Founded in 2019, Blue Planet is China’s 1st sci-fi-themed film festival and an all-embracing cultural event that crosses boundaries and opens new frontier. The year 2024 marks the sixth edition of Blue Planet.

It is held annually in Nanjing of China's Jiangsu province. Over the past five years, Blue Planet has collected over 4,000 science fiction films from 107 countries and regions worldwide, along with more than 700 sci-fi film projects. These works have been showcased in over 60 screenings across the globe..

Blue Planet boasts a galaxy of prominent sci-fi writers and filmmakers as well as science educators and innovators, such as Honorary Chairman of the 1st Blue Planet jury Mr. Liu Cixin, the author of the "Three Bodies" and the juror for three consecutive years, Mr. Wang Hongwei, the producer of The Wandering Earth.

Beside competition sections and screenings, a number of forums, masterclasses and cross-sector dialogues are held during the film festival, bringing global sci-fi creators and industry experts to discuss the most cutting-edge and concerned issues ranging from sci-fi filmmaking development to the future of human society. Exhibition and market are also staged on the side of the film festival to provide general public with an opportunity to experience science and technology in film in an immersive and interactive way.

By far, the Blue Planet has established partnerships with several renowned international sci-fi film festivals, such as London Sci-fi Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival in UK, Sitges International Film Festival from Spain, Boston Sci-fi Film Festival, and Berlin Sci-fi Film Festival.

Awards & Prizes

Blue Planet Sci-Fi Film Festival Main competition -
Best Sci-Fi Feature Film
Best Sci-Fi Director
Best Sci-Fi Screenplay
Best Sci-Fi Animation
Best Sci-Fi Actor & Actress
Best Sci-Fi Conceptual Design
Best Visual Effect

Blue Planet Sci-fi Film of the Year
Blue Planet Sci-fi Series of the Year

Rules & Terms

1. The submitted films/series need to be those that are produced between January 2023 and September 2024.
2. Selected works must comply with relevant laws People's Republic of China
3. Applicants must be the legal owner of the submitted work, hold relevant copyrights and assume the corresponding legal responsibilities.
4. Artists will retain the copyright of all works, but the organizing committee will be authorized to screen selected works free of charge during the festival and the following screening tour events.
5. The festival is not responsible for the loss or damage of submitted materials caused by unavoidable factors during the mailing process.
6. The organizer and the competition organizing committee reserve the right to final judgment in the competition.
7. The sci-fi shorts produced partially with AI generation technology without copyright violation are encouraged to join our competition. The methods and tools used in production will not be taken by the jury as determining factors.

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  • Pretty Magic Flying Koi

    Winning this festival has been massive for us! Being able to tell people that we won the most important science fiction film festival in all of China has had a major impact in our meetings with other entertainment professionals. We can't thank this festival's organizers and the grand jury enough for this incredible honor! They've changed our lives!

    December 2023
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  • Moris Amiryan

    Thank you )
    It was a pleasure to join your festival this year again.

    January 2023
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  • Naizabek Sydykov

    Очень хороший фестиваль, который даёт возможность показать свой фильм и высоко оценивают!!! Желаю дальнейшего процветания и интересных фильмов!!! Удачи!!!

    January 2023
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