Shanghai film fest gives awards to film projects
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On June 16, the 13th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) honored two movie projects by Chinese directors.
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Quan Liang accepts award as her movie project is named the Most Creative CFPC Project in Shanghai June 16, 2010. [Pang Li/China.org.cn] |
Quan Ling's Mo Sheng (Unfamiliar) was named the Most Creative CFPC (China Film Pitch and Catch) Project. Quan is an accomplished writer in China. The movie, which is in development, will be her directorial debut.
Sheng Zhimin's The Last Valentine's Day was named the Most Promising Co-FPC (Co-production Film Pitch and Catch) Project to Invest. This movie will be Sheng's third feature slated for wide release and is scheduled to open in 2012.
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Sheng Zhimin speaks after his movie project The Last Valentine's Day is named the Most Promising Co-FPC Project to Invest in Shanghai June 16, 2010. [Pang Li/China.org.cn] |
Established in 2003, CFPC and Co-FPC play a central role in SIFF's film market. CFPC targets young Chinese talents and funds the winner's projects. Co-FPC is for filmmakers from around the world and aims to provide a platform for filmmakers and investors.
This year, the organizer of the SIFF received a record 219 entries from 19 countries and regions, from which it nominated nine CFPC projects and 35 Co-FPC projects. According to Tang Lijun from the SIFF's organizing committee, Co-FPC projects have attracted more than 500 investors and buyers.
In addition to prizes, three sponsors – Soundfirm, Technicolor and Kodak – assured that the two winners received free post-production services worth between 80,000 and 150,000 yuan (US$11,700 and US$21,900).
