MUMBAI: Macau is all set to launch its first international film festival in December with a jury chaired by popular Chinese actor Ge You. The inaugural Macau International Film Festival (MFF) will run from 26 December to 2 January.
The MIFF jury will award prizes for best feature film, screenplay, director, actor, actress and newcomer.
Last year, Macau was host to industry trade show CineAsia, put on by Hollywood Reporter parent, the Nielsen Company. CineAsia 2009 will be held in nearby Hong Kong from Dec. 8-10.
Ge, one of China‘s most popular actors, was last seen in If You Are the One directed by Feng Xiaogang and produced by Beijing-based Huayi Bros. Pictures.
