Focusing on AI Technology, Reshaping the Industrial Landscape

As a heavyweight innovative highlight of this year's section, the AIGC Game IP Short Film Competition has garnered significant industry attention since its launch. The competition centers on the cinematic adaptation of game IPs, utilizing classic titles for creative reconstruction. It features two specialized tracks: the JD AI Film & TV Creation Competition AI Motion Comic Track for Metaverse of Twelve Princesses and the Baidu AIGC Future Creation League S3. By gathering authoritative industry forces, the event aims to discover innovative talents and high-quality works in the AI era, building an efficient bridge between digital creation and the industrial ecosystem. Since the call for entries began, the competition has received widespread attention, with nearly 5,000 works submitted in total. This fully demonstrates the infinite potential of technology in empowering creativity. The final results of the competition will be unveiled on-site on April 19. At that time, the champions, runners-up, and third-place winners of the two tracks, along with various individual honors, will be announced. Leveraging the professional authority of the BJIFF, the event will crown the emerging forces in the field of AIGC audiovisual creation.

Linking Colleges and Universities, Gathering Youthful Creativity

This year's section continues to host the "Selection of College Student Works - Comics" activity. Since the call for entries, it has attracted participation from over 90 universities nationwide, collecting more than 1,000 works. Covering diverse themes such as Chinese style (Guofeng), realism, and fantasy, these submissions showcase the vibrant creativity and solid skills of young creators. A professional jury, composed of senior scholars and industry experts from the fields of animation, film, television, and art education, has conducted multiple rounds of rigorous evaluation. The final list of honors will be officially announced at the Honor Ceremony on April 19. Leading creative teams will be invited onto the stage to jointly witness this moment of glory for university animation forces.

Cross-border Glory, Joining a Visual and Auditory Feast

On the afternoon of April 19, the highly anticipated Honor Ceremony - a classic highlight of this section - will be grandly held at the Film Carnival venue of the Yanqi Lake International Convention & Exhibition Center in Huairou District. The gala combines a star-studded red carpet, award presentations, and project launches. Key highlights include the promotion of Nice Boat Animation's new films and Poly Culture's AI film and television projects, alongside the official launch of the 7th GGAC (Global Game Art Contest). Industry leaders, including renowned performing artist Tang Guoqiang and director Lu Chuan, will attend the event to witness this moment of industry glory together with guests from various sectors. Honors will be presented to the outstanding works and creators of the AIGC Game IP Short Film Competition in the Honor Ceremony. Furthermore, a high-energy Honor of Kings Star Tournament will take place, featuring famous celebrities and professional players competing on the same stage, showcasing the unique charm of the cross-border collision between E-sports and cinema.

Multi-dimensional Synergy, Building an Industrial Ecosystem Together

This year's section will also feature the "Symposium on New Ecosystems in AIGC Film and TV Production", focusing on cutting-edge technologies to explore the future landscape of filmmaking. Additionally, the "Everlasting BJIFF: Campus Tour" series will continue to deepen talent cultivation, injecting fresh blood into the Chinese film industry. Meanwhile, the section will collaborate deeply with the Film Carnival to present an immersive experience blending film, games, and animation amidst the scenic beauty of Huairou. Through the synergy of various activities, a new chapter of high-quality development in cross-border integration will be unveiled.

A century of cinematic legacy is passed down as a new chapter of cross-border integration begins. With technology as its wings and culture as its soul, the Game-Based Animated Films Section of the 16th BJIFF employs professional, standardized processes and diverse integrated formats to gather global industry forces, showcasing the innovative vitality and cultural heritage of Chinese film and television. Let us look forward to this cross-border feast of light and shadow and witness the brand-new breakthroughs of Chinese cinema in the new era!