Yangtze River Delta International Youth Film Festival opens in Ningbo

The 2026 Yangtze River Delta International Youth Film Festival is being held in Ningbo, China, from October 17 to 23. Guided by the China Film Administration and co-hosted by China Media Group and the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province, it is the first officially established film festival in China dedicated specifically to young filmmakers.

The festival utilizes a ‘2+5’ framework, consisting of two major ceremonies and five sections: the Youth Film Project Market, the China Film New Force Forum, Film Panorama, Theme Event, and the ‘Movie+’ Series Events. The Ninth China Film New Force Forum will address topics such as cinematic perspectives in the AI era and the evolving film economy.

To mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Africa, the festival includes a China-Africa Youth Filmmakers Roundtable. This event brings together over 100 filmmakers, scholars, and industry representatives to facilitate connections between the Chinese film industry and African markets. Additionally, the festival has launched the Youth Film Project Market to serve as an incubation platform for global young talent.