{"id":2012,"date":"2026-01-21T13:32:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/?page_id=2012"},"modified":"2026-01-24T16:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T15:54:47","slug":"meet-china-unit-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/index.php\/meet-china-unit-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet China Unit 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1390\" height=\"275\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2091 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/meet01.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/meet01.png 1390w, https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/meet01-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/meet01-1024x203.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1390px) 100vw, 1390px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f7f5f6\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9fc27093 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:50px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:50px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ee5fdc1b04b532926188938eeaff867\"><strong>8th EU\u2013China Film Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26bbf73b8265d37e9740bfd8668e7d23\"><strong>\u201cMeet China\u201d International Communication Section<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-207a43c8dc12d5a89b687a6291dbd9dd\"><strong>Call for Entries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da9326baa98bf82e5b660ae386a8f536\"><strong>About the Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b5ebdf17f335a0454e0fddb7b0fcfc02 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7c56ba643d9e62986de6f729f7957aef\">The <em>Meet China<\/em>&nbsp;International Communication Section is organized by the <strong>EU\u2013China Film Festival<\/strong>. Supported by both China and the European Union, the festival is a long-standing international film festival platform based in Europe. It focuses on the presentation and exchange of Chinese audiovisual content within the European public cultural context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c90070d35f1fcec06777bf2731a0f0b\">Over the years, the festival has established stable partnerships with local cultural institutions, universities, and public platforms, continuously organizing screenings and exchange activities across multiple European countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e4d2eb41bf97f367a2c15f73302642f\">Since its inception, the <em>Meet China<\/em>&nbsp;section has presented selected works in various European cities through screenings, dialogues, and accompanying cultural activities, offering a sustainable and operational pathway for Chinese audiovisual content to enter European public cultural systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5041bcd7c4d13baf2c5c728faadf4d4\">In 2026, the <em>Meet China<\/em>&nbsp;International Communication Section will continue to invite Chinese audiovisual works with strong international communication potential. Selected works will be incorporated into the festival\u2019s annual exchange program and will participate in screenings and exchange activities held in <strong>Belgium, France, North Macedonia<\/strong>, and other European countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20c049e0738d596b92c22e0c3a979f62\">Through real-world communication scenarios, these works will form <strong>citable international communication practices<\/strong>&nbsp;and serve as official outcomes for participating institutions\u2019 global outreach efforts, presented directly to European audiences, cultural institutions, and professional communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-143753dd38741f0fe6480e4dc00cf60f\"><strong>Eligibility and Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9463cc05add22f3d075f7189932c671f\"><strong>Eligible Applicants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c873c9cf663f3828a1b42440c798008\">This section is open to audiovisual works from <strong>China (including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan)<\/strong>&nbsp;and worldwide that demonstrate cross-cultural communication potential and innovative expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e41beef0b77e530afaa506a239aaf0c5\">Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b937e299519dcd92ca484c150e7008fb\">Local governments and affiliated publicity or communication agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c71be84d86852a1faae5b88f0bf235ff\">Media organizations and integrated media centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db4c7a2a2b964e9475ac0340c68f6535\">International communication centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8648374ea14c3bd979cb77a9878fe0b\">Cultural and tourism institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-684b5892e7a76aaf848cf31be0f6c519\">Universities and educational institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ee64657227a359c660d5def728c0ded\">Film and audiovisual production companies and content creation organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27479479d39718d703c1c95e1a4dd7c4\">Corporate brand content teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-570cc0d1e90d05f3e8a6d2442dc9c069\">Independent creators and creative teams with professional production capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-edcc739c2c55800d8fdbe1330170ec24\"><strong>Eligible Work Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3603ce4c8049270046aa2f3ddd4280db\"><strong>Non-Fiction Video<\/strong><br>Works focusing on real people, events, or social phenomena, presented through a complete and accurate narrative. This category includes documentaries, feature reports, and factual vlogs suitable for screening and citation within international public cultural contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f3f202d2c6706a55685a4227406137e\"><strong>Short Video<\/strong><br>Independent, complete works with clear expression, suitable for presentation on overseas social media and in public communication scenarios, with the potential for sustained engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f325a3ba9fb63588016902d4105aecd4\"><strong>Short-Form Drama<\/strong><br>Works featuring a continuous narrative and clear structure (episodic or standalone), exploring creative stories or themes such as culture or travel, suitable for dissemination on overseas platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0e1a388a427df21664bab60f566ab621\"><strong>Animation &amp; Digital Art<\/strong><br>Works employing animation or digital techniques with clear themes, emphasizing visual creativity and emotional expression, suitable for viewing in cross-cultural contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-525e827160cae688795020ee99e02877\"><strong>City Promotion Work<\/strong><br>Works that creatively and professionally depict the authentic characteristics, cultural identity, and brand image of cities, suitable for exhibition in European public cultural spaces and city branding contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ead1bd005eb9df9c93017cdea857d86\"><strong>Corporate Communication Campaign<\/strong><br>Works presenting corporate practices, brand values, or social responsibility initiatives (CSR), demonstrating the global contribution and international image of enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37f4c41ac2a56c0bd131cabb21267881\"><strong>2026 Theme of the Year: Symbiosis and Sustainable Development<\/strong><br>Works focusing on ecology, environmental issues, or the <strong>UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>, with clear themes suitable for communication and discussion in international public contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04e575d8987586425a0e1a93880fbda3\"><strong>Awards and Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4afca74cc47a30926ff0b345d12e1d8\"><strong>2026 EU\u2013China Light &amp; Shadow Communication Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e1992579a216665a90d69712951aec4\"><em>(Meet China)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awards for Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each award will be granted to <strong>one work<\/strong>&nbsp;per category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e9dfe1c1b673b262f002194312bc7b93 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best Non-Fiction Video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Short Video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Short-Form Drama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Animation &amp; Digital Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best City Promotion Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Corporate Communication Campaign<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jury Prize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Theme of the Year: Symbiosis &amp; Sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jury Special Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on overall expression and international presentation value, the jury will select <strong>3\u20135 works<\/strong>&nbsp;from the shortlisted entries for <em>Special Presentation<\/em>&nbsp;within the <em>Meet China<\/em>&nbsp;section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These works will be showcased separately from the competitive awards to highlight specific themes or outstanding qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026 Excellence in International Communication for EU\u2013China Cultural Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing outstanding organizational contributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excellence in City Promotion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellence in Public &amp; Cultural Institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellence in Media &amp; Communication Platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellence in Higher Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellence in Corporate Communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use and Dissemination of Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selected works and the resulting <strong>Outstanding International Communication Cases<\/strong>&nbsp;will be recognized as official outcomes of the <em>Meet China<\/em>&nbsp;International Communication Section. They will be incorporated into the <strong>2026 EU\u2013China Film Festival\u2019s annual screening and dissemination framework in Europe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These outcomes will be utilized in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Screenings &amp; Events:<\/strong>&nbsp;Featured in screenings, exchanges, and public presentation activities organized by the festival across Europe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Showcase:<\/strong>&nbsp;Long-term display on the festival\u2019s official websites (Chinese, English, and French) and partner overseas platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Official Recognition:<\/strong>&nbsp;Released externally as the festival\u2019s annual <em>International Communication Exemplary Cases<\/em>&nbsp;and presented at professional industry forums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PR &amp; Media:<\/strong>&nbsp;Included in official festival news releases, project reports, and media kits distributed to European partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements for Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Works must comply with basic public ethics and must not contain pornography, violence, racial discrimination, or any content that violates laws, regulations, or public order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submission Entity and Quantity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Institutions may submit up to <strong>10 works<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals may submit up to <strong>3 works<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For series submissions, please provide <strong>3 representative episodes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non-Fiction Video: up to <strong>60 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animation &amp; Digital Art: <strong>no time limit<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short Video: up to <strong>20 minutes<\/strong>&nbsp;per work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short-Form Drama: up to <strong>5 minutes<\/strong>&nbsp;per episode (total series duration not limited)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City Promotion Work: up to <strong>20 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporate Communication Campaign: up to <strong>20 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026 Theme Works (<em>Symbiosis and Sustainable Development<\/em>): <strong>no time limit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technical Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Video format: <strong>MP4 \/ MOV<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Codec: <strong>H.264 or ProRes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolution: minimum <strong>1920 \u00d7 1080<\/strong>&nbsp;(4K recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frame rate: <strong>25fps or 24fps<\/strong>&nbsp;(consistent throughout)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio format: <strong>AAC \/ PCM<\/strong>, stereo, <strong>48kHz<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subtitles and Supporting Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Subtitles:<\/strong>&nbsp;All non-English-language works must include <strong>English subtitles<\/strong>&nbsp;(mandatory; SRT files or embedded). French or Dutch subtitles are recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supporting Materials<\/strong>&nbsp;(Chinese and English):<ul><li>Synopsis (within 300 words)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Production company \/ entrant information<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Director biography and list of main works<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stills, posters, and other promotional materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submission Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scan the QR code to download the entry form and declaration. Complete the materials and send them to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@eucnff.com\"><strong><u><strong>info@eucnff.com<\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please ensure that the total email size does not exceed <strong>1GB<\/strong>. For larger files, provide a permanent cloud storage download link (e.g., Google Drive, Baidu Netdisk).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evaluation Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection process involves <strong>three rounds<\/strong>: preliminary review, secondary review, and final review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The jury consists of professionals from China and Europe with expertise in cross-cultural communication, audiovisual creation, and international media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluation will focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clarity of expression in an international context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completeness of audiovisual language and narrative structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Value for presentation and exchange within the European public communication environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Submission Period:<\/strong>&nbsp;Now until <strong>May 31, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finalist Announcement:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>June 22, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Award Announcement:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>July 15, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Screenings &amp; Exchange Activities:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>September\u2013October 2026<\/strong><br><em>(Belgium, France, North Macedonia)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Award Ceremony:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>September 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>(Belgium)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>China Organizing Committee Office<\/strong><br>+86 10 6523 7207<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Europe Organizing Committee Office<\/strong><br>+32 471 75 35 65<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8th EU\u2013China Film Festival \u201cMeet China\u201d International C &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/index.php\/meet-china-unit-2026\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Meet China Unit 2026&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/full-width-no-title.php","meta":{"inspiro_hide_title":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2012","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2012"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2012\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2094,"href":"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2012\/revisions\/2094"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eucnff.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}