We believe in the power of cinema in conveying messages to audiences across different cultural backgrounds. Founded by a group of young film professionals in 2018, CineCina Film Festival is dedicated to discovering fresh voices from Chinese cinema. As an integral part of the Festival, Project Horizon provides an opportunity for emerging filmmakers from the Chinese-speaking world to showcase their work.
Short film submissions will be accepted via FilmFreeway from April 20 through July 20. The entry fee will help fund a seasonal staff as well as additional festival operations. To support filmmakers with limited funding, we have set a 10-day window of free submission as well as a discount for student filmmakers. Previous juries include ZHANG Dalei, Jun LI, Simon LIU, Patrick WANG, CHANG Yaosheng, LAU Kek-Huat, Diane QUON, Isabel SANDOVAL, and Ray YEUNG.
*Please read the Rules & Terms section carefully before submitting your film. All entry fees are non-refundable.
Main Competition:
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Animated Short
Special Jury Award
Young Filmmakers Competition:
Best Short
Best Director
Special Jury Award