The festival
The Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), founded in 2011, is one of China's largest film festivals, held each April in the capital. It combines a competition, extensive public screenings, and a major film market and industry forum, spanning Chinese, Asian, and international cinema.
Worth knowing
BJIFF's 'Tiantan Award' competition and its film market make it a significant event on the Chinese and regional film calendar. Screenings take place across cinemas throughout Beijing, and the festival typically runs in mid-to-late April.
How to attend
Public screenings are ticketed and can be in very high demand, with tickets sold online. Industry visitors attend the accompanying market and forum events.
Official site →Dates and programs change year to year — check the official site for the current edition.