The HOKO script, a self-written labour of love, is infused with the need to represent myself and my culture on screen. I grew up in Hong Kong, speak Cantonese fluently, and have lived in London for the past 10 years. There are many people like me - some born and raised here, some of dual heritage and ethnicity, yet we rarely see Cantonese speakers on screen. There’s also hundreds of Chinese restaurants here, yet, again, we rarely see our food and stories get told on screen. So, this project was made to celebrate anyone here who has a connection to our home, to our food, to our language and to our people. I bring the Hong Kong flavour to London, and that’s what makes my work unique.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Nicolee is a London based writer and filmmaker. Her practice attempts to investigate notions of culture, identity and experience unique to the underrepresented communities; often fusing movements, electronic sounds and intimate storytelling into one. From the images and narrative she creates - whether it's rich colours, textures or nuances, she often borrows from her sensory memories of growing up in Hong Kong. Behind the skyscrapers, pastel estates, and neon-lit alleyways, there are always stories and depths of griminess which she finds romantically charming and reminiscent in her current work.