15th Beijing International Film Festival

Film Festival in China in 2025 The 2025 Beijing International Film Festival (Chinese: 北京国际电影节), abbreviated BJIFF, marks the 15th edition of the event, celebrating 130 years of world cinema and 120 years of Chinese cinema. Held from April 18 to 26, 2025, in Beijing, China, the festival continues to serve as a platform for international film exchange and industry collaboration.Beijing International Film Festival Home https://www.bjiff.com/enHome/ 2025-04-21 bjiff.comRamachandran Naman 2025-04-18 Beijing International Film Festival Marks Triple Milestone With Star-Studded Opening https://variety.com/2025/film/news/beijing-film-festival-star-studded-opening-1236373103/ 2025-04-21 Variety en-US In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil, this year’s edition invited Switzerland as the guest country.ChinaCultureConnect - Switzerland becomes the guest country of the 15th Beijing Film Festival, and 6 excellent works shine at the "Swiss Film Week" https://www.chinacultureconnect.org/news/68052139f2831b70e5dfabdc 2025-04-24 www.chinacultureconnect.org Key events and highlights Tiantan Awards The Tiantan Awards remain the festival's most prestigious competition section, recognizing outstanding achievements in filmmaking. The Norwegian film Loveable won the most awards. The film tells the story of a 40-year-old woman striving to rebuild her life after her marriage ends.王丹宁 Beijing film festival announces Tiantan Award winners https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202504/27/WS680d7810a3104d9fd3821c79_2.html 2025-05-06 www.chinadaily.com.cnRamachandran Naman 2025-04-26 ‘Loveable’ Wins Big at Beijing International Film Festival https://variety.com/2025/film/global/loveable-beijing-international-film-festival-awards-1236379920/ 2025-05-06 Variety en-US Best Feature — Loveable (Norway) Best Director — Lilja Ingolfsdottir, Loveable (Norway) Best Actor — Pierre Bastin and Benjamin Lambillotte, Vitrival: The Most Beautiful Village in the World (Belgium) Best Actress — Helga Guren, Loveable (Norway) Best Screenplay — Lilja Ingolfsdottir, Loveable (Norway) Best Supporting Actor — Hai Yitian and Geng Le, Better Me, Better You and Trapped (China) Best Supporting Actress — Mara Bestelli, The Message (Argentina) Best Artistic Contribution — The Message (Argentina) Best Cinematography. — The Message (Argentina) Lifetime Achievement Award — Tian Hua (China) Tiantan Jury The Tiantan Awards (Chinese: 天坛奖) jury include six Chinese and international filmmakers.Jiang Wen leads 7-member jury panel for Beijing film festival http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2025-03/28/content_117792117.htm 2025-04-22 china.org.cn Jiang Wen, serving as Jury President Joan Chen David Yates Ni Ni Vincent Perez Tim Yip Industry forums The festival hosts various industry panels, including discussions on Chinese cinema's global reach, film market strategies, and the future of animation. Experts from Europe, North America, and Asia share insights on international distribution models and cross-cultural storytelling.Industry Forum https://www.bjiff.com/tf/dsbyw_18777/ 2025-04-22 bjiff.com Special screenings A special screening program commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2, and featured films such as The Zone of Interest, Shoah, and The Thin Red Line. The Beijing Film Panorama also showcased classic and contemporary films, including festival premieres and restored masterpieces.杨小玉 Beijing film festival set to feature 900 film screenings https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202504/01/WS67eb5c5fa3101d4e4dc2c0ed.html 2025-04-23 China Daily Workshops and Masterclasses The Workshop & Masterclass series featured cinematic professionals, including French actress Isabelle Huppert, Chinese director Jia Zhangke, and actor-director Jiang Wen. These sessions provide insights into acting, directing, and film production.Ramachandran Naman 2025-04-17 Beijing International Film Festival: A Meeting of Masters and Markets https://variety.com/2025/film/news/beijing-international-film-festival-masters-markets-1236370510/ 2025-04-22 Variety en-US Beijing Film Market The Beijing Film Market serves as an incubator for emerging talent and new projects. Initiatives such as the Young Stone Project and the Most Anticipated Young Directors' Works Recommendation Gala aim to support up-and-coming filmmakers.Profile https://www.bjiff.com/FilmMarket/profile/ 2025-04-22 bjiff.com International presence The 2025 festival attracted global film industry leaders, including Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Janet Yang, and British director David Yates, known for his work on the Harry Potter series, who both served as part of the Tiantan Award jury.Szalai Georg 2025-03-28 Beijing Film Fest Unveils Competition Lineup, Jiang Wen to Lead Jury Including Joan Chen, David Yates https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/beijing-film-festival-2025-jiang-wen-joan-chen-david-yates-1236174791/ 2025-04-22 The Hollywood Reporter en-US References Beijing Category:Beijing International Film Festival Category:2025 in Beijing Category:April 2025 in China Category:2025 in Chinese cinema