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Film Festivals Flourish Across Asia
20 Aug
Summary
- Pingyao Film Festival runs Sept. 24-30 with major awards.
- New Bhopal festival targets Dec. 17-20 with diverse screenings.
- Singapore hosts restored Taiwanese Hokkien classics Sept. 4-6.
The Pingyao International Film Festival is set for its 10th edition from Sept. 24-30 at the Pingyao Festival Palace in Shanxi Province. Founded in 2017, the festival includes Screening, Market, Cultivation, and Academics programs. Emerging directors' works in the Crouching Tigers and Hidden Dragons sections will compete for Roberto Rossellini and Fei Mu Awards, with the Best Film prize offering RMB1 million.
India's Madhya Pradesh state will host its first People's International Film Festival of India (PIFFI) from Dec. 17-20 in Bhopal. This four-day event, organized by the People's Art, Culture and Education Foundation, will feature competitive screenings of features, shorts, documentaries, and AI-assisted films.
In Singapore, the Singapore Film Society, Asian Film Archive, and Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute are presenting 'Treasured Legacy: Celebrating 70 Years of 'Taiyupian'.' This program, running Sept. 4-6, is the first stop on a global tour and will screen five restored classics in Taiwanese Hokkien and Amoy dialect.
