China-Animation Festival/Hangzhou
Hanzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China - May 29, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Venue for 21st China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF), visitors
2. Various of cosplayers; visitor taking selfie with cosplayer
3. Visitors lining up at exhibition booth
4. Visitor experiencing boxing match with robot
5. Various of sign of 21st CICAF, visitors, exhibition booths
6. Visitors watching performance
7. Various of visitors at exhibition booth of Zhejiang Zhongnan Animation Co., Ltd., screen showing digital figure of Chinese poet Su Shi
8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese, dubbed in English) Shen Yuliang, general manager, Zhejiang Zhongnan Animation Co., Ltd. (partially overlaid with shot 9):
"We believe Su Dongpo, a famous poet who is deeply connected to Hangzhou, can be integrated into both culture and tourism. That's why we developed this digital figure. It's the second time he has participated in the festival. The version seen this year is even smarter than last year's one."
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9. Various of screen showing digital figure of Su Shi, visitors watching screen
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10. Exhibition booth of China Media Group (CMG), visitors
11. Various of models used in stop-motion animation production on display, visitors taking photos
12. Various of screen showing video clip of stop-motion animation
13. SOUNDBITE (Chinese, dubbed in English) Jiang Tao, head, Anime Filming Studio under CMG (partially overlaid with shot 14):
"The filming and production process took around two months, for stop-motion pictures, it's not very long because this form naturally takes more time, but we believe it still has huge potential in modern times."
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14. Various of models used in stop-motion animation production on display
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15. Various of forum in progress, attendees, guest speaking on stage
16. SOUNDBITE (Chinese, dubbed in English) Chen Lingguang, dean, School of Animation and Digital Arts at Communication University of Zhejiang:
"What we choose to do is to open the gate of our schools and integrate industry with education. We introduced animation programs from leading firms like NetEase and Alibaba and inform our students about what the industry really wants."
17. Sign of 21st CICAF
18. Various of cosplayers
19. Various of exhibition booths, visitors
The 21st China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF) opened on Thursday in Hangzhou, a bustling animation hub in east China's Zhejiang Province, bringing a five-day celebration of animation, games, and crossover creativity.
At the event, fans can enjoy interactive performances and exhibitions showcasing both Chinese and international animation.
For instance, they can take photos with cosplayers, including characters from the popular Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong" and classic figures like Ne Zha, collect limited-edition products at booths, and even test their strength in a robot boxing match.
More than 300 leading enterprises are participating in the festival, displaying their new works and innovations. For example, one company has created a digital figure of Su Shi, also known as Su Dongpo, a renowned poet from China's Song Dynasty (960-1279). He served two terms in Hangzhou, leaving a wealth of meaningful poems and delectable allusions such as Dongpo Pork.
"We believe Su Dongpo, a famous poet who is deeply connected to Hangzhou, can be integrated into both culture and tourism. That's why we developed this digital figure. It's the second time he has participated in the festival. The version seen this year is even smarter than last year's one," said Shen Yuliang, general manager of Zhejiang Zhongnan Animation Co., Ltd.
In addition, China Media Group (CMG) demonstrated a collection of models used to produce stop-motion animation, one of the oldest forms of animation, at its exhibition booth.
These animations were created for major events such as the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Spring Festival Gala, and this year's cartoon festival.
"The filming and production process took around two months; for stop-motion pictures, it's not very long because this form naturally takes more time, but we believe it still has huge potential in modern times," said Jiang Tao, head of the Anime Filming Studio under CMG.
Apart from performances and exhibitions, forums are also held to boost the development of the animation and cartoon industry. One of the forums invited experts from schools, leading short video content platforms, and animation artists to discuss how to nurture young talents.
"What we choose to do is to open the gate of our schools and integrate industry with education. We introduced animation programs from leading firms like NetEase and Alibaba to inform our students about what the industry really wants," said Chen Lingguang, dean of the School of Animation and Digital Arts at Communication University of Zhejiang.
Hangzhou has been hosting the annual festival since 2005.
China-Animation Festival/Hangzhou
Dateline : May 29, 2025
Location : China
Duration : 2'28
Hanzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China - May 29, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Venue for 21st China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF), visitors
2. Various of cosplayers; visitor taking selfie with cosplayer
3. Visitors lining up at exhibition booth
4. Visitor experiencing boxing match with robot
5. Various of sign of 21st CICAF, visitors, exhibition booths
6. Visitors watching performance
7. Various of visitors at exhibition booth of Zhejiang Zhongnan Animation Co., Ltd., screen showing digital figure of Chinese poet Su Shi
8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese, dubbed in English) Shen Yuliang, general manager, Zhejiang Zhongnan Animation Co., Ltd. (partially overlaid with shot 9):
"We believe Su Dongpo, a famous poet who is deeply connected to Hangzhou, can be integrated into both culture and tourism. That's why we developed this digital figure. It's the second time he has participated in the festival. The version seen this year is even smarter than last year's one."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
9. Various of screen showing digital figure of Su Shi, visitors watching screen
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
10. Exhibition booth of China Media Group (CMG), visitors
11. Various of models used in stop-motion animation production on display, visitors taking photos
12. Various of screen showing video clip of stop-motion animation
13. SOUNDBITE (Chinese, dubbed in English) Jiang Tao, head, Anime Filming Studio under CMG (partially overlaid with shot 14):
"The filming and production process took around two months, for stop-motion pictures, it's not very long because this form naturally takes more time, but we believe it still has huge potential in modern times."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
14. Various of models used in stop-motion animation production on display
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15. Various of forum in progress, attendees, guest speaking on stage
16. SOUNDBITE (Chinese, dubbed in English) Chen Lingguang, dean, School of Animation and Digital Arts at Communication University of Zhejiang:
"What we choose to do is to open the gate of our schools and integrate industry with education. We introduced animation programs from leading firms like NetEase and Alibaba and inform our students about what the industry really wants."
17. Sign of 21st CICAF
18. Various of cosplayers
19. Various of exhibition booths, visitors
The 21st China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF) opened on Thursday in Hangzhou, a bustling animation hub in east China's Zhejiang Province, bringing a five-day celebration of animation, games, and crossover creativity.
At the event, fans can enjoy interactive performances and exhibitions showcasing both Chinese and international animation.
For instance, they can take photos with cosplayers, including characters from the popular Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong" and classic figures like Ne Zha, collect limited-edition products at booths, and even test their strength in a robot boxing match.
More than 300 leading enterprises are participating in the festival, displaying their new works and innovations. For example, one company has created a digital figure of Su Shi, also known as Su Dongpo, a renowned poet from China's Song Dynasty (960-1279). He served two terms in Hangzhou, leaving a wealth of meaningful poems and delectable allusions such as Dongpo Pork.
"We believe Su Dongpo, a famous poet who is deeply connected to Hangzhou, can be integrated into both culture and tourism. That's why we developed this digital figure. It's the second time he has participated in the festival. The version seen this year is even smarter than last year's one," said Shen Yuliang, general manager of Zhejiang Zhongnan Animation Co., Ltd.
In addition, China Media Group (CMG) demonstrated a collection of models used to produce stop-motion animation, one of the oldest forms of animation, at its exhibition booth.
These animations were created for major events such as the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Spring Festival Gala, and this year's cartoon festival.
"The filming and production process took around two months; for stop-motion pictures, it's not very long because this form naturally takes more time, but we believe it still has huge potential in modern times," said Jiang Tao, head of the Anime Filming Studio under CMG.
Apart from performances and exhibitions, forums are also held to boost the development of the animation and cartoon industry. One of the forums invited experts from schools, leading short video content platforms, and animation artists to discuss how to nurture young talents.
"What we choose to do is to open the gate of our schools and integrate industry with education. We introduced animation programs from leading firms like NetEase and Alibaba to inform our students about what the industry really wants," said Chen Lingguang, dean of the School of Animation and Digital Arts at Communication University of Zhejiang.
Hangzhou has been hosting the annual festival since 2005.
ID : 8430342
Published : 2025-05-30 17:52
Last Modified : 2025-05-31 20:06:32
Source : China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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