The 2025 New Year kicks off with a bang! The Sfilmmaker Global Film Festival International Submission and Award Platform is set to provide support for the overseas promotion and distribution of our filmmakers' works from February 4 to February 17, 2025.
At the beginning of this new year, Sfilmmaker has launched direct pathways for A and B category film festivals to bridge great works from China, personally delivering recommended projects to festival directors or leaders on a one-to-one basis. This includes a screening format in the office to ensure precise submission and efficient feedback. Sfilmmaker's new business model aims to better facilitate outstanding works in achieving great results and establishing a successful distribution foundation.
Main Visual Poster of the 47th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film FestivalFirst Stop: The 47th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, one of the three major short film festivals in the world, is categorized as an A-list short film festival and is also one of the largest distribution and trading markets. The invitation from the president of Clermont-Ferrand has been confirmed.Second Stop: Cannes Film Festival Paris Office, where we have arranged to screen projects with the Cannes Film Festival director and the parallel selections director, who will provide valuable feedback.Third Stop: The 75th Berlin International Film Festival and Film Market, which has introduced a new competition section: Perspectives, while the previous Encounters section has been cut.The new festival director, Tricia Tut, emphasized that the Perspectives section "will provide a more visible platform for outstanding emerging filmmakers from around the world, showcasing bold and fluid cinematic language, offering captivating perspectives and new worldviews."
Sfilmmaker founder, Ms. Shao Xinying
Ms. Shao Xinying and her overseas team's itinerary is as follows:[February 4-8 Clermont-Ferrand]Chair of the Tampere Film FestivalDirector of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film FestivalDirector of Cannes Critics' Week (February 4-6)
[February 9-12 Paris]
Morning of the 11th: Cannes Film Festival director (on-site screening, visiting screening room)Other dates: Director of Cannes Directors' Fortnight selections, Director of Cannes Cornerstone selections
[February 13-16 Berlin]
13th at the Marriott: Director of San Sebastián International Film Festival selections14th: Director of Venice International Film Festival selections Artistic Director of the Turin International Film Festival Director of Karlovy Vary International Film Festival selections15th at the Ritz-Carlton: U.S. Coastline Entertainment (International Sales Company)
Main Visual Poster of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival
This is a rare opportunity, and we hope to bring your works, striving for the greatest chances for you and your projects, in order to gain more recognition and truly achieve international promotion and tangible results.We are fully aware that every creator has put in countless efforts and hard work to refine their projects, and we recognize that every film dream deserves respect and nurturing.
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival TrophyFilm is an art that transcends language and culture, connecting people from all over the world and conveying emotions, thoughts, and dreams. The Sfilmmaker global film festival submission platform has been dedicated to promoting Chinese cinema to the world.We look forward to your great works. Please upload your films to www.sfilmmaker.com as soon as possible. High-quality films can register quickly, including both feature and short films as well as documentaries.
Nominated Films for the 75th Berlin International Film Festival
Submission Website：www.sfilmmaker.com
Contact: WeChat shaoshiyingshi000, Phone and WeChat 13264199753Registration Deadline: February 3, 2025
Please scan the QR code to register
The film festivals included in the registration are: Berlin International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Directors' Fortnight, Cannes Critics' Week, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Turin International Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, Tampere Film Festival, and more. 
2025 Sfilmmaker Film Industry Gathering
International film festivals have always been shining beacons in the brilliant galaxy of film art. In this era filled with opportunities and challenges, every creator yearns for their works to be seen by more people and to exchange ideas with global audiences and industry elites.Sfilmmaker has built a bridge for Chinese filmmakers to connect, share, and look towards the international stage, giving you the opportunity to let your work shine in the spotlight of world cinema. Let's embark on this inspiring international film exhibition journey together!Sfilmmaker Platform AdvantagesOfficially authorized by global film festivals: Covering nearly 10,000 film festivals in nearly 150 countries and regions, Sfilmmaker has signed exclusive agreements with over 800 film festivals for submission review cooperation, including several A and B grade film festivals, reaching over 100 million filmmakers worldwide.Professional services: Certified by the international film industry IMDb, providing comprehensive services from registration and film selection to international promotion.Successful cases: Have helped over 2,400 Chinese-language films win awards at international film festivals, accumulating rich experience and resources.
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