Latest update September 22nd, 2015 4:58 PM
Beijing Int’l Film Festival Made New Annoucements
Beijing - Feb. 26, the 4th Beijing International Film Festival held its first press conference to announce its new moves.
Three new sections are incorporated: a documentary selection, to spot and screen varied themes of documentaries from the world; a new focus on the Chinese films, to promote young filmmakers with marketability; and a future gaze on the international films, to encourage innovative approaches and strengthen collaborations among the young, said HUANG Pei, Director of the Beijing International Film Exchange Promotion Center.
Also, this year Beijing will have a film festival advisory committee with renowned filmmakers, event organizers and marketing professionals. The committee will evaluate the festivals’ programs and promotion and optimize the rich resources in this capital metropolis.
Last but now least, no more shivering in the chilly spring breeze during the lengthy opening ceremony with hours of extravagant galas near the Temple of Heaven. This year, this Beijing fest will kick off with a film, as an answer to the authorities’ new initiative to be more budget-wise in cultural events.
ZHAO Zhiyong, Deputy Secretary-General of the festival said this year’s in the Beijing Film Market will emphasize post-production and location scout. On April 17, China-Foreign Cooperation Forum will be held in Beijing Hotel to facilitate co-productions and drive Chinese films to the world. On April 18, a forum about film creativity will be launched in Beijing Hotel, with talks about successful cases by producers and directors without borders. On April 22, China Film Museum will have a summit forum “Art and Craft in Animation Film” to discuss the charm of animations and its related training on techniques.
During the fest, people can go to The China Millennium Monument to take part in film-themed activities while the Huai Rou venue will have more diverse entertainments based on films.
This year, Beijing is expecting a new wave of international guests. The past several years has witnessed pros like Luc Besson, Keanu Reeves, James Cameron, Kathleen Kennedy and Paul Hanneman.
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