Ready for a Movie Marathon in Fuzhou? 🎥
Mark your calendars—Sept 22-26, Fuzhou in Fujian Province on the Chinese mainland transforms into a global cinema hub for the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival (SRIFF). Under the theme "Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou," this festival is all about cultural mashups and creative sparks. 🌏✨
Global Lineup & Collabs 🌍
Imagine more than 3,500 submissions from 135 countries and regions—then zoom in on the 100+ handpicked films from 44 spots like Russia, France, Italy and Iran. Over 400 guests—filmmakers, cultural pros and industry leaders from 30 countries and regions—will chat, network and geek out over the latest cinematic trends.
Indonesia in the Spotlight 🇮🇩
This year's Guest Country of Honor is Indonesia, celebrating 75 years of ties with the Chinese mainland and the landmark of the Bandung Conference. Get ready for Indonesian film screenings, cultural pop-ups and industry forums aimed at boosting co-productions and tech-driven storytelling.
Belt & Road Film Squad 🤝
Nine participating countries will break down their national film policies, while nine international festivals lock in "sister festival" pacts with SRIFF. Oh, and the Cambodia Asia Film Festival just opened its China office in Fuzhou—hello, long-term exchange! 🎉
Cross-Strait Vibes 🌉
For the first time, there's a dedicated section for Chinese mainland-Taiwan region films. Expect a short film showcase, an AI short film challenge, Taiwan film promotions and new project pitches from up-and-coming creatives.
Golden Silk Road Awards 🏆
Jury chair Chen Kaige and a star-studded panel—think Garin Nugroho, Matthias Delvaux and Gabriele Mainetti—will choose winners across 10 categories, including Best Film and Best Director. Get ready for a cinematic grand finale!
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12th Silk Road International Film Festival to kick off in Fuzhou
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