Cecilia Ho wins Macao Indies 2009

Cecilia Ho wins Macao Indies 2009

The Macao Cultural Centre (CCM) yesterday awarded the best local films and documentaries screened throughout the weekend at its Macao International Film and Video Festival (MIFVF), Macao Indies section.

The 36 videos, documentaries and short-movies screened over the weekend showcase a variety of local audiovisual productions, including animation works, music videos, conceptual and experimental projects. These feature various topics ranging from the economic boom and its consequences, dreams and disillusions as well as memories and common stories.

In yesterday's Macao Indies awards ceremony, the Jury's Award went to “HERstory-Jeritan” by Cecilia Ho, which also received the Audience Awards with the highest number of votes from viewers.

“Losing Existence” by Kou Man Chong and “The Key” both won the Jury's Commendation award.

The four judges CCM invited were local film and video enthusiast Tai-Ah, Taiwan's “Island Etude” director Chen Huai-en, mainland film producer Chow Keung as well as Hong Kong director Patrick Tam, who was awarded Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay for his “After This Our Exile” at the 26th Hong Kong Film Awards.

The Macao International Film and Video Festival runs throughout the coming weekend, featuring international selections from the 33rd Hong Kong Film Festival. Finish directors of “The Home of Dark Butterflies,” Dome Karukosi and Jerzy Skolimowaki, as well as Polish film-maker of “Four Nights with Anna,” will be in Macau for meet-the-director session after having their productions' screened on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

The Macao International Film Festival and Video Festival 2009 is organised and presented by the Macao Culture Centre until April 12.

Monday, 06 April 2009
Macau Daily Times