The Longfu Temple Cultural Park in Beijing's Dongcheng district hosted a successful forum on Sunday, focusing on the integration of film, culture, and tourism. The event, a pivotal component of the Beijing International Film Festival's College Film Festival, brought together scholars and industry insiders to deliberate on the potential of film and tourism in propelling industry growth.
For the first time in history, the Beijing International Film Festival has introduced an AIGC (artificial intelligence-generated content) Short Film Unit, showcasing the application and innovation of AI technology within the film industry while also exploring how AI challenges and reshapes traditional cinematic storytelling.
Once revered as a cultural icon, Hong Kong films have long entranced generations of audiences in Chinese mainland. Now, the burgeoning talent within the Hong Kong film industry is poised for an expanded presence in the mainland market.
As part of the ongoing 14th Beijing International Film Festival, a special screening was organized with the aim of expanding the presence of Chinese movies in the overseas market, drawing a diverse international audience on April 20.