2nd Macao International Film Festival & Awards
The 2nd Macao International Film Festival & Awards (IFFAM) was a week-long cinematic celebration featuring a diverse program of screenings, competitions, and industry events.
Program Highlights
- Competition Section: 10 feature-length films competing for awards, judged by a panel of 5 jurors.
- Gala: Non-competitive screenings of 3 of the year's most important films, accompanied by red-carpet ceremonies.
- Crossfire: Focus on 6 of the newest and most distinctive Asian genre films.
- Best of Fest Panorama: Showcasing 8 award-winning feature films from major international film festivals of the year.
- Flying High: A brand-new film screening unit dedicated to family audiences, offering unique and novel cinematic experiences for all ages.
- Classic Clash: 3 heavyweight directors from Asia and 3 from outside Asia each recommend a genre film of significant artistic value.
- Industry Hub: For film professionals, featuring forums and the Macao International Film Project Market.
- Masterclasses: Interactive sessions where internationally renowned film practitioners engaged with Macao audiences and industry members.
- BFI Film Academy Project: A filmmaking course for aspiring young Macao filmmakers, taught by professional tutors from the British Film Institute (BFI). Participants collaborated to produce a short film.
Event Details
- Date: December 8–14, 2017
- Location: Macao
