The preliminary review, final review and “The Media’s Choice”recommendation for the 21st Beijing International Sports Film Week have all been completed lately.
Since the call for entries was opened, a total of 211 valid entries have been submitted by filmmakers across the country. From different perspectives, these works tell moving and inspiring stories about sports and capture the memorable moments when people excel themselves and exceed the limit of their endurance.
During the review
After careful preliminary review, 32 works stood out and advanced to the finals. Path to Glory, Starlet’s Journey: Memories of Chinese Youth Volunteers at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and The Romance and Reality of the Paris Olympics, which revolve around the international sporting event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Other finalists include Antelope of the Plateau – China's First Tibetan Olympic Champion Qieyang Shijie's Journey in Pursuit of Her Dream, which reflects the admirable spirit of Chinese athletes; Flying Wheelchair, which demonstrates the speed and tenacity of disabled athletes, and the Free Female Warrior and Grandpas with Six Packs, which laud the power of older fitness enthusiasts.
Some other works zoom in on the in-depth connection between sports, society and the times. For example, Premium Spectacular: Anti-corruption from Sports to Football focuses on anti-corruption in the sports field. Olympic Memories in Pin Exchanges tells the story of carrying on the Olympic culture by exchanging pins. Badges of Growth and Flow demonstrate the joys and challenges and the perseverance of young people when pursuing their sports dreams.
These works show that sports is not merely about winning gold medals and trophies; it represents every step that people take in life and every endeavour to surpass themselves. Below is the list of the 32 entries that advanced to the finals.
List of the 32 finalists
The preliminary review was conducted by experts in the fields of sports film and television production, research on film and television art, as well as sports culture and communication. The judges meticulously evaluated different aspects of the entries, including the way to present the sporting spirit, the completeness of expression, and the appeal and impact of the works, ensuring that each shortlist has solid content and a high artistic level.
A group photo of the preliminary judges
The panellists for the final review included senior experts in such areas as sports and cultural management, film and television education, film and television production and cultural communication. After a comprehensive evaluation of the sports value, humanistic care and social impact of the entries, the panellists identified the outstanding works in each category.
A group photo of the final panel
Senior professionals from mainstream media organisations and authoritative sports communication platforms served as judges for “The Media’s Choice”. Dedicated to sports journalism and communication on the frontline, they picked out the most impactful sports films of the year from a professional perspective.
A group photo of judges for “The Media’s Choice”
The results of the final review and “The Media’s Choice” will be officially announced at the shortlists release event on 25 July, where the shortlists will be granted trophies and certificates. The shortlists in each category that will be submitted to the Sport Movies & TV – Milano International FICTS Fest will be unveiled on the same day. A poster exhibition will be also staged, which will present how the 32 finalists were created. This will further strengthen the influence of sports films, so the inspiring and touching stories can reach a broader audience.
Let’s together experience the power of sports films on 25 July. Stay tuned!
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