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Industry Overview

Connecting Film and Industry

HIIFF brings together filmmakers and industry resources,building a platform for young filmmakers to grow and for film projects to reach production and the market.

Drawing on Hainan’s local culture and film resources, it fosters exchange between technology and artand promotes cooperation between Chinese cinema and the international film industry.

Industry Programs

Young Coconut Project

A project lab supporting short film projects based on feature concepts, connecting mentorship, production support and industry resources

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Film Tech & AI

Exploring how AI, XR and virtual production enter filmmaking, with a film technology exhibition and an AI film section

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Forums & Masterclasses

Thematic forums address industry issues; masterclasses return to filmmakers’ creative methods

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Rights Market & Industry Events

Project invitations, showcases, pitches and business meetings that foster cooperation between film projects and industry resources

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The 7th HIIFF Industry in Numbers

  • AI Film Season submissions

  • Short films entered in the Young Coconut Academy

  • Projects entered in the Feature Project Pitch

  • Countries and regions submitting AI films

Industry Highlights