Jilin documentary festival brings filmmakers to northeastern China
The second Jilin Doc Fest opened on Wednesday in Jilin, northeastern China, drawing documentary filmmakers, broadcasters, scholars and decision makers from across China and overseas to the snowy Songhua riverside city.
Held under the theme "World of Documentaries, Wonders of Jilin," the three-day event focused on documentary creation, academic exchange and industry cooperation, highlighting the growing role of Jilin in nonfiction storytelling.
At the opening ceremony, Cao Lubao, a member of the Standing Committee of the Jilin Provincial Party Committee and director of the Publicity Department, said the festival was designed to serve as a professional exchange platform and a public showcase for documentary works.
Cao said that in recent years, Jilin province has placed a strong emphasis on cultural industries, identifying film and television as a key driver of high-quality growth.
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