Peteghem and Executive Pastry Chef Ludovic Douteau. Between them, the four culinary wizards concocted a series of spellbinding dining experiences that combine signature dishes from the past and present to captivating effect.

Our memoir video captured the extraordinary talent, synergy and friendship of the quartet.

Chef Umberto Bombana tells us about culinary inspiration, Marc Chagall’s painting, and stealing cherries…

8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana is an Italian restaurant in Alexandra House, Central. In 2012 it became the only Italian restaurant outside of Italy to receive 3 Michelin Stars.

Classic Fine Foods is the market leading importer and distributor of fine ingredients, serving the vast majority of five-star hotels and high-end restaurants in Asia, with an expanding presence in the Middle East and Europe.

To pay tribute to their favourite Chefs, CFF have started a “World’s Top Chefs series”, with a first movie about Alvin Leung from Bo Innovation.

Creating a second installment for this series was a challenge for us as we wanted to take a different approach, maintaining the same level of quality and consistency required to build a series.

Needless to say, we had a lot of fun creating this video! We will let you be the judge: if you watch this video and your taste buds do not respond, either you've just eaten or we failed.

We would like to thank Opera Gallery Hong Kong for their support.

For this movie, we were given total carte blanche on the creative.
We wanted to stay away from the tired style of the step-by-step recipe video, but at the same time, we also wanted to avoid being purely abstract. We put Chef Alvin from Bo Innovation into the context of his hometown, as this segment will address a predominantly International audience, who may look to choose Hong Kong as their next gastronomic destination.

Classic Fine Foods is the market leading importer and distributor of the finest ingredients. It serves the vast majority of five-star hotels and high-end restaurants in Asia, with an expanding presence in the Middle East and Europe.
To pay tribute to their favourite Chefs, they have commissioned a “World’s Top Chefs series”, with a second movie about Umberto Bombana.

Shortly after this movie was released, Alvin Leung was selected as one of the renowned judges for MasterChef Canada, the popular reality/cooking show, and the producers asked us the permission to use some of the footage we produced with Alvin for the show's trailer. Alvin’s legendary showmanship is great fun to watch, as he is definitely not mincing words!

Signature Dish from 7th Amber Spring Menu