“Make yourself heard.”
Gingko Youth Film Festival (GYFF), hosted by the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University, is dedicated to building a platform for film exchanges among primary and secondary schools worldwide. It promotes film and media education, encourages more students to experience beauty in the cinematic world, and empowers the new generation to document their emotions and express their perspectives through the camera lens.
“The Sound of Everything.”
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GYFF is featured under the “Young Filmmakers Growth Initiative”, a collaborative project between the Beijing International Film Festival · College Student Film Festival and the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University. This initiative was officially launched at the opening ceremony of the 32nd College Student Film Festival as one of its special segments.
The inaugural Ginkgo Youth Film Festival will host its awards ceremony in April 2026, where outstanding films will be:
– Screened at the 33rd College Student Film Festival,
– Showcased in schools across China (primary, secondary, and higher education), and
– Accompanied by their directors and creative teams for post-screening discussions, filmmaking workshops, promotional activities, and more.
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