The Feature Film Support Program of the NEWHER Film Section at this Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) has received 230 meticulously crafted projects from filmmakers nationwide. The submissions demonstrate a distinct creative tendency: rooted in reality, reflective of inner worlds, and experimental across multiple dimensions. The works portray characters’ intricate dilemmas and emotional choices within family and intimate relationships, while also exploring their self-awakening and struggles for growth. They embody the courage and resilience of individuals who break free from constraints and take charge of their own lives.

This year's NEWHER Film Section will stay true to its founding vision and continue to support outstanding feature-film creation with a more sophisticated framework and a more comprehensive system. The preliminary jury comprises: Producer and agent Shen Shen; Fu Jia, General Manager of Beijing Leyi Chengbang Film; Zhang Qi, General Manager of Film Evaluation and Research Center, iQIYI; producer Sui Shanshan; and Zhang Qun, CEO and Producer of Dadi Film. Following rigorous preliminary review, 21 projects have advanced to the Final Review Roadshow, including 5 workshop projects, 15 screenplay projects, and 1 Work-in-Progress (WIP) project.

The Final Review Roadshow will take place on April 8. Peggy Chiao, renowned scholar and filmmaker, will serve as Jury President. The final jury also includes: Liang Jing, actress, producer and executive producer; Hai Qing, actress; Qin Haiyan, director and screenwriter; Jessica Chen, producer and creative producer; Liu Ruifang, producer and executive producer. Eric Lin, General Manager of Damai Entertainment International Content Development Center and Director of the HINA International Young Director Program, will join as a special invited industry juror. With diverse industry insights and extensive professional expertise, the jury will uphold the standards of professionalism and impartiality, selecting the top three projects and top three directors from workshops. The roadshow will also bring together representatives from a wide range of film and television institutions for exchanges and project negotiations. The final review results will be officially announced at the NEWHER Awards Ceremony on April 19.

Best wishes to all participating creators for outstanding results. In springtime Beijing, may every piece of creation shine bright and jointly forge a new future for the art of cinematic art.