The “Magic Editing” Forum of the 15th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), jointly hosted by the China Cinema Editors Association and the Beijing Film Academy, will grandly open in the Library Auditorium of the Beijing Film Academy on April 19. You are cordially invited to partake in this feast of cinematic art. As a signature event held for many consecutive years during the Beijing International Film Festival, the "Magic Editing" Forum has become a significant academic platform for the China Cinema Editors Association. This year's forum will delve into the innovation and development of editing artistry in the digital and intelligent era through dialogues with international masters, case studies, and keynote speeches.

During this trans-temporal “Magic Editing” dialogue, three international masters of cinematic editing - Nick Emerson, Jérôme Eltabet, and Robert Nassau, nominated for best editing at the 97th Academy Awards and the 75th Eddie Awards - will engage in a virtual dialogue with their counterparts in China.

The invaluable insights gleaned from these conversations will be meticulously curated into a video presentation, shared with forum attendees to illuminate the editing philosophies of these global luminaries, offering each participant a glimpse into the intricacies of world-class editorial thought. The Chinese editors who engage in the dialogues with these three international masters will further enrich the forum by sharing the profound insights and professional wisdom from their exchanges. This innovative “dialogue within a dialogue” structure promises to imbue the forum with nuanced perspectives and deeper intellectual engagement, providing each attendee with firsthand, actionable experience and technical acumen directly from the creative forefront, resulting in a profound and inspirational sharing of expertise.

The "Magic Editing" Keynote Session at the Domestic Film and Television Editing and Creation Forum will feature four editors from China's first-line commercial and art films, representing the diverse styles and innovative practices shaping contemporary Chinese film editing. Tu Yiran, Editing Director of Pegasus 2, Huangzeng Hongchen, Editing Director of Honey Money Phony, Zhang Yibo, Editing Director of A Tapestry of a Legendary Land, and Zhu Lin, Editing Director of Big World, will share their creative journeys, which span the realms of business and art, entertainment and humanism, embodying the rich possibilities within Chinese film editing.

In this keynote session, these four editors will offer their unique perspectives on film-making through the lens of editing: from how cinematic language shapes character emotions to how the interplay of sound and image constructs a film's rhythm; from how digital technology changes the editing workflow to how editing decisions influence the narrative trajectory. They will share the challenges encountered and solutions devised in their respective projects, revealing the editorial concepts and decision-making processes behind pivotal scenes that resonate deeply with audiences.

Pegasus 2

Editing Director: Tu Yiran

Honey Money Phony

Editing Director: Huangzeng Hongchen

A Tapestry of a Legendary Land

Editing Director: Zhang Yibo

Within the “Magic Editing” Television Series Panel at the Domestic Film and Television Editing and Creation Forum, Zhou Xinxia, Editing Director of To the Wonder, Zhang Jia, Editing Director of Joy of Life 2, Wang Yuanyuan, Editing Director of Blossom, and Zhan Haihong, Editing Director of Northwest Years, will engage in insightful dialogue with Zhou Ying, Vice President of the China Cinema Editors Association. These five accomplished professionals will discuss the technological innovations, artistic aspirations, and industrial advancements shaping contemporary television series creation, and share their valuable experience garnered from diverse genres of serialized narratives, promising attendees a feast of ideas on the art of extended storytelling.

Joy of Life 2

Editing Director: Zhang Jia

Northwest Years

Editing Director: Zhan Haihong

As visual expression ascends in contemporary communication, editing emerges from the shadows, to become a critical force in image construction. We cordially invite you to join us at the Beijing Film Academy on April 19 for a dynamic exchange with distinguished editors from both domestic and international spheres. Partake in their profound creative insights, and together, explore the boundless potential of "Magic Editing" in this era of digital intelligence. Registration for the forum is now officially open. Please scan the QR code below to register. As the event will be held within the confines of the Beijing Film Academy (Haidian Campus), prior arrangements for campus access are requisite, thus all registration information will be collected under a real-name system. The Organizing Committee will confirm the eligibility of applicants via email. Please monitor your inbox after registration. Due to limited availability, we encourage you to register promptly.

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