Filmmakers around the world can now register as guests or buyers for the Beijing Film Market at the16th BJIFF!
In the spring of 2025, the Beijing Film Market was buzzing with filmmakers. Carrying their computers, they hurried between roadshows and screenings; with project files and event materials in hand, they annotated new ideas among the text; leaving the International Lounge, some carried a glimmer in their eyes, spotting new opportunities.
Snapshots from the 15th BJIFF Beijing Film Market
This is now a familiar sight at the Beijing Film Market. After ten years of growth, it has grown from a simple info hub into a key place for project incubation and collaboration. Many films secured funding and teams through the Market’s project pitches section and were able to begin shooting; for overseas institutions, the International Lounge is their gateway into China’s film market; market screenings give many small-scale works their first exposure to global buyers; Through constant sharing of insights and experience, the conversations and forums have become yearly touchpoints at which professionals gather inspiration and update their ideas.
More importantly, the Market has developed a sustainable, vibrant industry ecosystem. It’s almost a tradition for the industry to meet here every April, talking, negotiating, and catching the latest shifts, fueling ongoing collaboration.
To help film professionals connect more efficiently, the Market has introduced something new this year: a clear, structured, and consistent guest benefits system. Industry professionals won’t just “be allowed to attend”, they’ll be able to book ahead, receive invitations, and enjoy priority access from project pitches and market screenings to the International Lounge. In the four days, they’ll move freely, engage deeply, meet decisionmakers, identify trends, and push projects and partnerships forward.
Benefits Overview
- Project Pitches-Related Activities
Eligible to participate in Project Pitches and Next Frame Space activities (excluding invitation-only events)
Eligible to be invited to participate in the Project Pitches Training Camp Premiere
Eligible to schedule Project Negotiation for Project Pitches
Eligible to attend the Project Pitches Awards Ceremony
- International Collaboration & Business Meetings
Companies listed in the International Lounge roster may book business meetings in advance
Eligible to participate in the Beijing Film Market International Copyright Night
Eligible to participate in Industry Conversations and Events & Activities
Eligible to participate in BJIFF Core Forums and Workshops & Masterclasses
Eligible to schedule Market Screening
Eligible to be invited to participate in other related activities
Priority access to the “16th Beijing International Film Festival Beijing Film Market E-Handbook” and the “16th Beijing International Film Festival Beijing Film Market Project Pitches E-Handbook”
Complimentary Beijing Film Market information kit
How to Register
Visit the BJIFF website (http://www.bjiff.com), click “Beijing Film Market” → “Industry Professional Registration” to sign up online.
Deadline for early bird price: 24:00, February 13, 2026
Registration deadline: March 20, 2026.
| Identity Type |
Early Bird Price
(Before 24:00 on February 13, 2026)
|
Standard Price |
| Industry Professional |
¥1120 |
¥1600 |
| Buyer |
¥560 |
¥800 |
To sign up as a “Buyer”, make sure to provide your work experience from the past three years for verification. If not approved, you will automatically be registered as a “Guest”.
All approved registrants will participate in the events with an Industry Professional Badge.
Films capture the moment on celluloid, while the Market sketches the industry’s future. Whether seeking projects, partners, fresh ideas, or a glimpse of the industry’s future, becoming an industry professional is the first step.
From April 17 to 20, 2026 (tentative), the Beijing Film Market looks forward to exploring the future with you.
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