Chinese film professionals expressed their optimism about the future of the country's film industry at the 20th China Film Huabiao Awards ceremony held in the coastal city of Qingdao on Sunday.
The Huabiao Film Awards are the highest government-sponsored awards for the Chinese movie sector. The biennial event celebrates the achievements of China’s rapidly evolving film industry, recognizing the collaborative spirit and innovative efforts of its filmmakers.
At the event's press zone, actor Duan Yihong expressed his pride in the growing international recognition of Chinese cinema as smash hits like the record-breaking animated sequel "Ne Zha 2" show the world what the country's filmmakers are capable of.
"Whenever I see Chinese cinematic works receiving international acclaim and Chinese performances gaining global recognition, I feel extremely proud. This serves as a benchmark, a role model, and a source of motivation for us professionals. To produce excellent Chinese films and convey them to the international stage, to the world," he said.
Director Guo Fan -- best known for "The Wandering Earth" sci-fi series -- highlighted the progress made in the modernization of Chinese filmmaking.
"I think we've actually completed a significant part of the infrastructure construction in terms of industrialization. For example, what we see on set today -- scenes, props, and so on -- we're now able to realize almost anything we can imagine thanks to our country’s strong manufacturing capabilities. For instance, we can now use 3D printing and CNC machining to rapidly produce components piece by piece, allowing us to assemble parts efficiently and complete large batches of props or sets quickly. I this respect, I believe we've already made a significant breakthrough. The next step is to further improve in terms of management and personnel coordination. By focusing on these areas, we can deepen our efforts and strive to elevate our level of industrialization even further," said Guo.
Meanwhile, actor Wu Jun spoke about the importance of ensuring strong storytelling in Chinese films that can resonate with global audiences.
"We should tell stories that showcase the Chinese people's love for life and peace, and stories that promote truth, goodness, and beauty while condemning falsehood, evil, and ugliness. I believe such stories will ultimately gain recognition from people all around the world," he said.
Actors, directors share optimism about future of Chinese film industry
