2023 Youth Film Week (Zhejiang) officially opened and many honors were released.

Special feature of 1905 film network Youth is just right, dreaming at that time. On May 16th, 2023 Youth Film Week (Zhejiang) officially opened in Hangzhou. The opening ceremony and release activities of 2023 Zhejiang Youth Film Week and the theme forum of "Zhejiang Power as a Film Power" jointly sponsored by committee of cpc zhejiang provincial committee Propaganda Department, Zhejiang Film Bureau, Film Channel Program Center, China Film Archive and Zhejiang Radio and Television Group were successfully held. The event was hosted by the host of the movie channel, and the movie channel was integrated into the media center, 1905 movie network and other platforms for simultaneous live broadcast.

The theme of this year’s Youth Film Week is "Let Young People Realize their Movie Dreams", and "Youth Dreamcatcher", and, Fan Zhizhong,,, Jiang Defu,,,,, Li Ning,,,,, Wang Haigang,,,,,,,,, etc. (in alphabetical order) saw the "Top Ten Most Popular Movies Produced in Zhejiang".

On the afternoon of the same day, the theme forum of "Zhejiang Power as a Film Power" was also very lively. Representatives, directors, actors, screenwriters and film industry leaders from Zhejiang film producers gathered together to review the achievements made by Zhejiang film industry in the new decade, discuss in depth the efforts of Zhejiang film industry to help achieve the goal of "a film power", boost the high-quality development of China film and television culture industry with actions, and inject strong power into China film industry.

Dozens of China filmmakers gathered at the opening ceremony of 2023 Youth Film Week (Zhejiang).

Leading Zhejiang-made films to shine

Zhejiang actors Sophie, He Luo Luo and Jiao Xu sang the songs of youth.

A new chapter of the river rushing spectrum, bravely standing on the tide and sailing more. In 2022, Zhejiang’s box office accounted for 20.7% of the total box office in China, and three Zhejiang-made films earned more than 100 million yuan. Zhejiang ranks among the top three in the annual box office rankings of all provinces in China. Actively implement the spirit of the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China and consciously shoulder the important mission of being a big film province in China. Zhejiang always insists on creating high-quality content, and the audience also uses movie tickets to express their support and love for Zhejiang-made films.

This year’s Youth Film Week specially set up the "Top 10 Most Popular Films Produced in Zhejiang" selection activity, which was selected by the film channel 1905 film network, M big data collection audience voting, big data and professional review.

After fierce competition, Days and Nights in Wuhan Moon Man finally stood out and was awarded the "Top Ten Most Popular Zhejiang Films".

Ten wonderful light and shadow landscapes resonate with the times and resonate with the audience. Liu Zhibing bluntly said that Days and Nights in Wuhan wrote a strong and brave life hymn with a lens full of true feelings; Haiqiang Ning said that "This Killer is Not Too Cold" hides the dream-seeking heart of life as a play under the cloak of comedy, and A Little Red Flower deeply discusses the topic of life from the perspective of life and simple techniques; Yan Danchen, on the other hand, thinks that "Summer Future" not only explains the host’s public friendship for growth, but also shows the optimistic and positive attitude of contemporary youth.

The "Top 10 Excellent Films for Young Audiences in 10 Years" finally fell through.

He once played the role of a little white dove in "Taking Tiger Mountain". Tong Liya lamented that excellent visual effects have given new possibilities to the classic China story, and constant innovation has opened a new chapter in China’s 3D movies; Guo Xiaodong, who once portrayed the image of a hero model in movies, did not hesitate to appreciate the excellent new mainstream movies. He believed that My People My Homeland described the great achievements of the motherland in getting rid of poverty and The Battle at Lake Changjin eulogized the vigorous spirit of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea. In the eyes of Zhang Guangbei, an old opera player, The Return of Wan Li highlights the mission and responsibility of China diplomats, while Wandering Earth 2 has achieved a new leap in China’s science fiction movies.

Operation mekong, The Battle at Lake Changjin, "Ten Excellent Films Most Popular with Young Audiences in 10 Years", among which Huang Jianxin’s works occupy 3 seats. As a witness and witness to the development of China’s films, this evergreen film star is deeply touched by the achievements made by China’s films in the past ten years.

"China movies now have the largest audience, the largest screens, the largest cinemas and the largest creative teams, which is really getting better and better.". Huang Jianxin, who is full of confidence in the future of China movies, laughs that movies make people young. Young filmmakers should keep fighting hard, stand in the wind and push China movies forward step by step.

Following the instructions of our predecessors, we will sweat our youth and sing the song of dreams. Young actors will write about their growth with one role and burn the present with one movie. This year’s Youth Film Week, Zhejiang-born actors Sophie, He Luo Luo and Jiao Xu specially returned to their hometowns, standing on the stage of youthful light and shadow, and cheering for their hometown film industry.

Sophie and He Luo Luo, who incarnate as youthful dream catchers, stand side by side with college students’ representatives to witness this year’s Youth Film Week — — The 2023 Zhejiang University Student Film Season kicked off.

Although she is not a native of Zhejiang, Wu Jinyan’s love for Zhejiang is beyond words because she often goes to Hengdian and Xiangshan Studios, calling Zhejiang her second "home"; Jia Bing, who has been working here for 14 years, feels more deeply that Zhejiang is constantly producing high-quality films that are popular, and the film creation has gradually formed the Zhejiang style.

Jiangnan has unique scenery and perfect supporting facilities. Zhejiang, a film hotspot, has won the favor and love of more and more filmmakers. China filmmakers are working together in Qi Xin to promote the prosperity of Zhejiang film industry.

At the opening ceremony and release event, "Watch wonderful movies and enjoy a better life" — — In 2023, the distribution of movie coupons in Zhejiang Province was officially launched. The Propaganda Department of committee of cpc zhejiang provincial committee cooperates with Zhejiang Branch and Ningbo Branch of China Construction Bank, and will jointly distribute 25 million yuan of movie coupons on the three APP platforms of China Construction Bank Life, Tide News and Z Video. In addition, Zhejiang Zhijiang Film and Television Shooting Service Center was formally established. The awarding ceremony of the 18th Xia Yan Cup excellent screenplay collection activity was announced in Hangzhou.

Industry Big Coffee Gathering "Zhejiang Power as a Movie Power" Theme Forum

Bona, Huayi, Mahua FunAge and Hengdian Film Expose the Latest Creation Plan.

Will shoot in Hengdian, doing visual experiments.

A powerful film country, Zhejiang strives for the first place. Zhejiang film creation continues to exert its strength, and its quantity and quality rank among the top in China for many years. Since 2019, 17 Zhejiang-made movies have exceeded 100 million at the box office. Moon Man and Wandering Earth 2 rank among the top three in China’s annual box office. A large number of masterpieces reflecting the development of the times, shaping the image of China and promoting cultural self-confidence and self-improvement have been born, and the brand effect of Zhejiang-made films has been continuously strengthened.

At the theme forum of "Zhejiang Power as a Film Power", senior filmmakers, director Jiang Ping, director, screenwriter Gu Xiaogang, director, young artist Li Yugang, director Liu Zhihai and young actors Jiao Xu, Sophie and He Luo Luo had a deep sharing on the topic "China Story: Unique Scenery in Film Creation’ Zhejiang’", and talked about the fate of Zhejiang and the film creation plan made in Zhejiang.

Jiang Ping, who has been attached to Zhejiang for more than 40 years, introduced that this year a new play will be filmed for Zhejiang, focusing on the story of Yu Xiusong, the founder of China Communist Youth League. From the singer’s cross-border director, Li Yugang regards Zhejiang as his second hometown and has just finished here; China opera and Jiangnan scenery are combined, and oriental poetry is hidden in the image. Director Gu Xiaogang handed over the second part of the trilogy of "Landscape Map" after "Spring Water Heating". Harmony will take you into a new perspective and appreciate the charm of Zhejiang mountains and rivers.

As a native of Zhejiang, Sophie admits that the actor’s dream set sail in Hengdian and expects to play a Zhejiang girl in the story of Jiangnan in the future; The debut work was shot in Zhejiang, and Jiao Xu said that every shot of the film was shot in Ningbo. Ningbo Tangyuan, Yuyao Yangmei, Qumi wine, talking about hometown food, she is like a few treasures. Also talking about the local customs in Zhejiang, He Luo Luo recommended that everyone punch in the former residence of Lu Xun in Shaoxing.

Zhejiang’s unique landscape and long history have nourished the development and progress of Zhejiang-made films. At present, the world’s highest-standard virtual film and television base has been built, and the world-leading self-developed technology system of virtual production has been developed. The Chinese strength displayed by Zhejiang on the world stage can not be ignored. China’s power, "Zhejiang" is broken.

As Xu Tianfu, vice president of Hengdian Group and chairman of Hengdian Film and Television Co., Ltd. said, in the mid-1990s, when the film industry had not established the concept of film and television industry, Hengdian had begun to build a film and television base. The pioneering spirit of Zhejiang people has promoted the development of the film industry. Tao Kun, general manager of Gongfu Film (Ningbo) Company, also bluntly said that Zhejiang has formed a strong industrial chain gathering effect. Hengdian and Xiangshan film and television bases have provided a solid foundation for the development of Zhejiang films.

Wang Zhonglei, co-founder, vice chairman and CEO of Huayi Brothers Media Co., Ltd., recalled that the first film invested was filmed in Hengdian. Huang Jianxin, a famous director and producer, visited Hengdian in his early years to shoot by director Tsui Hark. At the forum, he revealed for the first time that Tsui Hark was doing a visual experiment for The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Man, and then devoted his efforts to the costume movies. The film was produced by Hengdian Pictures and will be filmed in Hengdian.

Zhejiang movies are showing an upward momentum of vigorous development, and China movies also show their strength from big to strong. Looking forward to the future, Jiang Defu, CEO of Bona Film Group, revealed that "Legend" is being prepared, and the latter expects to reunite the original team;

Wang Haigang, co-president of Mahua FunAge Group and CEO of Mahua FunAge Film, said that it is a fresh exploration of comedy+fantasy for Mahua FunAge to create different types of integrated comedies;

Li Ning, Senior Vice President of Xinli Media Group and CEO of Xinli Film, a subsidiary of Yuewen Group, expects to continue deep cooperation with Mahua FunAge relying on massive IP. It is revealed that YOLO, the partner, will meet the audience.

Come to "Zhejiang" to create and tell the story of China; Starting from "Zhejiang", a new journey towards a film power. Brilliant light and shadow, steady and far-reaching, Zhejiang movies are striding forward on the road of high-quality development. We look forward to the creators who love movies to start their dreams, pursue their dreams and realize their dreams in Zhejiang, and promote more masterpieces of new era movies to emerge continuously in Zhejiang.