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The Organi- zing Committee will invite over 250 industry professionals from more than 20 countries French filmmaker Laurent and regions, in addition to 165 media from 36 countries and regions, to participate. Maria Helena de Senna Fer- Cantet to lead jury nandes, President of the IF- FAM Organizing Committee and the director of the Macao Julie Zhu Government Tourism Offi- ce (MGTO), said “IFFAM is HE second International such a young and vibrant film TFilm Festival & Awards Ma- festival, brimming with new cao (IFFAM) will be held from possibilities and potentials to December 8 to 14. tap into. With our theme of The Organizing Committee of this year, ‘A New Avenue to the IFFAM hosted a press confe- World of Films,’ we aspire to rence on Friday at the Macau tailor a high-quality program- Science Center, where IFFAM me fuelled by fresh new ele- artistic director Mike Goodridge ments to fascinate our audien- introduced the new event pro- ce, as we strive for the vision to gram and announced that Fren- forge IFFAM into a prestigious ch filmmaker Laurent Cantet will brand in the world.” head the event’s jury. Speaking to media on the si- “I am so delighted to unveil our delines of the press conference, program for the festival this year. Senna Fernandes announced I am very proud of the line-up, that a big change in this year’s which brings a feast of world ci- IFFAM would be to the Compe- nema to the audiences of Macau. tition section, which will featu- From our outstanding crowd- re directors’ first or second mo- pleasing opening night film “Pa- vies. She said this would provi- ddington 2”, to the exciting com- de an opportunity for industry petition line-up of [directors’] newcomers to gain experience. first and second features, our “We also added a new pro- thrilling galas and special pre- gramme to the Competition sentations and our best of festi- section, in which the best mo- val panorama, I believe we are vie will [win] a prize,” revealed showcasing the very best films Senna Fernandes. of the year to the people here. I The MGTO director also noted can’t wait for the filmmakers to that approximately 10 percent come and present their films.” and “Wrath of Silence.” This li- and experiences in this year’s For the first time, IFFAM will of all tickets have been reserved Aside from Cantet, this year’s neup is composed entirely of fil- masterclasses, which are desig- include winning films from the for the festival’s sponsors. international jury comprises four ms made by first and second-ti- ned to help young talent to gain “Local View Power” contest. “Most of the tickets will avai- other members: Chinese- Ameri- me directors. insights into the film industry. Organized by the Macau Cul- lable for the public to buy […] can actress Joan Chen, Austrian British war film “Journey’s Following last year’s BFI Film tural Centre, the “Local View This year, we have worked on director Jessica Hausner, British End” will be featured in the Gala Academy Project – co-organized Power” contest has given rise to the Chinese subtitles […] ho- author Lawrence Osborne and section. Two Hollywood films, by IFFAM and the British Film more than 90 local productions ping that they [the audiences] Singaporean director Royston “The Shape of Water” and “Su- Institute – the festival will also in the last decade. can still see the movies even if Tan. burbicon” – both screened at the offer a training program in fil- This year’s IFFAM Industry they don’t understand [the lan- The jury will select the winners 74th Venice International Film mmaking. Hub will be held at the Macau guage],” said Senna Fernandes. of various categories: Best Film, Festival – will be shown in the Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Hollywood Special Presentation Actor, Best Actress, Best New section. Young Actor or Actress, Best “Love is Colder than Death,” Senna Fernandes not worried about Screenplay and Best Technical which is the work of a local direc- Contribution. There will also be tor, will be screened in the Macao more tourists driving in Macau other awards for the ten films Special Presentation section. submitted for the Competition In line with Macau’s recent de- EFORE Friday’s press conference, Sen- section. signation as a UNESCO Creative Bna Fernandes said she was “not worried” The regional premiere of Paul City of Gastronomy, the Organi- about more tourists driving vehicles in Macau, King’s “Paddington 2” will open zing Committee has arranged for in light of the mutual driving license recognition the event. In this year’s edition, two food-related movies, “The between Macau and mainland China, which is more than 40 international fil- Last Recipe” and “The Cake- currently under consideration. ms will be screened in categories maker,” to be screened at the “I believe that the Transport Bureau [DSAT] ranging from the Competition festival. had already done an evaluation when it propo- and Gala sections to “Flying Da- The Organizing Committee sed the policy. Therefore, I think we do not need ggers,” “Best of Fest Panorama,” also announced that action star to worry that much,” she said. “Crossfire,” “Special Presenta- Donnie Yen and Korean star The MGTO head added that there have always tion” and more categories. D.O. will be this year’s Talent been tourists who drive in Macau, and that se- The ten films in the Compe- Ambassadors. Last year’s Talent veral companies rent vehicles for this purpose. tition section include “Beast,” Ambassadors were Hollywood “I believe that there will not be an immediate including the one which applied for the license “The Cakemaker,” “Custody,” star Jeremy Renner and Hong surge [in the number of tourists driving],” said recently.” “Foxtrot,” “The Hungary,” “Borg Kong actress Miriam Yeung. Senna Fernandes. Senna Fernandes said the car rental segment McEnroe,” “Hunting Season,” Directors John Woo and Pang “There were never too many in the past […] of Macau’s tourism market “is mature” and “has “My Pure Land,” “Three Peaks,” Ho-Cheung will share their skills There are four tourism car rental companies, been running for many years.” www.macaudailytimes.com.mo EDITOR-IN-CHIEF (DIRECTOR)_Paulo Coutinho [email protected] A MACAU TIMES PUBLICATIONS LTD PUBLICATION MANAGING EDITOR_Paulo Barbosa [email protected] CONTRIBUTING EDITORS_Eric Sautedé, Leanda Lee, Severo Portela ADMINISTRATOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER + 4 Million page views Kowie Geldenhuys [email protected] NEWSROOM AND CONTRIBUTORS_Albano Martins, Annabel Jackson, Daniel Beitler, Emilie Tran, Grace Yu, SECRETARY Juliana Cheang [email protected] PER MONTH Ivo Carneiro de Sousa, Jacky I.F. Cheong, Jenny Lao-Phillips, João Palla Martins, Joseph Cheung, Julie Zhu, ADDRESS Av. da Praia Grande, 599, Edif. 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