The 16th Beijing International Film Festival will be held from April 16 to 25 in Beijing, China.
French actress and director Juliette Binoche will serve as the jury president of the Tiantan Award, the event's top honor.
The 33rd College Student Film Festival officially opened in Beijing on Saturday. Under the theme "Through Film, To Youth", this year's festival spotlights emerging filmmakers and promotes film culture through a diverse program of screenings and events.
The 20th Wangwu Mountain Cultural Tourism Festival commenced at the foot of Wangwu Mountain in Jiyuan, Henan, on April 11. During the opening ceremony, it was announced that the Short Video Section Honorary Ceremony of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival will be held in Jiyuan.
The 2026 Beijing International Film Festival opened at Yanqi Lake on April 15, where China's leading fashion brand, Bosideng, staged a runway show blending film and fashion.
A promotional event for the upcoming historical epic Crossing was held on Thursday in Beijing's Huairou district, coinciding with the opening of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival.
