The Changchun Film Festival
(August 28th to September 1st, 2024)
The Changchun Film Festival, also known as the China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, is a prestigious film event held annually in Changchun, the capital city of Jilin Province in Northeast China.
Founded in 1962, the festival takes its name from the iconic Golden Rooster Award, which is the highest honor bestowed upon films and individuals in the Chinese film industry. The Hundred Flowers Award, on the other hand, symbolizes the richness and diversity of Chinese cinema, celebrating films that embody artistic merit and social relevance.
The Changchun Film Festival serves as a platform for film professionals, enthusiasts, and the general public to come together and engage in discussions, screenings, and awards ceremonies. It features a comprehensive program that includes film competitions, film markets, exhibitions, seminars, and masterclasses conducted by renowned filmmakers and industry experts.
The festival’s film competition sections typically encompass various categories such as Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and others, recognizing outstanding achievements across different genres and styles. In recent years, the festival has also been increasingly open to international participation, showcasing films from around the world and fostering cultural exchange and collaboration.
Beyond the competitive aspects, the Changchun Film Festival also emphasizes the importance of film education and promotes film literacy among the public. It hosts a variety of educational programs, workshops, and film screenings designed to inspire and educate the next generation of filmmakers and film lovers.
The 19th Changchun Film Festival, held from August 28 to September 1, 2024, in Changchun City, Jilin Province, China, was a significant event in the Chinese film industry. The festival was themed "New Era, New Cradle, New Forces," emphasizing the role of Changchun as a cradle of Chinese film and highlighting emerging talents in the industry.
Official Website: https://www.chinaccff.com/