The Macao film project selection for the 2015 Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Film Production Investment and Trade Fair (“The Fair”) was completed on 16th August with ten submissions selected. Ung Vai Meng, President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, and members of the adjudicating panel invited by the Bureau attended the event. The applicants of the selected film projects will be invited to attend the Fair next month where they can meet with investors and producers from the three regions and have the opportunity for further discussion and co-operation.

The Fair was co-organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Hong Kong Film Development Council, and the Guangdong Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television since 2014. This year, Macao will host the Fair on 23rd and 24th September and provide a high-level and convenient communication platform for film investors and producers from the three regions. It not only helps to build a channel for film investment and co-operation, but also cultivates filmmaking talents and promotes the film industry in the three regions.

Members of the adjudicating panel for this selection include Zheng Dawei, Secretary-general of the Guangdong Motion Picture Industry Association; Albert Chu Iao Ian, President of the Macau Association of Audio-Visual “CUT”; Chan Kin Tak, Macao film director; Rita Wong, film curator; and Chan Peng Fai, Acting Vice President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau.

After the discussion by the panel, ten film applications are selected in the assessment procedure. The adjudicating panel selected the eligible film projects based on creativity of the story, experience and execution ability of the applicant and the executive producer and production team, as well as rationale of budgeting. After assessment, all ten applications were passed and will be invited to attend the Fair next month. The panel also provides their suggestions on the film proposals, expecting the eligible applicants will have a better performance at the Fair.

Applicants of the selected film projects will receive notification from the Cultural Affairs Bureau in several days. The list will also be published on the Cultural Affairs Bureau website (www.icm.gov.mo) or the Macao Cultural and Creative Industries Website (www.macaucci.com).

For enquiries about the results, please contact Mr. Chong or Mr. Leong from the Cultural Affairs Bureau, through tel. no. (853) 2892 4040 during office hours.