The GREAT British Online Film Festival opens
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Film fans across Chinese mainland had cause to celebrate last night as the British Embassy Beijing, VisitBritain and Virgin Atlantic Airways teamed up to launch the inaugural GREAT British Online Film Festival. The festival will bring an unmissable array of over 50 top British features and short films to netizens across the country, via the video portal, LeTV. The films will be available to view through filmisgreat.cn from 9 October to 12 December, 2014.
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The GREAT British Online Film Festival (Oct. 9 -Dec. 12, 2014.) |
The festival is a showcase of the best of British film, including a range of films that have been previously unavailable for release in China. The line-up includes 36 features curated by the British Film Institute (BFI) and 20 short films programmed by ShortsTV. Many of the films have either won, or been nominated for prestigious international awards. The selection of films features some of Britain's most famous actors such as Benedict Cumberbatch, Dame Judi Dench and Martin Freeman, and are directed by some of Britain's leading filmmakers.
A highlight of the festival will be the premier of the short film, Freeze Frame, produced especially for the 'GREAT Britain on Screen' campaign. Freeze Frame will be released half way through the GREAT British Online Film Festival. The film stars award-winning Chinese actress, Tian Yuan, with British actor Freddie Fox. It was written, produced and directed by an award-winning British crew at ShortsTV alongside director Anthony Fabian. This romantic comedy is set against the backdrop of picturesque London, Edinburgh and Shanghai, taking viewers on a journey through film.
The festival was officially launched on the evening of Wednesday 8 October at the Residence of British Ambassador Sir Sebastian Wood. Viewers can tune in by going to filmisgreat.cn, where they can find full details of the festival, and more information about each film.
The launch of the GREAT British Online Film Festival will be followed by a week of industry events for film professionals, students and film fans in cities across China, with panels of top British and Chinese industry experts. British speakers include ShortsTV's Chief Executive, Carter Pilcher, award-winning British film producer, Baldwin Li and Head of Distribution from the National Film and Television School, Hemant Sharda.
At the event, Sir Sebastian awarded Tian Yuan the title of 'GREAT Britain on Screen' Image Ambassador. On receiving her award, Tian Yuan said: "I am delighted to take on the role of "GREAT Britain on Screen" Image Ambassador. I love film, and am both an actor and director. My experience shooting Freeze Frame in the UK was unforgettable, and I greatly valued this chance to admire the beautiful scenery and work alongside top British film talent. As Image Ambassador, I hope that in the future I can continue to promote and encourage cooperation in film between China and the UK."
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