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About HIIFF

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First Edition
2018
As of 2025
7editions
Host City
Sanya
Festival Month
Dec

Guiding Principles

Guided by year-round screenings, island-wide screenings, cinema for all and the full industry chain, the festival brings film culture into the life of Hainan, serves the public and promotes exchange and cooperation in the film industry.

  1. Year-Round Screenings

    Ongoing screenings of films across genres and themes extend quality film culture beyond the festival period to the whole year.

  2. Island-Wide Screenings

    Cinemas, open-air venues and public cultural spaces are coordinated to bring quality films to more of Hainan.

  3. Cinema for All

    Screenings and exchange activities at many levels for residents, visitors and film lovers increase public participation.

  4. The Full Industry Chain

    Covering development, production, distribution, exhibition and market cooperation, the festival promotes project matchmaking and industry collaboration.

Festival Programs

  1. Opening & Closing Ceremonies

    The Opening Ceremony announces the festival's main events and key information; the Closing Ceremony and Golden Coconut Awards Ceremony announces the competition results and reviews the achievements of the edition.

  2. Golden Coconut Awards

    Open to outstanding films from around the world, with three categories, Feature Film, Documentary and Short Film, and honors decided by international juries.

  3. Film Screenings

    Outstanding Chinese and international films are selected for a range of screening sections and shown in cinemas and at open-air venues, offering audiences a rich big-screen experience.

  4. Industry

    The Golden Coconut Forum, Young Coconut Project, Golden Coconut Masterclasses and industry exchanges support young filmmakers, project development and industry cooperation.

  5. Public Culture & Island-Wide Screenings

    Screenings and talks in cinemas, open-air venues and public spaces across the island bring film culture into Hainan's city life, culture and tourism.

Our History

  1. Key visual poster of the 1st Hainan Island International Film Festival20181st EditionDec 9 – Dec 16
  2. Key visual poster of the 2nd Hainan Island International Film Festival20192nd EditionDec 1 – Dec 8
  3. Key visual poster of the 3rd Hainan Island International Film Festival20203rd EditionDec 5 – Dec 12
  4. Key visual poster of the 4th Hainan Island International Film Festival20224th EditionDec 18 – Dec 25
  5. Key visual poster of the 5th Hainan Island International Film Festival20235th EditionDec 16 – Dec 22
  6. Key visual poster of the 6th Hainan Island International Film Festival20246th EditionDec 4 – Dec 10
  7. Key visual poster of the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival20257th EditionDec 3 – Dec 9
  8. Key visual coming soon20268th EditionDates to be announced

Organization

Hosts
China Media Group
People’s Government of Hainan Province
Executive Organizers
Publicity Department of the CPC Hainan Provincial Committee
Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province
Organizers
Hainan Federation of Literary and Art Circles
Sanya Municipal People’s Government