Since its inception in 2006, FIRST International Film Festival (abbr. FIRST IFF) has been a film festival-style service platform in China, focusing on discovering and promoting young filmmakers and their early works. FIRST IFF advocates youth film culture, enriches artistic creation, intervenes in the ecological cycle of the film industry, and preserves the memory of contemporary film history. As an independent market-oriented platform with public responsibility, FIRST consistently injects fresh energy into the Chinese film industry, contributing to the sustainable development of the film ecosystem.
FIRST IFF highlights emerging Chinese-language filmmakers, celebrating a commitment to free and independent cinematic expression. Films selected for the Main Competition, both feature-length and short, will compete for ten awards, including Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Short Film.
FIRST FRAME examines gender and identity through individual life experiences and social relationships, highlighting diverse representations of women on screen. The section awards Film of the Year and Short Film of the Year, with prizes supported by CHANEL and determined by an independent jury.
FIRST PIONEER encourages avant-garde and imaginative creativity in short films, emphasizing bold aesthetics, diverse cultural perspectives, and innovative cinematic expressions. It awards the Best Short Film, determined by an independent jury.
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