On April 19 during the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), the 2024 Chaoyang F40 Outstanding Cultural and Creative Youth Talent Program Certificate Awarding Ceremony was held at Langyuan Station, with participation from 100-odd young cultural and creative individuals.

Present at the event, Lu Haibo, professor and doctoral supervisor at the Central Academy of Drama, film and TV producer, and event planner, delivered an address in his role as the Honorary President of the Chaoyang International Cultural Original Youth Talent Alliance. Following that, the 40 successful candidates of the Chaoyang F40 Outstanding Cultural and Creative Youth Talent Program received their certificates and participated in interactive discussions. Han Geng, Deputy Director of the Beijing Chaoyang High-Level Talents Service Center (CHTSC), presented an overview of the talent policies implemented in the district. Sha Xiaoru, Secretary-General of the Chaoyang International Cultural Original Youth Talent Alliance, presented an introduction to the establishment background of the F40 Outstanding Cultural and Creative Youth Talent Program and provided an update on the operation of the alliance.

　　Lu Haibo delivered an address

　　

　　Li Lin, Han Geng, and Wang Linqun presented certificates to the F40 Program candidates

　　

　　Lu Haibo, Tang Bohui, and Hu Jie presented certificates to the F40 Program candidates

　　

　　Representatives of the F40 Program candidates, He Hongshan (upper left), Tulagu (upper right), Xia Meng (lower left), and Sha Xiaoru (lower right), delivered speeches

In 2022, the CHTSC, the Beijing Chaoyang District Committee of Communist Youth League of China, Poly Pictures Investment Co., Ltd., and Poly Digi-Entertainment Co., Ltd. jointly set up the Chaoyang International Cultural Original Youth Talent Reception Hall. In 2023, the Chaoyang International Cultural Original Youth Talent Reception Hall, in collaboration with the Beijing Film Market, a section of the BJIFF, launched the Chaoyang F40 Outstanding Cultural and Creative Youth Talent Program.

The F40, which abbreviates "Focus", "Forty", "Film", and "Future", is a program designed to precisely cater to the practical needs of young cultural and creative individuals aged 40 and below. It aims to create a platform for their mutual growth, offering opportunities for creative guidance, resource connections, and an enhanced appeal, capacity, and cohesion in fostering young cultural and creative talents in the film and TV industries in Chaoyang. Since its launch, the program has received a total of 132 applications, which underwent three rounds of reviews to ultimately select and honor 40 outstanding young cultural and creative professionals. Candidates selected for the F40 program are given the opportunity to partake in the Workshop & Masterclass session at the BJIFF and immerse themselves in culture and creativity themed exchange activities organized by the Chaoyang International Cultural Original Youth Talent Reception Hall. These endeavors foster industry-wide information sharing, strengthen professional competence, and cultivate creative skills. Furthermore, the Reception Hall serves as a platform to facilitate the connection between its members and premium cultural resources. While incubating creative works, it provides guidance on participating in Chinese and international film festivals, as well as supporting services in areas such as film and television legal and tax affairs.

The event was co-hosted by the BJIFF Organizing Committee Office, the CHTSC, the Beijing Chaoyang District Committee of Communist Youth League of China, Poly Pictures Investment Co., Ltd., and Poly Digi-Entertainment Co., Ltd.

In recent years, Chaoyang District has made persistent efforts to improve its talent pool and attract more cultural and creative professionals, aiming to provide support for the establishment of a high-level talent hub. Going forward, the Chaoyang International Cultural Original Youth Talent Reception Hall will remain committed to exploring new opportunities, pathways, and ecosystems. Its focus lies in fostering and supporting cultural and creative talents to establish a rooted presence in Chaoyang District and serve its community. By doing so, it aims to enhance the reputation of Chaoyang's cultural and creative industry.

　　The F40 Program candidates engaged in an interactive discussion

　　

　　Group photo at the event site