Beijing International Film Festival

Boundless ∞ Immersive Section Major Announcement: Guest ...

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

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A Powerhouse Lineup: Feng Xiaogang, Shu Qi, and Andrew La...

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 Future, Shu Qi for Project Pitches, and Andrew Lau for the BJIFF Shorts.

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Spring Arrives in Beijing as Swallows Circle Above the Te...

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 competition, Opening Ceremony, Beijing Film Panorama, BJIFF Core Forums, Beijing Film Market, Film Carnival, the 33rd College Student Film Festival, Closing & Awards Ceremony, “Film Plus” and Beijing Film & Life Festival.

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"Forward Future" Preview: In Beijing, One Step Ahead of t...

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 emerging directors to unleash that transformative power.

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"International Lounge" Announces Global Buyers, Seeking W...

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 enduring collaborations that will shape the year ahead.

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Tiantan Award Preview: Ahead of the Official Selection An...

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

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This time the audience takes the floor - The 16th BJIFF C...

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.

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New Voices in Film: Embarking from Here - Call for Submis...

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.

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Retrospective: Béla Tarr and László Krasznahorkai: Cin...

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 once again became a focal point of global artistic discourse.

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The 16th BJIFF's Official Market "Frame Spark Youth Marke...

When film rolls through the fabric of daily life and city alleys transform into immersive sets, a cinematic lifestyle carnival for the youth arrives with the spring breeze of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), welcoming all enthusiasts.

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Call for Entries: AIGC Unit of the 16th Beijing Internati...

To Global Explorers in Film Art and AI Technology, As the world's first dedicated film festival unit focused on AI-driven collaborative visual creation, the AIGC Unit of the Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) is entering its third year. What began as a pioneering exploration has grown into a globally recognized platform for AI-enhanced filmmaking. Over the past three years, we have seen remarkable technological advancements and an increasing number of young creators bringing their cinematic dreams to life through AI.

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Speak Out Your Movie Wishes: Define Your Own Film Fans' F...

Though winter's chill still lingers, the warmth of cinema has quietly arrived - Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) will set sail once again in the season of rebirth.

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