Since its establishment in 1995, it has been serving as a platform that promotes and encourages creative talents in Asia, making short films, videos, animation and interactive media.

The ifva Awards commends talented filmmakers in the field of short films, videos, animation and interactive media.

[1] The jury panel consisted of Ng Ho, Ann Hui, Allen Fong, Gloria Chan, and Freddie Wong.

These awards were presented at the 17th International Hong Kong Film Festival on 8 April 1993.

[2] Simultaneously, the Urban Council provided a grant to the Hong Kong Arts Centre to support their Hong Kong Independent Video Awards, held in association with the Crossover Cultural Institute.