2013 (12th) Sichuan TV Festival kicks off in November
Updated: 2013-08-22 14:06
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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Li Jingsheng (C), head of the Television Drama Management Division of SARFT and Zhao Yong (R),Secretary of Sichuan Radio, Film and Television Bureau attends the 2013 (12th) Sichuan TV Festival Press Conference in Beijing on August 22, 2013. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn] |
The 2013 (12th) Sichuan TV Festival, hosted by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) and the Sichuan Provincial People's Government, will be held in Chengdu, Sichuan province from November 16 to 18, organizers said at a news conference in Beijing on August 22.
Li Jingsheng, head of the Television Drama Management Division of SARFT and Zhao Yong, Secretary of Sichuan Radio, Film and Television Bureau attended the press event.
Established in 1991, the Sichuan TV Festival is one of Asia's most reputed international festivals that prioritize markets for television while awarding those who have excelled in the industry.
In 2011, media organizations from 77 countries and regions submitted their work to be exhibited at the biennial festival.
This year's focus will include, "Being global and authoritative in judging, professional in content, extensive in resources, participatory in activities and to provide a comprehensive platform for awards, market exchanges and professional forums," said Zhao.
The "Gold Panda" Award from the Sichuan TV Festival is one of the most international, professional and influential awards in Asia and is always a highlight of the festival. The festival competition is divided into four categories: Documentary, TV Drama, Animation and Student Projects. This year, the "Gold Panda" award will also collaborate with CCTV-9's documentary series "China on the Move" to issue a special award that recognizes documentary filmmaking. A total of 5,135 entries from 76 countries have already been received.
To reach a more global audience, this year's festival will host a series called "International Theme Day," featuring countries such as Australia, Germany, Finland, Russia, Denmark, Britain and Thailand.
For more information, log on to www.sctvf.com.cn.
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