Renowned Italian film producer, curator, professor of film history, and film critic. He has served as Artistic Director and Chief Consultant of the inaugural Pingyao International Film Exhibition in 2017, and as President of multiple international film festivals including the Venice International Film Festival; as well as Artistic Director of the Venice Film Festival, Pesaro Film Festival, Rotterdam Film Festival, and Locarno Film Festival. During his tenures as President of major international film festivals, he has successively brought the outstanding works of numerous Chinese directors to the international stage. In 2022, Marco Müller served as Artistic Director of the 4th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF).