2025
New York
HiCine Film Festival
Where East Meets West in Film
纽约-华语电影展
New York HiCine Film Festival
The New York Hi Cine Film Festival is an international platform based in New York, spotlighting Chinese-language art films and fostering cultural dialogue between China and the United States. We showcase narrative features, documentaries, experimental works, and shorts that explore diverse voices and cross-cultural stories.
The festival aims to bridge cultures by inviting global audiences to experience the richness of the Chinese-speaking world through film. We also promote collaboration between Chinese and international filmmakers.
In response to the growing need for global cultural exchange, inviting Chinese-language filmmakers worldwide to submit their work. Selected films will receive distribution support, media exposure, and invitations to premiere screenings and red carpet events — helping outstanding works reach global audiences.
Submission Timeline
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE:
June 31, 2025
STANDARD DEADLINE:
July 31, 2025
参赛规则
Submitted films must meet at least one of the following criteria:
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Contain Chinese-language elements (Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, etc.);
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Be created by Asian or Asian American talents (director, screenwriter, producer, or lead actors);
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Focus on Chinese or broader Asian themes, cultures, or social issues.
Categories
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All genres of feature-length films are welcome.
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Short films are accepted (minimum runtime: 5 minutes).
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Films must be completed within the past 5 years.
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Exceptions may be granted for curated programs or retrospectives.
Technical & Language Requirements
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Applicants must secure rights and clearances for all copyrighted materials.
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Films containing unlicensed content will be disqualified.
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Non-English films must include both English and Chinese subtitles.
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Films promoting racism or graphic violence will not be accepted.
