The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group Macao International Shorts Film Festival will run from 14-21 September, featuring a variety of events including an opening ceremony and screenings, screening sessions, themed workshops, an industry forum, lectures by masters, as well as a closing and awards ceremony.
Jointly organised by Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), the festival strives to promote Macau’s film and television productions, fostering industrial diversification, and enhancing exchanges and cooperation between local and international film and TV sectors, according to a press conference held at Galaxy International Convention Center in Cotai on 19 August.
Meanwhile, during the press conference (pictured), IC President Leong Wai Man and GEG Vice President of Public Relations Annie Loi presented certificates to the shortlisted entries in the festival’s “Macao Shorts” section.
The Macao International Shorts Film Festival comprises five sections: “Macao Shorts”, “New Voices from Horizon”, “Director in Focus”, “East Asia Panorama” and “Special Screenings”. From 14 September, different types of short films will be screened at the Cinematheque・Passion, which is operated under IC, and at Galaxy Macau’s Galaxy Cinemas.
The festival’s closing and awards ceremony will be held at the Galaxy International Convention Center’s Galaxy Auditorium on 20 September.
Meanwhile, the Macao International Shorts Film Festival has established a partnership with “Giornate degli Autori” (Venice Days), a prestigious sidebar of the Venice International Film Festival. From 29-30 August, a series of events under the theme of “Macao Day” will be held in Venice, Italy, featuring a selection of Macau films, thereby further promoting local short films, filmmakers and screening platforms to the world. For more information about the festival visit its official website. – GNM
Source and Photo: IC
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