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The 16th BJIFF Opening Ceremony Red Carpet is about to begin！

2026-04-16

Boundless ∞ Immersive Section Major Announcement: Guest Curator and Final Jury Panels Revealed

As the boundaries between virtual and physical realities continue to converge through moving images, visual storytelling is steadily expanding into new territory.

2026-03-27

A Powerhouse Lineup: Feng Xiaogang, Shu Qi, and Andrew Lau Join the 16th BJIFF! Three Icons of Chinese Cinema Join Forces to Guide Emerging Talents

As the legacy of cinema continues to evolve and inspire, the 16th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) returns this spring, officially unveiling the visionary leaders of its three premier sections. Today, the festival is proud to announce its Jury Presidents: Feng Xiaogang for the Forward ...

2026-03-19

Spring Arrives in Beijing as Swallows Circle Above the Temple of Heaven - the 16th Beijing International Film Festival Officially Announces Its Dates

Tiantan Glows, Hundred Flowers Bloom, Beijing Shines. The 16th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) will take place in Beijing from April 16 to 25, 2026. This year’s festival will present a wide range of film and cultural events across its principal sections, including the Tiantan Award c...

2026-03-16

"Forward Future" Preview: In Beijing, One Step Ahead of the World

Every great director, before becoming a master, took that daring "first step" - the one bold enough to show the world something new. The power within is often the most intense and raw, but it pulses with the unbridled ambition needed to break through. The Forward Future is the perfect stage for e...

2026-03-12

"International Lounge" Announces Global Buyers, Seeking World Coordinates for Good Stories

Spring has arrived, and with it, a season of new beginnings. This April, the Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF)'s "International Lounge" invites you to share the first coffee of the season with film professionals from every corner of the map. Come for the conversation; stay for the endur...

2026-03-12

Tiantan Award Preview: Ahead of the Official Selection Announcement, We Spoke with the Jury Members

Before the Official Selection of Tiantan Award is unveiled, audiences often find themselves wondering: what kind of stories have been chosen this time?

2026-03-05

This time the audience takes the floor - The 16th BJIFF Creation Forum opens submissions for the "Ten Sharp Questions" and begins recruiting audience representatives

Film has never been a one-way expression. It is watched, discussed, questioned, and remembered. Audience voices are never just an echo, they help steer the path of creation.

2026-03-05

New Voices in Film: Embarking from Here - Call for Submissions for the Recommendation Ceremony for “Most Anticipated Young Directors’ Works” at the 16th BJIFF Beijing Film Market

On the evening of April 19, 2025, the Recommendation Ceremony for "Most Anticipated Young Directors' Works", part of the Beijing Film Market at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), was successfully held at T-Field, Shouchuang · Langyuan Station in Chaoyang District, Beijing.

2026-02-26

Retrospective: Béla Tarr and László Krasznahorkai: Cinema and Literature in Perfect Harmony

On January 6, 2026, the world lost legendary Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr. Only months earlier, his longtime collaborator, the acclaimed Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, had received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. Suddenly, the creative partnership between these two art masters onc...

2026-02-12