The opening ceremony for the 15th Beijing International Film Festival will be hosted on April 18, 2025, in Beijing, under the theme “New Quality Films Empowered by Technology, Showing Harmony in Diversity”, marking the beginning of a nine-day cinematic extravaganza. The opening ceremony will bring together prominent figures from the domestic and international film industries. Led by director Jiang Wen, the “Tiantan Award” International Jury - including members such as Joan Chen and David Yates - will make a collective appearance to unveil the 15 films selected for the Competition Section (including three Chinese works). In conjunction with the “Chinese Film Consumption Year” initiative, the opening ceremony will also launch the “Beijing Film Life Festival”, featuring discounted movie ticket stubs, film-themed cultural tourism experience, and other cross-industry collaborations. Additionally, the event will preview the screening plan for nearly 300 outstanding global films featured in the “Beijing Film Panorama” section. Using cinema as a bridge, the event showcases the open and inclusive spirit of Chinese filmmaking, while celebrating the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema and the 130th anniversary of global cinema.