I.Background

Looking China Youth Film Project is hosted by Huilin Foundation and the AICCC of Beijing Normal University. The aim of the project is to reveal the simplicity and prosperity, antiquity and modernity of China from the unique perspective of foreign youth, and bring Chinese culture onto the global stage, fostering of cross-cultural communication and cooperation between the younger generation from China and abroad.

From 2022 to 2024, "Looking China·Youth Film Project·Zhaoqing, Guangdong" has more than 20 short documentary films getting awards, including the film named "A Brew of Bamboo" which joint produced by MOOHIALDIN BA HABIB ALI ISMAIL(Undergraduate of IEC)，Lin Zijia (Undergraduate of Zhaoqing University）and Li Minzhen (Undergraduate of Zhaoqing University) won the Outstanding Award at The 5^th "My China Story" International Short Video Competition in 2023.

Numerous international youths have created documentary films assisted by Chinese producers. The program is not only broadcasted on China Central Television, Beijing TV, Beijing People's Radio, but also won extensive attention through continued exposure by Xinhua News Agency, People's Daily, Guangming Daily, Beijing Daily, HuanQiu.com, Sohu.com, Ifeng.com, etc. The films have also been wide spread on Meta (Facebook), Youtube and other overseas social media, generating significant influence.

2024 "Looking China Youth Film Project" with the theme "Beautiful Walks·Delicious·Beautiful Scenery,"through narrating life attitudes while absorbing strengths from Chinese culture - all closely centered around food delicacies and beautiful sceneries in China.

In October 2024, the "Looking China·Youth Film Project in Zhaoqing" was officially launched.This activity was co-sponsored by Zhaoqing University, and co-ordinated by International Exchange College of Guangdong University of Technology. Now, foreign youth directors and Chinese volunteers are officially recruited.

II.Theme: Beautiful China:Beautiful Walks·Delicious·Beautiful Scenery

III.Introduction

We will select 5 international students who are in China to direct films that depict Chinese culture and life. Each directors will be given a subjects as a source of inspiration and a Chinese producer will provide film-making guidance.The length should be 10 minutes for one documentary film.

IV.Venue and Agenda

i.Venue:Zhaoqing City,Guangdong Province

ii.Agenda

V.Recruitment

i.Subjects: International students of IEC

ii.Requirements: The candidates will be responsible for idea pitching and directing. A candidate who can also shoot and edit will be prioritized.

iii.Recruitment Deadline：From now to 1 November 2024

VI.Application Procedures

Application form can be downloaded below: 2024““看中国·Z世代青年影像计划·广东行”活动志愿者报名信息表 (Click to download Application Form)

The Applicant should send the completed "Application Form" to ieccenter@gdut.edu.cn before 1 November 2024 (Friday).

VII.Contact

Ms Ye Jiayi，Tel.:37626172

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25 October 2024