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Arcade Dreamer

While arcade gaming may be considered a subculture, there is a dedicated group of players who enthusiastically embrace it. Set in Macau, this film offers a unique perspective from an arcade center manager who reflects on the challenges encountered in the past, while also embracing the future and pursuing his dreams.

  • YUJIE LUO
    Director
  • YIJIAN JIANG
    Director
  • JINGCHAO ZHOU
    Writer
  • XINGRUN WU
    Producer
  • YIJIAN JIANG
    Producer
  • Era Yu
    Key Cast
  • YUJIE LUO
    Cinematography
  • WENJIE WAN
    Cinematography
  • JINGCHAO ZHOU
    Sound
  • YIJIAN JIANG
    Sound
  • YUJIE LUO
    Editor
  • YIJIAN JIANG
    Editor
  • XINGRUN WU
    Editor
  • WENJIE WAN
    Editor
  • XIAOGANG LIANG
    Senior Consultant
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    街機夢想家
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Student
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 15, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    450 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Macao
  • Country of Filming:
    Macao
  • Language:
    Mandarin Chinese, Yue Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Macau University of Science and Technology
Director Biography - YUJIE LUO, YIJIAN JIANG

The director of this film, YIJIAN JIANG, won the 1st prize in "Finding the Story of the Travessa, Beco and Patio” organized by the Macau Government Tourism Office.
The Executive Director of this film, YUJIE LUO, won the Merit Award in the Documentary Unit of the 2021 Golden Fountain Short Film Competition. 3rd Place in 2022 Short Film award organized by DSEC, Macau SAR Government.

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Director Statement

The production team members are in the second year of film and television production, Bachelor's Degree at the Academy of Film, Macau University of Science and Technology.
We want to share the subculture of arcade games with our audience. In Macau, the industry has encountered so many difficulties. We interviewed the manager of a game center and followed his dreams.