The world of video: Small in scale, great in impact. Since the inception of the Short Video Section at the Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in 2022, four years of dedicated cultivation have yielded fruitful results. This section has witnessed countless creators using their lenses to record the beauty of the world and capture the pulse of the era, bringing forth masterpieces that possess both artistic value and social influence, and setting an industry benchmark for short video creation. 

This year's theme competition is open to short video creators worldwide, focusing on the theme "Hometown of Yugong, Culturally Beautiful Jiyuan". Entries will be evaluated by a panel of authoritative experts. Creators of the selected outstanding works will have the opportunity to participate in the 16th BJIFF Short Video Section Awards Ceremony, screening exchanges, and high-end forums focusing on the frontiers of short video creation and industry development.

I. Competition Theme: "Hometown of Yugong, Culturally Beautiful Jiyuan"

The story of "The Foolish Old Man Who Removed the Mountains" (Yugong Yishan) has been passed down for millennia, serving as a spiritual totem of the Chinese nation's perseverance and unswerving determination. Today's Jiyuan is not only the birthplace of the Yugong spirit but also a vibrant city where natural landscapes and culture intertwine. With "Hometown of Yugong, Culturally Beautiful Jiyuan" as its core, this theme competition invites global creators to use their lenses to capture the breathtaking mountains, rivers, and cultural charms of Jiyuan. We seek to tell the modern-day stories of "Yugong Yishan", allowing this ancient city "at the foot of the Taihang Mountains and along the banks of the Yellow River" to be revitalized through cinematic imagery.

II. Eligibility

This competition is open to short video creators, film and television professionals, university students and faculty, social media influencers, and youth creator groups worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality or age.

III. Content Requirements

▍Themes for Creation: 

Entries must revolve around the core theme "Hometown of Yugong, Culturally Beautiful Jiyuan". Creators may choose from the following perspectives (including but not limited to):

The "Yugong Yishan" Spirit: Provide a profound interpretation of the "Yugong Yishan" spirit, showcasing the spiritual outlook of inheritance, practice, and hard-working struggle in the new era.

Hometown of Chinese Mythology: Focus on the birthplaces of classic myths such as The Foolish Old Man Who Removed the Mountains, Nüwa Mends the Heavens, Pangu Creating the World, and The Yellow Emperor Sacrificing to Heaven, telling the cultural stories of Jiyuan's mythology.

Luoyang-Jiyuan Integrated Development: Showcase the new landscape of synergistic development, connectivity, industrial fusion, and urban co-construction between Luoyang and Jiyuan.

Jiyuan Landscapes: Focus on natural wonders such as Wangwu Mountain, the Three Gorges of the Yellow River, Xiaolangdi, and Longquan Lake, presenting the unique scenery "at the foot of the Taihang Mountains and along the banks of the Yellow River".

Cultural & Historical Sites: Focus on cultural landmarks like Jidu Temple, Tiantan Highest Peak, Wulongkou Macaque Reserve, and Wangwu Old Street, recording Jiyuan's folk culture, historical relics, and Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH).

Urban "Vibe" & Daily Life: Capture the most sincere, touching, and warm moments of daily life among the people of Jiyuan. Modern Era Outlook: Demonstrate Jiyuan's vivid practices in rural revitalization, green development, and technological innovation.

▍Submission Requirements:

1. Each entry must be within 10 minutes in duration. If submitting a series of short videos, no more than three (3) works may be submitted.

2. Works must be based on real-life material, actively spread positive energy, and must not involve pornography, violence, racial discrimination, or any content that violates the laws, regulations, or social morals of the People's Republic of China.

3. Videos must be in MP4 format without watermarks. Both horizontal and vertical orientations are accepted. The file size of a single entry shall not exceed 1GB. 

▍Deadline: April 15, 2026

▍Jiyuan Material Download Link:

www.cityheartlook.com

IV. Submission Method

1. Scan the QR code or visit the link below to obtain the application form and fill it out as required.

2. Send the following materials to the official solicitation email bjiffsv@163.com, with the email subject and file naming format: "Hometown of Yugong, Culturally Beautiful Jiyuan" Theme Competition + "Work Title" + Core Creator's Name.

(1) Completed Application Form (Word version)

(2) Completed Application Form with Signature/Seal (PDF version)

(3) The Work itself (Sent as an attachment or as a permanent, valid download link in the body of the email)

3. The submission time shall be based on the time of receipt. The organizing committee will notify selected entrants via email or text message.

V. Application Instructions

1. No submission fee is required.

2. The submitter of a short video work must be the creator or the distributing party. Submitters must ensure the originality of their work and shall not plagiarize, copy, or borrow the work of others. Any visual or audio materials used in the work must not involve copyright disputes. The organizing committee and its host and co-organizing parties assume no legal liability in this regard.

3. Participants must agree to grant the organizing committee the right to use their work for non-commercial activities, such as promotion (including the use of trailers) on the official website of this event, to facilitate the selection process and the successful execution of the honor gala.

VI. Contact Information

Email: bjiffsv@163.com

Address: Television School, Communication University of China, No. 1 Dingfuzhuang East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing