Oscar winner Richard Taylor, director Kevin S. Bright of the American TV series “Friends,” and other film industry masters will give talks at OCT East. Renowned directors such as Wang Quan’an, Li Yang (director of “Li Xianji’s Adventure”), Lu Zhengyu (director of “Hip Hop Office Quartet”), the Chopstick Brothers (directors of “Old Boy”), and popular internet celebrity Yi Xiaoxing (known for “No Zuo No Die”) will all participate in the First Forum for New Media Short Film Directors at OCT East. There will also be a New Media Industry Forum: the AFT Global Conference on New Film Finance and Technology, focusing on cutting-edge industry insights. On the evening of May 14, the Golden Panda Awards ceremony will be grandly held at the OCT East Theater, where stars will shine brightly as they witness the rise of new short film talents.
(The Golden Panda Awards ceremony, a star-studded event)
In addition to the presence of these masters, there are other must-see activities for the public during the “Flower Appreciation & Film Festival” at OCT East. On May 10, classic blockbuster “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy will be screened in the International Banquet Hall. From May 10–14, visit Tea Valley to explore the creative market—an open-air flea market themed around films, selling movie-related merchandise and cultural products—allowing you to truly experience the charm of film culture in this holiday resort. From May 10–12 and 15–19, every evening from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, under the starlight, with your favorite snacks in hand, find a great camping spot at the Guggen Clock Stage Square in Tea Valley. There, outstanding shortlisted entries from the 5th Golden Panda Awards and exciting short films from sixteen countries will be screened in rotation. You may even have the chance to attend meet-and-greets with the creators and fans.
The Shenzhen OCT East “Flower Appreciation & Film Festival” will span the entire month of May. During the day, enjoy flower viewing, explore the resort, visit the creative market, and watch the newly staged performance “Tian Chan.” At night, join the Pavilion Short Film Camp Party, stay in themed hotels, and engage in a variety of interactive activities. Admire vast flower fields and flower-lined paths, catch the premiere of OCT East microfilms, and experience a holiday journey where Pavilion film culture blends with flower appreciation. This event offers citizens and tourists a stylish, diverse, and fun cultural feast. (Yan Biwen)