The organizers of the Macau International Film and Video Festival 2016 (MIFVF), or “Macau Indies,” are now calling for local filmmakers to submit new local productions to be screened between March and May.
The Macau Cultural Centre (CCM), which hosts the festival, says that the deadline for submission of film and video productions is January 8.
The categories open to submission are “feature”, “animation”, “documentary”, and “experimental films.”
While there are no restrictions on the topic or length of the screenings, in order to be eligible, the piece must be produced by a Macau director or filmed in the region. Films which have never been shown in Macau will have preference, says CCM, while film entries from previous editions of the Macao Indies will not be accepted.
Productions selected for the festival will be determined by a preliminary screening panel. Those publicly shown will have a chance to win various awards, with a total prize pool of over MOP 80,000.
The latest editions of the Macau Indies series featured a number of outstanding films such as “Yesterday Once More,” “Sirena,” “Into the Void” and “I’m here,” all which earned local and overseas acclaim, as well as further screening opportunities.
CCM says that this year’s edition maintains its goals of supporting local production and creativity, and offering exchange opportunities between local filmmakers and overseas professionals.
Application forms and a full list of submission requirements can be accessed at www.ccm.gov.mo
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