The 24th Annual Conference of the Chinese Higher Education Film and Television Society and the 17th China Film and Television Academic Forum kicked off on October 26 at the Puhua Campus of Liaoning University. This year’s conference is co-hosted by the Chinese Higher Education Film and Television Society and Liaoning University, with the Society’s secretariat working alongside the School of Broadcasting and Film at Liaoning University to handle the event. Over 700 experts and scholars from prestigious institutions, including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Beijing Normal University, Communication University of China, Liaoning University, University of Macau, Macau University of Science and Technology, and Dongguk University from South Korea, gathered for the event.
The conference focuses on the theme “New Era, New Mission: Chinese Film and Television in the Modern Civilization Construction of the Chinese Nation.” Participants will delve into how Chinese film and television can promote cultural prosperity and contribute to building a culturally strong nation in this new context. Leaders from Liaoning University, the China Radio and Television Social Organization Alliance, and the Liaoning Provincial Radio and Television Bureau delivered addresses during the opening ceremony.
“Liaoning University is thrilled to provide a platform for experts and scholars to share research findings, exchange academic views, and stimulate innovative thinking,” said Yu Miaojie, deputy secretary of the university’s party committee and president. “We aim to create a vibrant and productive academic environment that supports advancements in film and television arts education and research.”
During the event, attendees announced several collaborative achievements, including the “Emerging Author Initiative” from China Television and the new competition tracks introduced by the “Daguang” contest. They also unveiled the Fifth National Higher Education Film and Television Discipline Construction Exhibition and inaugurated the Northeast Asia Audiovisual Arts Research and Development Center at Liaoning University.
A highlight of the conference was the 17th China Film and Television Academic Forum, featuring discussions by six renowned experts who shared insights on the conference theme from various fields and perspectives, drawing significant attention from the film and television academic community.
That afternoon, eight special and 18 thematic forums were held simultaneously. A total of 242 papers were submitted for consideration, with 212 making it through a rigorous selection process, and 177 authors delivering presentations during the sessions.
That evening, the “China Higher Education Film and Television Night” took place at the Chongshan Campus of Liaoning University, showcasing outstanding works as part of the 2023-2024 promotion activity and the 8th Shenyang Youth Image Festival.
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