Beijing Film Bureau will be offering RMB 20 million (approx. $2.9 million) in subsidies to 232 cinemas in Beijing that have been affected harshly by the pandemic. Small to mid-sized businesses will be eligible for up to RMB 500 thousand (approx. $71.7 thousand) depending on their box office earnings in 2019.
2020 Golden Rooster Film Festival Applications
China’s Golden Rooster Film Festival has opened up the ‘Film Projects’ section and is now calling for applications of new film projects for this year’s competition.
China’s Box Office in First Week of Reopening
In the first week of cinemas reopening, China sees a box office of RMB 109.39 million (approx $15.6 million) with 4.17 million admissions.
Light Chaser Animation Newest Animated Feature
Following White Snake, Light Chaser Animation will be aiming for a 2020 release of New Gods: Nezha Reborn, a modern adaptation of the beloved character Nezha. The film was selected for Annecy International Animation Film Festival’s Working-In Progress Unit.
10th Beijing International Film Festival Date Set
Beijing International Film Festival has released the official poster for its 10th edition. According to the poster, the festival will be held between the 2nd of August and 29th of August. Further details are yet to be confirmed.
Foreign Films to Start Screening
As China’s cinemas reopened yesterday in low-risk areas at 30% capacity, Robert Downey Jr’s Dolittle and Vin Diesel’s Bloodshot are confirmed to finally receive their Chinese theatrical release.
Beijing Cinemas to Reopen
Local cinemas in low-risk areas of Beijing have been green-lit by the Beijing Municipal Film Department to reopen on Friday 24th July.
China’s Cinemas Reopened Today!
Cinemas in low risk areas of China have reopened on the 20th July. Thrilled moviegoers are showing their support to cinemas as the box office for the first day of opening surpassed RMB 3.4 million (approx $482,000).
Get Ready For SIFF!
The 23rd Shanghai International Film Festival will open on 25th July with a mixed format of both online and offline events. This will be the first large scale film industry event since the pandemic.
China’s Cinemas to Reopen
After almost six months of closure, cinemas in low-risk regions will be able to resume business from 20th July. Mid and high-risk regions will still remain closed. Regions that are designated as low-risk must implement strict epidemic prevention and control measures, and screenings will be capped at 30% capacity.