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At 13:15 on May 10th, the screening ceremony of the 2024 "Looking China Youth Film Project ·Anhui" was held in the West Podium Lecture Hall of the Wendian Building of Anhui Normal University.

Hu Jing, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Anhui Normal University; Gao Feng, Jingshi Distinguished Professor of Beijing Normal University and Executive Director of the Institute of Chinese Culture and International Communication; Wang Runze, President of the Chinese Journalism History Association, Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Journalism and Social Development of the Ministry of Education's Humanities and Social Sciences Key Base, Vice Dean of the School of Journalism of Renmin University of China, and member of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference; Zhang Yujiang, Professor of Communication University of China, President of the Press of Communication University of China, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Modern Publishing; Marta Pulk, Estonian filmmaker and foreign instructor of "Looking China"; Yang Zhuofan, Associate Professor of Beijing Normal University, Coordinator of "Looking China" Program of China Academy of Culture and International Communication; Du Jun, Deputy Director of International Exchange and Cooperation Department of Anhui Normal University; Wu Qingshan, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, College of Journalism and Communication, Anhui Normal University; Zhou Wu, Vice Dean of the College of Journalism and Communication, Anhui Normal University; Zhao Hao, Vice Dean of the College of Journalism and Communication, Anhui Normal University; Qin Zhenzhen, Associate Professor of the College of Journalism and Communication, Anhui Normal University, Associate Professor of the College of Journalism and Communication; Sun Xiang, Associate Professor at the School of Journalism and Communication, Anhui Normal University, and leading teacher of the 2024 "Looking China·Anhui "; Li Zixuan, Teacher at the School of Journalism and Communication, Anhui Normal University, and leading teacher of the 2024 "Looking China·Anhui "attended the screening ceremony. Foreign young directors, Chinese volunteers, teachers and students from Anhui Normal University attended the event. The screening ceremony was hosted by Ma Mei, professor and executive dean of the School of Journalism and Communication of Anhui Normal University.

At the commencement of the ceremony, Hu Jing, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Anhui Normal University, delivered a speech on the stage, emphasizing that the development of "Looking China·Anhui " not only serves as recognition for Anhui but also signifies cultural integration and mutual learning. Through visiting Huizhou villages and immersing in Huizhou customs, both Chinese and foreign young participants have exemplified strong teamwork and professional excellence. They have broadened their international perspectives, fostered innovative thinking, facilitated cross-cultural communication, and cultivated lasting friendships. Lastly, he expressed gratitude for the dedication of all participants in "Looking China·Anhui" and looked forward to the upcoming documentary.

Subsequently, Gao Feng, Beijing Normal University's Jingshi Distinguished Professor and Executive Director of the Institute for the International Dissemination of Chinese Culture, delivered a speech on behalf of the organizers. Mr. Gao Feng first extended warm congratulations to the "Looking China·Anhui" project team for overcoming numerous challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and physical discomfort to successfully complete the shooting plan on schedule. Gao then provided fresh examples to illustrate that "Looking China" serves as a platform for bringing together exceptional filmmakers from around the world. He also emphasized that more Chinese and Western young people will join in and continue to create remarkable stories. In conclusion, he quoted Professor Geoff from Boston University by stating that the influence of "Looking China" and our friendship are spreading like ripples.

After the speeches, Secretary Hu Jing and President Gao Feng presented commemorative certificates and gifts to the foreign directors, Prof. Wang Runze and Prof. Zhang Yujiang presented commemorative certificates to the Chinese producers, Secretary Zhang Shishuai and Director Du Jun presented commemorative certificates to the Documentary Team and the Media Specialist Team, and Associate Prof. Yang Zhuofan presented commemorative certificates to the Chinese and foreign teachers and took photos successively to mark the occasion.

The screening kicked off with the documentary film "Meeting Huizhou". During the movie, Marta Pulk gave a short introduction to the 10 works to be screened, and the Chinese and foreign youths in each group appeared in the concise and suitable introductory words, leading the audience to visit the ancient villages of Huizhou with simple charm and experiencing the bitterness and joy of the filming process together.

João Lucas Mouta Aguiar's film "Qiang Chisel" tells the story of a sculptor's simple yet resilient approach to life, Patrick Antonjuk's film "Still Return" illustrates the meaning of "the way to simplicity" with images of the beauty of an ancient village in Huizhou, Louisa Phung films with her mobile phone to demonstrate the preparation of stinky Mandarin fish in "Pool of Plenty", exploring the unique tongue-twisting delicacies of Huizhou. Paula Ferreira Loffler presents the love of life of an "ordinary" person and his mission to deliver the mail in "Liàng", and Alexandra Pärn creates the film "The Tiger", which tells the story of a couple's everyday life in an ordinary and cosy way. In "A Soul of Porcelain", young foreign director Weeraddana Chathuri Priyanka De Silva steps into the camera and uses the clues of "shaping, polishing, coloring, and acceptance" to reshape her attitude towards life on a journey of searching for a foreign culture. Annika Väljataga created the film "To Love and Let Live" to express people's remorse about love, open-mindedness, and searching for answers to love. Ipek Ertan's film "The Concubine's Destiny" features Fang Quanfu and his daughter, Fang Xin, as the protagonists of the film, illuminating the voice of Huizhou Opera; and Polly Marie Annette Myra Harrison's film "STEPPING STONES" features Hu Bin, his father, Hu Qiusheng, and aunt, Hu Shuixian, writing about the charm of Shexian inkstone. The film "NIÚ" created by Diogo Manuel Martins da Palma goes beyond the superficial beauty of ancient villages and explores the humanistic spirit of "diligence, simplicity, and hard work" represented by cows and the spirit of wood carving inheritor, Wang Dehong, which is conveyed in the film. The film explores the humanistic spirit of "hard work, simplicity and hard work" represented by the ox and the craftsman's heart conveyed by woodcarver Wang Dehong, and goes into the cultural history of Huizhou.

Zhang Yuqiang, a professor at the Communication University of China and President of Communication University of China Press, as well as Deputy Editor of Modern Publishing and contributing editor of Modern Communication, is also a researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Media Convergence Communication and National Communication Innovation Center. Marta Pulk, a foreign advisor for "Looking China" and an Estonian filmmaker, provided commentary on the works. The film creation process involved Chinese and Western youth using emotion, heart, and effort to explore aesthetics in daily life while drawing strength from Chinese culture, showcasing the powerful combination of "truth" and "beauty". Zhang Yuqiang believes that the discussion on Chinese culture by both Chinese and Western young people is an exploration into world culture which allows them to find cultural similarities through exchange despite regional or language restrictions. Marta Pulk mentioned that both Chinese and Western youth gained valuable insights into Chinese culture during this activity.

In 2024, the "Looking China Youth Film Project" with the theme "Beautiful Walks · Delicious · Beautiful scenery," invited 10 foreign young directors from Canada, Estonia, among other countries to Anhui for 17 days to create documentaries with assistance from Chinese youth. Together they completed a total of 11 documentaries focusing on various aspects such as stinky mandarin fish to Hui opera performances; narrating life attitudes while absorbing strengths from Chinese culture - all closely centered around food delicacies and beautiful sceneries in Anhui. This brought forth a visual feast transcending time and space, tastes the years and touches the beauty within China's land. Thus marking a perfect conclusion for the 2024 "Looking China Youth Film Project ·Anhui."

(Text/Li Meiying)

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