New Zealand Chinese Film Festival

New Zealand, known for its diversity and inclusiveness, is rich in languages and cultures. In recent years, trade between China and New Zealand has grown significantly, with the New Zealand government actively supporting the promotion of Chinese culture and language.

In line with this trend, the New Zealand Chinese Film Festival aspires to be a vibrant platform fostering cultural exchange and creative collaboration between New Zealand and China. The festival offers local audiences a unique chance to experience the rich storytelling and artistry of China’s film industry.

With a focus on supporting both established and emerging filmmakers, the New Zealand Chinese Film Festival acts as a bridge between East and West. Through screenings, panel discussions, and masterclasses, the festival provides comprehensive resources and networking opportunities, enabling filmmakers to hone their skills and gain insights into the global film landscape.

The festival emphasizes cross-cultural dialogue, aiming to create an inclusive space for audiences to explore the depth and diversity of Chinese cinema. Each year, a curated selection of feature films, documentaries, and short films highlights universal themes like family, resilience, love, and transformation. By showcasing these shared human experiences, the New Zealand Chinese Film Festival bridges cultural divides and promotes mutual understanding.

As the festival continues to grow, it remains committed to not only showcasing Chinese filmmakers but also serving as a meaningful forum to strengthen New Zealand-China cultural relations.

Core Value

To promote the integration of diversities and exchanges and establish a first-class service platform for Chinese and New Zealand filmmakers, focusing on the mainstream, utilizing film as a medium.

To create an exchange and service platform for Chinese and New Zealand filmmakers and new generation film creators, and to incubate high-quality film projects.

Extension

A Focus on Youth and Community

  • In the future, an Afternoon Short Film will be established, with rewards, to discover new talents.

  • The New Zealand Chinese Youth Film Fund will be established

  • “Walk into the Campus” and community screening plans will continue to be expanded.

Build a Serviec Platform

  • Integration and recommendation of film and television resources from China and New Zealand

  • On-site Co-production and exchange visit service

  • Film Professional Training and Development

  • Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Regular Workshops for Chinese and New Zealand Filmmakers, Inter-City Visits, and Industry Exchanges and Cooperation Seminarsbasis

Professor Zhang, Xianmin

“A truly diverse selection of films immerses audiences in the rich tapestry of Chinese culture and showcases the power and creativity of Chinese filmmakers.”

Our partners

Focus, Mainstream, Diversity, Integration.
Asian Library Trust

Festival Advisors

Focus, Diversity, Inclusion

  • Ke Guo

    Film Selection Consultant

    Young director and screenwriter, with notable works, including the documentary film Twenty Two.

  • William McKegge

    New Zealand Consultant

    Director and producer, participated in multiple China-New Zealand co-productions.

  • Ling Zhang

    Consultant of Women's Forum

    Assistant Professor, Department of Film and Media Studies, SUNY Purchase (State University of New York at Purchase)

“To all those who have a deep passion for the film industry,

May the journey homeward be accompanied by a gentle breeze, and may your path forward be adorned with endless dreams!”