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2nd International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao fosters industry exchange
The 2nd International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao (“IFFAM” or the “Film Festival”) will hold an Industry Hub at the Macao Cultural Centre for three consecutive days from today (9th December) until 11th December. Presenting a series of outstanding films and rolling out projects to cultivate and inspire local filmmakers to tap into their creative potentials, the Film Festival also organizes the Industry Hub to facilitate exchange among industry professionals and in turn foster the industry development.
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A New Avenue to the World of Films 2nd International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao presents a cinematic extravaganza
The 2nd International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao (“IFFAM” or the “Film Festival”) was inaugurated tonight (8th December) under the theme “A New Avenue to the World of Films”, presenting an array of spectacular films lined up by the IFFAM Organizing Committee seven days in a row. A total of 48 outstanding films from the East and West, as well as 16 local film works are screened for public admission at the Macao Cultural Centre, the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre and the Cinematheque・Passion from 8th to 14th December. The latter are presented under two projects rolled out to cultivate and encourage local filmmakers.
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2nd International Film Festival & Awards.Macao grandly unveiled Hollywood star “Hawkeye” Jeremy Renner as focus on the red carpet
The Opening Ceremony of the 2nd International Film Festival & Awards.Macao (IFFAM) kicked off at the Macao Cultural Centre at 7:00p.m. tonight (8th December), unveiling an attractive programme of films and activities running from 8th to 14th December under the theme “A New Avenue to the World of Films”. About 800 personages attended the red carpet and the Opening Ceremony including the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, Alexis Tam; Director of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and President of the IFFAM Organizing Committee, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes; two of the Executive Vice Presidents of the IFFAM Organizing Committee, namely, President of Macau Films & Television Productions and Culture Association (MFTPA), Alvin Chau, and President of Management Committee of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, José Tavares; Acting President of Cultural Affairs Bureau and Vice President of the IFFAM Organizing Committee, Kent Ieong Chi Kin; as well as internationally-acclaimed directors, celebrities and film industry professionals from around the world, with Hong Kong reputable host Carol Cheng (Do Do) and famed artist Bob Lam being the hosts of the night.
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IFT organises “Macao Occupational Skills Recognition System” (MORS) 2017 Gold Pin Competition Award Presentation Ceremony
The 2017 “Macao Occupational Skills Recognition System” (MORS) Gold Pin Competition Award Presentation Ceremony was held today at the Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT). Ms. Ng Wai Han, Deputy Director of Labour Affairs Bureau, Mr. Chong Cheok Ip, Acting Head of Licensing and Inspections Department of Macao Government Tourism Office, Mr. William Visser, General Manager of Grand Lisboa Hotel, Mr. Chan Chak Mo, President of the United Association of Food and Beverage Merchants of Macao and Mr. Lei Pou Loi, President of Macao Hotel Employees Association presented awards to the winners.
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