As winter's chill deepens, certain cinematic tales possess the power to warm the soul. On Friday, 26th December, Zhejiang University will host the 2025 Artistic New Works · "Winter Warmth" Themed Screenin
g and Art Film Creation Exchange – a professional event harnessing the transformative force of art cinema. We invite you to join this cinematic rendezvous, where the collision of ideas reveals art's profound warmth.
This event is supported by the Office of the National Film Development Special Fund Management Committee and jointly organised by the China Film Archive, Zhejiang University, and the Zhejiang Provincial Film Bureau. Featuring keynote addresses from distinguished guests, the occasion will also bring together seasoned professionals with extensive experience in art cinema and documentary filmmaking. Drawing upon their rich creative expertise and unique industry insights, they will engage in close-up exchanges with the audience.
Event Time: 26 December, 9:00–11:30
Event Venue: Broadcasting Hall, School of Media and Communication, Zhejiang University
Forum Participants (listed alphabetically by surname):
Chen Lingzhen
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of CNEX, Oscar Documentary Selection Committee Member, Dean and Professor of the China Film Advanced Institute at the China Academy of Art
Notable works: Auntie Hu's Garden, 1428, A Life in Music, among others
Du Haibin
Executive Director of the West Lake International Documentary Festival; Associate Professor, Department of Film and Television, School of Film, Television and Animation, China Academy of Art
Fan Zhizhong
Dean and Professor, Institute of International Film and Television Development, Zhejiang University
Pan Zhiqi
Director
Notable work: Auntie Hu's Garden
Zheng Quan
Producer
Notable work: Grandparents' Tales
Zhu Xin
Director
Notable works: When the World Dawns, Under Phoenix Mountain: Lyrics
Director of the Film Culture Research Department, China Film Art Research Centre
Multiple industry guests will engage in in-depth discussions centred on the core theme of "Art House Cinema and Documentary Creation", unlocking the secrets behind the creative process.