In order to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation between China and filmmakers from various countries, and promote the widespread dissemination and influence of domestic high-quality films in overseas markets, it is hosted by the Film Import and Export Branch of China Film Group Corporation and supported by the China Film Foundation’s Special Fund for the Development of Sino-Foreign Film and Television Cooperation. The co-organized "Beijing Screening Beijing International Film Festival Special" was held on April 20.
This event is intended to build a communication platform for international filmmakers to understand Chinese films during the Beijing International Film Festival and consolidate the pace of Chinese films' "going out". Representatives from the embassies of Pakistan, France, Jordan, Guyana, Germany, the Netherlands and other countries in China, the African Film Association, the Swiss Film Association, the American Film Association, the Brazilian Film Delegation, as well as Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Representatives of film producers and distributors from Cambodia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries participated in this event.
More than 70 outstanding domestic films made their debut
Attracting many overseas filmmakers at the Beijing Film Festival
This event attracted exhibitors, film distributor representatives and distinguished guests from more than ten countries who came to participate in various relevant sections of the Beijing International Film Festival. At the launching ceremony, Xu Yang, Director of the International Department of the National Film Administration, mentioned in his speech, “The Beijing Screening·Beijing International Film Festival special session is a gathering of light and shadow that came into being, and it also builds a bridge between Chinese films and world filmmakers. A bridge of light and shadow for mutual prosperity of literature and art, mutual learning of civilizations, and win-win culture. I believe that through this event, filmmakers from all over the world can fully tap the cooperation potential of Chinese films, with the direction of cultural integration and industry co-prosperity. We will work together to bring Chinese films to world audiences and show the world a comprehensive, three-dimensional and vivid "China today, China in the world".
During the promotion session, the organizers systematically introduced the innovation and development of the Chinese film industry. The remarkable achievements in growth, and special mention of the widespread attention and high praise that Chinese films have received internationally, demonstrate the strong strength and far-reaching influence of the Chinese film industry.
In order to vividly show the charm of Chinese movies, the organizers carefully selected "The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Greatest Man", " Flying Life 2", " Chang'an Thirty Thousand Miles ", " Me and Me" from many excellent works. More than 70 outstanding domestic films such as "My Father's " are promoted through graphic introductions and viewing of complete films. Many guests at the conference expressed their recognition and praise for the event after watching the promotion. These Chinese films not only allowed international filmmakers to more intuitively understand the unique aesthetic value of Chinese contemporary film art, but also further deepened the international community's understanding of Chinese culture and Agree.
Use light and shadow as a bridge to spread Chinese stories
Join hands to build an exchange platform for Chinese and foreign filmmakers
In recent years, the Chinese film market has shown a good trend of vigorous development. The exchanges and cooperation between China and the film industry around the world have become increasingly close. More and more Chinese films have also won awards at international film festivals. These awards are not only recognition of film works, but also affirmation of the overall development of the Chinese film industry. Chinese filmmakers have always upheld an open and inclusive attitude, working hand in hand with film colleagues at home and abroad to jointly promote the prosperity and progress of the world's film industry.
Last year, China Film Group held related activities such as the Beijing Screening·Russian Distributors Special, which received positive feedback and affirmation from all parties. This year's "Beijing Screening·Beijing International Film Festival Special" is an upgrade on this basis. In the participating countries and recommended films have been expanded and updated, with a view to reaching further overseas distribution cooperation with film distribution representatives from various countries.
As the influence of Chinese films in the world continues to increase, Chinese films have become an important part of global film culture. International film festivals held in China have also attracted more and more international attention, attracting more and more participation from foreign filmmakers and audiences, and promoting the exchange and integration of Chinese and foreign film cultures. The Beijing International Film Festival is an important platform that strengthens the international development of Chinese films and connects Chinese and foreign filmmakers for exchanges and cooperation.Cui Yan, executive deputy director of the Beijing International Film Festival Organizing Committee Office and director of the Beijing International Film Festival Operations Center of Beijing Radio and Television, delivered a speech at the scene and said: "On the road of high-quality development of Chinese films, we are happy to see Chinese films taking the lead in the Beijing International Film Festival As a platform, we can better go to the world, convey the voice of China, and demonstrate the confidence and self-improvement of Chinese culture."
Liu Chun, deputy general manager of China Film Group Corporation, said that this event takes the opportunity of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival. By building a platform for Chinese and foreign filmmakers to communicate with each other, we will further spread Chinese films and Chinese stories to all parts of the world. “In order to further promote in-depth cooperation between filmmakers from various countries and Chinese films, and in order to allow more exciting Chinese films to reach global audiences, we Taking the Beijing International Film Festival as the stage, we warmly invite you to come and hold this event. We hope that here, domestic and foreign filmmakers can not only chat about movies, exchange and learn from each other, but also work together to continue to promote the prosperity of the world's film industry. Progress."
Focusing on the solid steps of Chinese films "going global", China Film Group Corporation will continue to actively build a more diversified international exchange platform, closely follow up on the creation and overseas distribution of outstanding domestic films, and continue to deepen foreign exchanges and cooperation. , to introduce more high-quality domestic films to the international market, to show a credible, lovely, and respectable image of China, to provide strong assistance to deepen exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations, and to promote Chinese culture to the world. At the same time, it also provides global film The sustained prosperity and development of the cause contributes to China’s strength.
Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Xiao Yang
editor/Cui Wei
