Beijing International Film Festival Empowers Young Filmmakers with Open Learning Platforms

At the 15th Beijing International Film Festival, young directors, actors and film enthusiasts accessed a variety of workshops, forums, and screenings. Initiatives included mentoring from industry veterans, immersive film markets, and nearly 900 screenings across Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei. These activities provided youth a space to share, learn, and gain practical filmmaking experiences beyond traditional classrooms, shaping the festival into an open film academy.

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By Zhang Min, Chen Ruiting, Yun Zehua, Qin Yirui, Zou Junqi and Li Xuanyu(intern) /China Youth Daily, photo by Xiao Yang