Many animated filmmakers will gather in Sanya to discuss the diversified creation and innovation of animated films

is an important part of the series of forum activities of the 2nd Hainan International Film Festival. On December 7, the organizing committee of the film festival will join hands with Watch Film Media to hold an animated film forum. Many well-known animation filmmakers and creators at home and abroad will Gathered in Sanya to discuss the diversified creation and innovation of animated films from different levels and dimensions.

This forum will focus on the theme of "the original intention and innovation of animation film creation", focusing on the development of original animation and adapted animation, the diverse cultural characteristics of animation films, and the blending and balance of "universal" and "local". . Animated films of different types and styles, through the creative imagination of the creator, enrich the way of storytelling, broaden the ways of emotional expression, and break the barriers of spatial narration. At the same time, the collision between local and international, the blending of tradition and modernity, also enriches this genre of continuous self-innovation and breakthrough, expressing diverse cultural characteristics. In this country of dreams and fantasies, animation film creators adhere to their original aspirations, and continue to innovate and self-breakthrough, making animation films a carrier of their "imaginative roaming".

Ding Liang, as the father of "Bears", created this well-known animation brand. "Bear Infested" has been exported to more than 100 countries and regions around the world, and the seventh movie "Bear Infested Wild Continent" will also be released in the Spring Festival. In addition, Ding Liang actively advocates the concept of "culture plus technology" in the field of theme park design, and has designed a series of widely acclaimed theme parks across China, ranking fifth in the world in total tourist reception.

"The Devil Boy of Nezha" is undoubtedly the biggest dark horse in the Chinese film market this year. This animated film with the subversive Nezha image broke multiple box office records after it was released, and eventually exceeded 49. The box office performance of 100 million yuan ranked second in the total box office rankings of Chinese movies. In addition, "Nezha: The Devil Boy Comes into the World" will also represent mainland China in the 2020 92nd Oscar for Best International Film.

is the first film in the "Painting Rivers and Lakes" series. "The Curse of the Wind" continues the "Xia Lan" culture and innovates it. In the story of the growth of adolescents, it is equipped with the form and style of the road film, which presents the audience with unique Scenery and style with Chinese characteristics. The film won the Best Animation Award at the First Hainan International Film Festival, and won the Best Art Film Award at the just-concluded 32nd China Film Golden Rooster Awards.

The animated film "I Lost My Body" co-written by Guillaume Laurent is one of the most popular animated films in the world this year. The film is adapted from the novel "Happy Hand" by Guillaume Laurent. The film not only won the Cannes Film Critics Week award this year, but also nominated for the 47th Animation Annie Awards for Best Independent Animation Film, Best Screenplay, etc. Awards. Guillaume Laurent is also the screenwriter of many films such as "Angels Love Beauty" and "The Strange Journey of Young Spyway".

has been in the animation industry for more than 18 years. Peter Dodd has served as director, animator and other roles. He has participated in the production of Tim Burton's "Frankenstein Dog" and "Zombie Bride", Wes Anderson's "The Great Fox Papa" and many other classic animation works, and directed and co-written the "Frog Face Leddy. Recently, as a co-director, he participated in the production of the animated series "Rabbit Republic" co-produced by BBC and Netflix.

Several heavyweight guests will gather together to explore the world of animation with the audience from different levels of experience, fields, and dimensions.

Hainan Island International Film Festival is directed by the National Film Bureau and co-hosted by China Central Radio and Television and the Hainan Provincial People's Government. It is committed to strengthening international film cultural exchanges and cooperation, promoting the development of the film industry, and promoting the prosperity of film creation. The 2nd Hainan Island International Film Festival will be held in Sanya, Hainan Province from December 1st to 8th, 2019. It is committed to creating a "Never Ending Film Festival" that is both professional, popular and international. The animated film forum held during the film festival is in line with the festival’s goals and brand direction. It will build a bridge for communication between filmmakers at home and abroad, review and discuss the original intention and innovation of animation film and television creation, and provide an entry point for domestic and foreign The animation film industry has a better collision and agitation at the level of film technology and artistic attainments.

(Knews reporters: Ao Defang, Fu Ya, camera: Wang Zebin, intern editor: Pu Fan)