In order to implement the important directive of General Secretary Xi Jinping that emphasizes the significance of fitness to leading a happy and healthy life, the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) has introduced the "BJIFF Basketball Game 2024", which means the first edition of the section. This event, initiated by filmmakers, is a basketball tournament targeting the general public and also represents an upgrade to the "Lan Ying Cup" Basketball Game for Filmmakers. Furthermore, the establishment of the Filmmakers' Basketball Association (FBA) was officially announced.

As an innovative fusion of "culture + sports", the BJIFF Basketball Game aims to leverage the active participation and social influence of filmmakers to further promote the spirit of widespread participation in basketball sports. This spirit encompasses values such as teamwork, perseverance, mutual respect, self-challenge, and an unwavering commitment to never give up!

Chai Junzhe, a young actor and former Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) player, will assume the role of "Star Ambassador-Chief Instructor" for BJIFF Basketball Game 2024. In this capacity, he will not only display his skills to compete for championship on the court but will also act as the head coach for the "Dream Team", selecting the Most Valuable Player (MVP) as part of the "Dream Draft" event. Light Chaser Animation tops all other animation companies in China. Xie Junwei, director of Chang An will shoulder his responsibilities as the “Star Ambassador” for “Light Chaser Basketball Team” and actively engage in various BJIFF-related activities, including media interviews for promoting basketball and calling for extensive participation in physical exercise. 

BJIFF Basketball Game 2024 will witness the participation of a total of 20 teams, of which 16 teams hailing from central enterprises, film production companies, college schools, and private establishments will compete in 5x5 basketball as part of the Film & TV Group and the Competition Group, respectively. From April 6 to 21, the preliminary matches within each group will take place at the Jindouyun Basketball Center, followed by the knockout stage conducted through a lottery system to determine the champion, runner-up, and third-placed team. The lineup of competitors comprises quite a few former Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), NBL, and Chinese University Basketball Association (CUBA) players, as well as a plethora of screenwriters, producers, and actors from widely-watched films and television series. The competition rules are modeled after the regulations set by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the international governing body of basketball, and will be customized to address the particular needs of the event. The tournament will be officiated by a professional and standardized national-level referee panel. The sixteen teams participating in the tournament are categorized as follows: In the Film & TV Group, there is New Saint Basketball Team, CHAMPION Basketball Team, JJJ Basketball Team, Green Rattan Basketball Team, Black Ant Film Basketball Team, Alibaba Digital Media & Entertainment Basketball Team, ASB Basketball Team, and Yisheng Media Basketball Team; in the Competition Group, there is Meituan Basketball Team, PKUYCC Basketball Team, 3C Basketball United, Midnight Stars (Beijing NTG) Basketball Team, Buaaer Beihang Basketball Team, HighTeam Basketball Team, Piano Plus Basketball Team, and Yuezhou HelloWeek Basketball Team.

Light Chaser Basketball Team

　CUC ART Basketball Team

As part of BJIFF Basketball Game 2024, there will be a friendly match with participants selected from the "Dream Draft" event comparable to the NBA Draft and a "3x3 Showdown", other than FBA's regular 5x5 basketball. The "Dream Team", handpicked from the 16 competing basketball teams, will take on the legendary Jindouyun Basketball Team in a fierce showdown to compete for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award of the match. The "3x3 Showdown" will feature a match between CUC ART Basketball Team and Light Chaser Basketball Team, a team with a history of over ten years and more than a hundred past players.

Join us in cheering for the BJIFF Basketball Game as we extend a warm invitation to film lovers, basketball enthusiasts, and movie fans.