5 Local Micro Films Premiere at The Londoner Macao

2022 New Art Studies in Filming – Micro Movie Support Program

(Macao, Mar. 26, 2023) – Five locally produced micro movies premiered at The Londoner^® Macao Sunday, as part of the 2022 New Art Studies in Filming – Micro Movie Support Program, which was organized by the Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District (CIPA) and sponsored by Sands China Ltd.

The annual program focuses on enhancing the skills and abilities of local film and television creative professionals to cultivate talent in the industry. It is dedicated to supporting local new-generation filmmakers to produce micro movies and providing local producers with filming opportunities, thereby bolstering the development of filmmaking talent in Macao. The program includes courses that cover topics such as directing, screenwriting, acting, make-up artistry, editing, and special effects.

A total of 22 teams submitted applications for movie production via the program. After a professional judging process, five teams were selected and funded to produce their micro movies based on their concepts. Involving over 150 people in total, the five teams worked for over half a year to complete filming and post-production.

The five completed micro movies unveiled at Sunday's premiere at The Londoner Theatre were "D'oro Bistro," "Travel in Place," "Unlock," "The List," and "Hang Up."

Patrick Wong Sio Chon, president of CIPA, said: "The New Art Studies in Filming – Micro Movie Support Program was organized with the aims of promoting the continued development of Macao's film and cultural industries and enhancing the abilities of local film and television creative professionals. Our gratitude goes to Sands China for their support in making this premiere a success, and for providing a platform for local new-generation filmmakers to showcase their talents and creativity. We will continue our efforts in organizing events and fostering collaborations with various stakeholders to facilitate Macao's moderate economic diversification."

Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd., said: "Our sincere appreciation goes to CIPA for the launch of the New Art Studies in Filming – Micro Movie Support Program again this year. Sands China's sponsorship of this program demonstrates the company's commitment to nurturing local filmmakers – in line with the Macao SAR government's policy of moderate economic diversification and the 'tourism + art' initiative. By offering local young people who aspire to build a career in the film industry the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting, we hope to sow the seeds of art in the soil of Macao – in a bid to nurture more home-grown filmmaking talent for the sustainable development of Macao's film industry."

Guests of honor at Sunday's premiere included: Wan Su Cheng, director general of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Tracy Choi, member of the Cultural Development Consultative Committee; Ieng Weng Fat, member of the Cultural Development Fund; Jack Chang, deputy director-general of the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre; Lok Hei, vice-chairman of CIPA; Patrick Wong; Odia Lei, vice president of CIPA; and Dr. Wong.

The New Art Studies in Filming – Micro Movie Support Program has been running for 11 years since its first edition in 2011, with professional filmmakers from different regions invited to impart technical skills and knowledge in film production to students, in a bid to improve the quality of film production in Macao and enhance the abilities of local filmmakers. To date, the program has trained approximately 300 individuals, with over 30 short films and micro movies produced as assignments.