The Young Filmmakers Forum of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) was held at Langyuan Station, Beijing on April 25 under the theme of “Topical Films and Auteur’s Expression”. The forum gathered various young filmmakers and industry experts to discuss the relationship between personal expression and market demand and problems young creators may encounter during filmmaking.

The panelists shared personal views in the collision of ideas. Director Cui Rui said, “Films are a force of combination on the basis of many stories. We draw nourishment from each story, and explore through-provoking content.” Director Liang Ming said, “What we’re concerned about is people, focusing on their emotions, circumstances, difficulties, power and sorrows and joys, which are all connected.”