With the assistance from internet and hi-tech, the 10th Beijing (Huairou) International Film Festival is now online. The host set main events on the internet for audiences to participate without taking the risk of the current Covid-19 situation. It brings the audiences the newest and safest way to enjoy their favorite films. It shows the future of the film industry.
The festival exclusively collaborates with iQIYI, the major Chinese digital platform, to present 250 films online including 50 new films from domestic and overseas creators. Also, the festival unprecedentedly introduces TV shows to the platform, cooperating with 3 Beijing local TV stations to present 20 outstanding shows.
Audiences are able to enter various online screening rooms according to their preferences. They can pick their own seat virtually and enjoy the snacks and friendly environment virtually with other online audiences.
What’s more exciting is that after the screening session, audiences can participate in the panel session virtually online. During the panel session, artists, creators and film experts will share their brilliant thoughts with the audiences via Wechat APP. By using Wechat, audiences can choose more than 180 different story lines for the characters in the film triggering more than 7 different endings.
The films in the future might be delivered to the audiences via many channels. However, the nature of a good film will always have to be inspiring, uplifting and encouraging.
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