China and the UK sign a film memorandum, and President Xi has high hopes for film cooperation between the two countries

MOU covers many aspects of Sino-British film cooperation, not only in the scope of cooperation, but also at the level of cooperation. In addition to continuing to encourage Sino-British co-production of films, there are also corresponding expressions in cultural exchanges, mutual film festivals, copyright protection, technical cooperation, etc.

during President Xi Jinping's visit to the UK China and Britain signed the Memorandum of understanding on Film Cooperation (MOU for short), which became part of the "Creative Industry Show" during President Xi's visit to the UK.

President Xi Jinping, accompanied by Prince William and his wife, met with Tong Gang, deputy director of the State Administration of Press, publication, Radio, Film and Television, Zhang Hongsen, director of the Film Bureau, and Amanda, president of the British Film Association, in front of the exhibition stand at Lancaster Palace. Neville cordially shook hands and exchanged hands and had high hopes for Sino-British film cooperation.

in Tong Gang and Ed, British Minister for Culture, Media and Sports. Under the witness of Weiser, Zhang Hongsen and Amanda. Neville co-signed and exchanged the text of the Memorandum. This is an important move to further expand the scope and content of cooperation between the two countries in the film field following the signing of the co-production agreement between the Chinese and British governments in April 2014.

the memorandum mainly includes:

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the film government departments of the two countries will establish a long-term working group mechanism, which will be jointly planned and led by both sides and hold working meetings in due course.

the working group will deal with the planning and guidance of cooperation projects between major organizations in the film industry, as well as film exchange projects between the two countries.

based on the principle of reciprocity and equality, the two sides agree to support the holding of public and industry screenings, film festivals and exhibitions, which will be held at least every two years.

both parties will encourage and support their respective filmmakers and international distributors to participate in international film festivals held in each other's countries.

encourage and support producers to cooperate in the production of high-quality films on subjects of common interest, and the two countries will provide assistance for the domestic distribution of the co-production;

promote the more effective implementation of the copyright Law

encourage the distribution of films in each other's countries in accordance with relevant laws, encourage various forms of cooperation and exchanges between film archives, film museums, film universities, and film academic institutions of the two countries;

encourage film studios of the two countries to use high-quality film production studios and special effects facilities of the two countries.

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the MOU covers many aspects of Sino-British film cooperation, not only expanding the scope of cooperation, but also deepening the level of cooperation. Apart from continuing to encourage Sino-British co-production of films, there are also corresponding statements on cultural exchanges, mutual film festivals, copyright protection, technical cooperation and so on. The establishment of a working group at the government level will also help to establish a long-term communication mechanism for Sino-British film cooperation and exchange.

the MOU came into effect on the date of signing, which marks another important step forward in Sino-British film exchanges and cooperation, which is bound to have positive repercussions in the industry of the two countries.

during his stay in the UK, Zhang Hongsen led a Chinese film delegation to attend the Sino-British Co-production Forum sponsored by the British Film Association and communicated with dozens of representatives of British film producers.

Zhang Hongsen delivered a speech at the forum, introduced the current development trend of Chinese film and the situation of Sino-British film cooperation, and placed good expectations on further strengthening Sino-British film exchanges and cooperation.

Jiang Tao, director of the National Film Special funds Office, introduced the current film-related support policies of the Chinese government to people in the British film industry. Miao Xiaotian, general manager of the China Film Co-production Company, also had a frank exchange of views with British professionals on the current situation, problems and prospects of co-production with China.

the delegation also participated in the activities of the "focus on China" section of the 59th London International Film Festival. "get out! Five excellent Chinese films from Monster Hunt, three cities, the Great return of Journey to the West and Breaking Wind are presented to British audiences.

Edit: yvonne