Arthouse films, documentaries set for bigger release
4 years, 1 month ago

Arthouse films, documentaries set for bigger release

China Daily  

Poster of Tough Out. More arthouse films and high-quality documentaries, which are often unfairly marginalized in mainstream film market for their limited business value, may have more chance to be distributed and screened in Chinese cinemas, thanks to a new agreement reached in Beijing on Thursday. Elemeet, a film distribution platform that facilitates a limited release of specialty films, and iQiyi, China's major online streaming media platform, signed a strategic agreement in Beijing to create more screening opportunities, online and offline, for young generation filmmakers' work, often their first feature-length films. The studio Factory Gate Films and FIRST International Film Festival, China's main platforms nurturing young filmmakers, will also to join the cooperation by providing resources to new talents. This film, which won best documentary award at this year's FIRST International Film Festival, will be premiered on Dec 11 in cinemas nationwide.

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A glittering week for Chinese films at Cairo festival
3 weeks, 1 day ago

A glittering week for Chinese films at Cairo festival

China Daily  

CAIRO — Brief History of a Family won the Network for the Promotion of the Asia Pacific Cinema Award as the best Asian feature film at the 45th Cairo International Film Festival, which concluded on Nov 22. "China has had a great cinema industry for a long time, and we used to watch Chinese films while studying filmmaking," says Egyptian …

A glittering week for Chinese films at Cairo festival
3 weeks, 1 day ago

A glittering week for Chinese films at Cairo festival

China Daily  

CAIRO — Brief History of a Family won the Network for the Promotion of the Asia Pacific Cinema Award as the best Asian feature film at the 45th Cairo International Film Festival, which concluded on Nov 22. "China has had a great cinema industry for a long time, and we used to watch Chinese films while studying filmmaking," says Egyptian …

Golden Rooster film festival drives industry development in Xiamen
1 month, 1 week ago

Golden Rooster film festival drives industry development in Xiamen

China Daily  

The opening ceremony of the 2024 GRIFF Industry on Nov 13. As an important part of the 2024 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival held from Nov 13 to 16, the 2024 GRIFF Industry kicked off on the Nov 13 in the city of Xiamen, East China's Fujian province. The opening ceremony, featuring the theme "high-level film event, …

China's Golden Rooster film festival opens in Xiamen
1 month, 1 week ago

China's Golden Rooster film festival opens in Xiamen

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-15 The 2024 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival opens on Nov 13 in Xiamen. The 2024 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, which features China's top film awards ceremony, opened on Nov 13 in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province. Notably, this year's festival also features multiple film exhibition events, including the Golden …

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers
1 month, 1 week ago

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers

China Daily  

The Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival opened in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Oct 24. Experts at the Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival emphasized that documentary filmmakers should present authentic and deeply human reflections in order to connect with today's audiences. The festival, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Oct 24 to 26, was co-hosted by China Central Newsreel and Documentary …

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers
1 month, 1 week ago

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers

China Daily  

The Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival opened in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Oct 24. Experts at the Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival emphasized that documentary filmmakers should present authentic and deeply human reflections in order to connect with today's audiences. The festival, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Oct 24 to 26, was co-hosted by China Central Newsreel and Documentary …

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers
1 month, 1 week ago

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers

China Daily  

The Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival opened in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Oct 24. Experts at the Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival emphasized that documentary filmmakers should present authentic and deeply human reflections in order to connect with today's audiences. The festival, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Oct 24 to 26, was co-hosted by China Central Newsreel and Documentary …

Envoy in US: Film can be a 'bridge of friendship'
1 month, 1 week ago

Envoy in US: Film can be a 'bridge of friendship'

China Daily  

China's ambassador to the United States, in remarks to movie and TV festivals, said film can be a "bridge of friendship" between the two countries. He recalled the history of cultural exchange going back to 1954, when Premier Zhou Enlai invited Charlie Chaplin to a Geneva screening of The Butterfly Lovers — China's first color film, often called the "Chinese …

Chinese film festival brings cultural exchange to Munich
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese film festival brings cultural exchange to Munich

China Daily  

Organized by the Confucius Institute Munich, the 12th Chinese Film Festival on Monday night. Munich welcomed the 12th Chinese Film Festival on Monday night, inviting locals to explore China's cinematic world through a diverse lineup of films. Organized by the Confucius Institute Munich, the two-week event will showcase 21 feature films, three short films, two animated features, and three animated …

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai
3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai

China Daily  

A media event is held on Thursday in Beijing to announce the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival, which is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. As announced at a media conference in Beijing on Thursday, the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 …

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai
3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai

China Daily  

A media event is held on Thursday in Beijing to announce the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival, which is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. As announced at a media conference in Beijing on Thursday, the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 …

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai
3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai

China Daily  

A media event is held on Thursday in Beijing to announce the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival, which is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. As announced at a media conference in Beijing on Thursday, the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 …

Moviegoers relish intriguing plot diversity of screen offerings
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Moviegoers relish intriguing plot diversity of screen offerings

China Daily  

A scene from Guan Hu's drama Black Dog. "After a partial comeback in 2023, Chinese cinema is returning to this year's 77th Cannes Film Festival in a major way," a review on American entertainment media outlet the Hollywood Reporter, stated. Earlier this year, animated fantasy Deep Sea was released in more than 500 French cinemas, totaling 10,000-plus screenings and shattering …

Shanghai International Film Festival announces schedule
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai International Film Festival announces schedule

China Daily  

By ZHANG KUN | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-06-06 21:25 The upcoming Shanghai International Film Festival released the schedule for the showcase titles on Thursday, with box office kicking off at noon on Friday. The 26th SIFF will take place from June 14 to 23, when 450 films will have about 1,600 projections in 47 cinemas around Shanghai, and six cinemas …

Industry forum sheds light on AI's role in filmmaking
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Industry forum sheds light on AI's role in filmmaking

China Daily  

Guests pose for a group photo at the industry forum of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival on April 21, 2024. The 14th Beijing International Film Festival hosted an industry forum titled "Establishment and Breakthrough Amidst the Changing Film Industry Landscape," on Sunday at the Langyuan Station, exploring how the film industry can both establish new approaches and break from …

Beijing film festival showcases Chinese cinema to global audience
8 months ago

Beijing film festival showcases Chinese cinema to global audience

China Daily  

A special screening aimed at expanding the presence of Chinese movies in the overseas market was held as part of the ongoing 14th Beijing International Film Festival on April 20. As part of the ongoing 14th Beijing International Film Festival, a special screening was organized with the aim of expanding the presence of Chinese movies in the overseas market, drawing …

Beijing film festival showcases Chinese cinema to global audience
8 months ago

Beijing film festival showcases Chinese cinema to global audience

China Daily  

A special screening aimed at expanding the presence of Chinese movies in the overseas market was held as part of the ongoing 14th Beijing International Film Festival on April 20. As part of the ongoing 14th Beijing International Film Festival, a special screening was organized with the aim of expanding the presence of Chinese movies in the overseas market, drawing …

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival

China Daily  

Poster for the Golden Rooster film festival. The 2023 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, one of the country's most prestigious movie industry events, kicked off on Wednesday in the coastal city of Xiamen, Fujian province, gathering many insiders and celebrities to discuss the prospects of the domestic film industry. The top attraction of the festival, the 36th …

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival

China Daily  

Poster for the Golden Rooster film festival. The 2023 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, one of the country's most prestigious movie industry events, kicked off on Wednesday in the coastal city of Xiamen, Fujian province, gathering many insiders and celebrities to discuss the prospects of the domestic film industry. The top attraction of the festival, the 36th …

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival

China Daily  

Poster for the Golden Rooster film festival. The 2023 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, one of the country's most prestigious movie industry events, kicked off on Wednesday in the coastal city of Xiamen, Fujian province, gathering many insiders and celebrities to discuss the prospects of the domestic film industry. The top attraction of the festival, the 36th …

Tokyo International Film Festival kicks off as China's Zhang Yimou wins lifetime award
1 year, 1 month ago

Tokyo International Film Festival kicks off as China's Zhang Yimou wins lifetime award

China Daily  

TOKYO -- The 36th Tokyo International Film Festival has kicked off in Tokyo with more than 200 filmmakers and actors from Japan, and other countries and regions appearing on the red carpet. At the opening ceremony, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Chinese director Zhang Yimou. Zhang recalled in a speech that he won Award for Best Actor at …

Tokyo International Film Festival kicks off as China's Zhang Yimou wins lifetime award
1 year, 2 months ago

Tokyo International Film Festival kicks off as China's Zhang Yimou wins lifetime award

China Daily  

TOKYO -- The 36th Tokyo International Film Festival has kicked off in Tokyo with more than 200 filmmakers and actors from Japan, and other countries and regions appearing on the red carpet. At the opening ceremony, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Chinese director Zhang Yimou. Zhang recalled in a speech that he won Award for Best Actor at …

Hollywood’s animated film festival is back with Miyazaki, Aardman and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Hollywood’s animated film festival is back with Miyazaki, Aardman and more

LA Times  

Clockwise from top left: “Mars Express,” “The Boy and the Heron,” “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” and “Chicken for Linda!” Is tonight’s opening-night selection of the sixth annual Animation Is Film Festival its biggest ever? Among the bigger names: award-winning titles from Annecy’s annual June showcase ; a special early screening of DreamWorks’ ”Trolls Band Together”; the North American …

The 10th Silk Road International Film Festival to open in Fuzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

The 10th Silk Road International Film Festival to open in Fuzhou

China Daily  

Actor and Youth ambassador of the 10th Silk Road International Film Festival Wang Hedi. Creators and actors of some of the latest blockbusters are expected to meet audiences and share their stories of filming during the 10th Silk Road International Film Festival, to be opened in Fuzhou, Fujian province, this Saturday. The annual Golden Silk Road Award has received applications …

The 10th Silk Road International Film Festival to open in Fuzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

The 10th Silk Road International Film Festival to open in Fuzhou

China Daily  

Actor and Youth ambassador of the 10th Silk Road International Film Festival Wang Hedi. Creators and actors of some of the latest blockbusters are expected to meet audiences and share their stories of filming during the 10th Silk Road International Film Festival, to be opened in Fuzhou, Fujian province, this Saturday. The annual Golden Silk Road Award has received applications …

30 years of Shanghai International Film Festival: Recounting the journey of the Chinese film industry
1 year, 6 months ago

30 years of Shanghai International Film Festival: Recounting the journey of the Chinese film industry

China Daily  

The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival will run from Friday to June 18. As China's only A-category international film festival, the SIFF has been positioned to focus on "Asia, Chinese films and new talents" over the past 30 years. Competition sections for the festival's main prize "Golden Goblet" fall into five categories: the main competition for feature-length films, as well …

30 years of Shanghai International Film Festival: Recounting the journey of the Chinese film industry
1 year, 6 months ago

30 years of Shanghai International Film Festival: Recounting the journey of the Chinese film industry

China Daily  

The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival will run from Friday to June 18. As China's only A-category international film festival, the SIFF has been positioned to focus on "Asia, Chinese films and new talents" over the past 30 years. Competition sections for the festival's main prize "Golden Goblet" fall into five categories: the main competition for feature-length films, as well …

Film festival launches ticket sales as venue gets star treatment
1 year, 6 months ago

Film festival launches ticket sales as venue gets star treatment

China Daily  

All Ears, a film shortlisted for the main competition section at the 25th edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival. CHINA DAILY Online ticket sales for films to be showcased at the 25th edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival begins at noon on Friday. Hosted by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, the China Media …

Film festival launches ticket sales as venue gets star treatment
1 year, 6 months ago

Film festival launches ticket sales as venue gets star treatment

China Daily  

All Ears, a film shortlisted for the main competition section at the 25th edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival. CHINA DAILY Online ticket sales for films to be showcased at the 25th edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival begins at noon on Friday. Hosted by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, the China Media …

A movie capital
1 year, 7 months ago

A movie capital

China Daily  

A bird's-eye view of the China Film and Television Base, located in the district's Yangsong town. PU XIANGDONG/FOR CHINA DAILY Extending its vision While the Beijing International Film Festival has been consciously integrating technology into its events, such as establishing a virtual reality section at its Beijing Film Panorama screenings since 2018, this year, this section has been further upgraded …

Int'l film festival in Beijing boosts cultural exchange
1 year, 7 months ago

Int'l film festival in Beijing boosts cultural exchange

China Daily  

For Shen Shanshan, 38, April is the "most important time of the year" as she is enjoying the annual Beijing International Film Festival despite her busy life. According to Sha Dan, a staffer of the China Film Archive, films are the carrier of Beijing's cultural inclusiveness, and film exhibitions can realize cultural exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations. "We …

Int'l film festival in Beijing boosts cultural exchange
1 year, 7 months ago

Int'l film festival in Beijing boosts cultural exchange

China Daily  

For Shen Shanshan, 38, April is the "most important time of the year" as she is enjoying the annual Beijing International Film Festival despite her busy life. According to Sha Dan, a staffer of the China Film Archive, films are the carrier of Beijing's cultural inclusiveness, and film exhibitions can realize cultural exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations. "We …

International film festival opens in Beijing
1 year, 8 months ago

International film festival opens in Beijing

China Daily  

Director Zhang Yimou will serve as the jury president for the 13th Tiantan Award of this year's Beijing International Film Festival. The 13th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off Saturday at the Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention & Exhibition Center. Jury members of the 13th Tiantan Award of this year's BIFF, led by renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou as the …

International film festival opens in Beijing
1 year, 8 months ago

International film festival opens in Beijing

China Daily  

Director Zhang Yimou will serve as the jury president for the 13th Tiantan Award of this year's Beijing International Film Festival. The 13th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off Saturday at the Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention & Exhibition Center. Jury members of the 13th Tiantan Award of this year's BIFF, led by renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou as the …

Chinese movies going abroad via virtual cinema service
2 years, 1 month ago

Chinese movies going abroad via virtual cinema service

China Daily  

Film poster of Nice View. With the 18th Chinese American Film Festival kicking off in Los Angeles last week, the annual event has selected 12 acclaimed domestic movies out of nearly 400 participating entries for its nonprofit online exhibition between Nov 7 and Nov 30. The 18th Chinese American Film Festival will hold the online screening via Smart Cinema between …

Chinese movies going abroad via virtual cinema service
2 years, 1 month ago

Chinese movies going abroad via virtual cinema service

China Daily  

Film poster of Nice View. With the 18th Chinese American Film Festival kicking off in Los Angeles last week, the annual event has selected 12 acclaimed domestic movies out of nearly 400 participating entries for its nonprofit online exhibition between Nov 7 and Nov 30. The 18th Chinese American Film Festival will hold the online screening via Smart Cinema between …

Film sector needs a successful story
2 years, 3 months ago

Film sector needs a successful story

China Daily  

Actor Li Xuejian, the jury president of Tiantan Award, shows up on the red carpet. He is flanked by other members of the jury, director Guo Fan, actress Qin Hailu, documentary filmmaker Malcolm Clarke and director-actor Wu Jing, during the 12th Beijing International Film Festival at the Beijing Yanqi International Convention and Exhibition Center on Aug 19. As the first …

Film sector needs a successful story
2 years, 3 months ago

Film sector needs a successful story

China Daily  

Actor Li Xuejian, the jury president of Tiantan Award, shows up on the red carpet. He is flanked by other members of the jury, director Guo Fan, actress Qin Hailu, documentary filmmaker Malcolm Clarke and director-actor Wu Jing, during the 12th Beijing International Film Festival at the Beijing Yanqi International Convention and Exhibition Center on Aug 19. As the first …

Beijing film festival erupts with culture
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing film festival erupts with culture

China Daily  

A scene in the documentary Fire of Love. As one of the most sought-after sections for movie enthusiasts, the 12th Beijing International Film Festival has screened more than 100 outstanding Chinese and foreign movies in 18 cinemas for its annual "Beijing Film Panorama" section. Fire of Love, a documentary which held its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival …

Beijing film festival erupts with culture
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing film festival erupts with culture

China Daily  

A scene in the documentary Fire of Love. As one of the most sought-after sections for movie enthusiasts, the 12th Beijing International Film Festival has screened more than 100 outstanding Chinese and foreign movies in 18 cinemas for its annual "Beijing Film Panorama" section. Fire of Love, a documentary which held its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival …

Beijing film festival erupts with culture
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing film festival erupts with culture

China Daily  

A scene in the documentary Fire of Love. As one of the most sought-after sections for movie enthusiasts, the 12th Beijing International Film Festival has screened more than 100 outstanding Chinese and foreign movies in 18 cinemas for its annual "Beijing Film Panorama" section. Fire of Love, a documentary which held its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival …

Beijing film festival erupts with culture
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing film festival erupts with culture

China Daily  

A scene in the documentary Fire of Love. As one of the most sought-after sections for movie enthusiasts, the 12th Beijing International Film Festival has screened more than 100 outstanding Chinese and foreign movies in 18 cinemas for its annual "Beijing Film Panorama" section. Fire of Love, a documentary which held its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival …

Beijing film festival honors industry giants
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing film festival honors industry giants

China Daily  

Actress Qi Xi and Zhou Jiandong, vice president of China Film Producers Association, presented the award to Jiang Defu, CEO of Bona Film Group. Beijing Film Night, one of the highlights of the ongoing 12th Beijing International Film Festival, was held earlier in the Chinese capital this week, gathering more than 100 celebrities and industry insiders. China Film Co Ltd, …

Beijing film festival honors industry giants
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing film festival honors industry giants

China Daily  

Actress Qi Xi and Zhou Jiandong, vice president of China Film Producers Association, presented the award to Jiang Defu, CEO of Bona Film Group. Beijing Film Night, one of the highlights of the ongoing 12th Beijing International Film Festival, was held earlier in the Chinese capital this week, gathering more than 100 celebrities and industry insiders. China Film Co Ltd, …

Beijing film festival is a box office smash
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing film festival is a box office smash

China Daily  

Leading online entertainment platform iQiyi is hosting the online screening of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival. Film enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite works at the online screening of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival hosted by iQiyi, a leading online entertainment service in China. Critically acclaimed international productions are also available on the online screening, such as Happy as …

Foreign films join race for China's top movie awards
2 years, 11 months ago

Foreign films join race for China's top movie awards

China Daily  

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 34th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival in Xiamen, Fujian province, China, December 28, 2021. The China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday in the city of Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, with foreign films joining the race for China's top film awards for the …

Film event charts new direction for Chinese online movies
2 years, 11 months ago

Film event charts new direction for Chinese online movies

China Daily  

The Third China Online Movie Week has concluded recently and will be shown online on major Chinese video streaming platforms iQiyi, Tencent Video and Youku on Wednesday night. Under the theme of "New Images to the Future", the event convened industry workers, experts and scholars to share their takes on producing high-quality online movies that portray Chinese people's lives today …

Online 'cinema' propels Chinese films going abroad
3 years ago

Online 'cinema' propels Chinese films going abroad

China Daily  

Gao Qunyao, CEO of Smart Cinema, delivers a speech at a forum at Beijing Normal University on Nov 26. With films being one of the most efficient mediums for international communication, Gao Qunyao, CEO of Smart Cinema, said domestic filmmakers should not only focus on polishing story narration skill and artistic expression with a more international way, but also rely …

Online 'cinema' propels Chinese films going abroad
3 years ago

Online 'cinema' propels Chinese films going abroad

China Daily  

Gao Qunyao, CEO of Smart Cinema, delivers a speech at a forum at Beijing Normal University on Nov 26. With films being one of the most efficient mediums for international communication, Gao Qunyao, CEO of Smart Cinema, said domestic filmmakers should not only focus on polishing story narration skill and artistic expression with a more international way, but also rely …

Chinese American film, TV festivals to return live
3 years, 1 month ago

Chinese American film, TV festivals to return live

China Daily  

The 17th Chinese American Film Festival and the Chinese American TV Festival will return to Los Angeles as a live, in-person event next month, the organizers said on Wednesday. Nearly 600 film and television works are included in the festival, scheduled from Nov 5-30, said the organizing committee of the 17th Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American TV Festival …

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