Antiquities and Monuments Office
Characteristic
The Antiquities and Monuments Office is located at the former Kowloon British School, which is the oldest surviving school building constructed in the past for expatriate kids in Hong Kong. In 1900, Mr Ho Tung (Sir Robert) donated $15,000 to the government to establish a school in Kowloon. The foundation stone was laid in 1900 by the then Governor, Sir Henry Blake. The building was officially opened in April 1902 as a primary school for some 60 pupils. In mid 1930, it became a secondary school with about 300 students. The school was relocated to Kowloon City in 1936 and renamed King George V School. The typical Victorian structure was slightly modified to adapt to local climatic conditions with wide verandahs, high ceilings and pitched roofs. Designed by an architectural firm, Palmer and Turner, the school hall occupies the central portion while classrooms and teachers' common rooms are on respective sides. The building was declared a monument in 1991.
Facilities
Verandahs, open area, etc
Application Forms
Organisation
Development Bureau
Contact
Assistant Curator (Education Activities)
How to Apply
Call before sending in the application form with information on the location, date, time, nature of activities, synopsis of the film, description of the scenes, props set to be used, size of the crew and cast, equipment list and a copy of the public liability insurance cover.
Processing time : 7 working days for simple/straightforward cases and payment by cash. 10 or more working days for complicated cases such as those involving consultation with relevant government departments/ property owners etc., and/or payment by cheque.
Fees
$6,870 (basic charge) for the first 4 hours, $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block and a refundable deposit equal to the fees payable. Both are to be paid before filming.
If extra government personnel is required to assist in the filming, the actual cost plus overheads will be charged.
PLI cover
Applicants shall effect a public liability insurance in the sum of $6.5 million to $30 million (depending on the risk level) in the joint names of the Government of the HKSAR and the company at their own expense, with terms and conditions to be approved by the Antiquities and Monuments Office.
Remarks
Filming is not allowed on Friday afternoon (except public holidays).
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.