
For the inaugural IndieChina Film Festival, we have chosen cinematographer Liu Yonghong as our Filmmaker in Focus. This special section will present a curated selection of his most significant works as a director of photography. Active in China’s independent film scene for more than two decades, Liu has left an enduring mark on the country’s…
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Cui Zi’en stands as one of the most influential figures in Chinese independent cinema, and among the earliest and most prolific filmmakers to embrace digital video (DV) as a medium for artistic expression. His work consistently explores the many dimensions of queer life, characterized by a free, fluid cinematic style that often confronts social taboos…

Q&A with the Founder Why create this film festival? This initiative arises in direct response to the current predicament of Chinese independent cinema. Fewer filmmakers are pursuing independent creation, and there exist virtually no legitimate channels for public exhibition. Over the past decade, I myself have made several films—yet outside of international festival screenings, they…
