Operating annually since 2013 the China Women’s Film Festival (CWFF) is the first event of such a scale focusing on film and women’s issues in China. In just its second year, the CWFF beat out over 70 other entries to receive the 2nd place Austrian Intercultural Achievement Award given out by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

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This year we are pleased to announce that the 5th China Women’s Film Festival will be held in Beijing from 16th to 24th September. As in previous years the festival will then go on to tour other Chinese cities throughout the year.

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We will be screening a large number of foreign and Chinese films which both portray women’s lives as well as showcase the broad range of issues that women face. We are excited to invite both domestic and international guests, including filmmakers, academics, and feminists to share with us their experiences and to hold workshops on these issues. 

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In order to increase public visibility of women in film, the festival will be a platform for female filmmakers to have the opportunity to show their films. By showing diverse perspectives through the medium of film we hope to open up new outlooks and give a voice to women’s rights and gender inequalities in China; thereby creating an environment where a diverse number of people can exchange ideas and network.

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Both men and women across the world continue to struggle for gender equality. Through this festival, we hope to present a feminist perspective to participants and to continue the journey towards equality.