China’s Movie Makers Are Leveraging iQiyi’s Data to Make the Next Blockbuster

 /  Interview  / 
Access to audience data is transforming the film industry in China. As leading online video platform iQiyi announced its $2.4 billion Nasdaq IPO filing, we spoke to screenwriters and producers who work with iQiyi to understand the changes to the industry. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Film Industry Forecast for 2018

 /  Headlines From China  / 
The 2018 movie box office is projected to reach $9.2 billion (60 billion yuan), with top three films each bringing in $461 million (3 billion yuan). Read More

Barco Joins Forces with China Film Co., Appotronics and CITICPE

 /  Money  / 
The joint venture will serve as the dedicated commercialization systems channel for each company’s products and services for the global cinema market excluding Mainland China. Read More

Hobnob in Hong Kong: CineAsia 2017 Places Special Focus on China

 /  News  / 
At CineAsia, attendees will get the chance to hear about the current trends and new state-of-the-art technologies in the motion picture industry. This year’s show will take place at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on December 11-14. Read More

Doing Business in China: Film Importers Find Lucrative Seat in China Box Office

 /  Opinion  / 
China’s history as the land of big bureaucracy, coupled with cultural sensitivities, have led many to believe the import process for movies and TV shows is quite arcane and convoluted when it’s actually relatively simple. Read More

Chinese Partners Required: Part 1 of the First CFI Guide

 /  News  / 
Welcome to the first installment in a 10-part series of practical tips that will make up the CFI Guide to 10 Things to Know about Working in Film in China. Read More