China’s Pingyao Film Festival Sets 10th Edition Dates – Global Bulletin
The Pingyao International Film Festival in China will hold its 10th edition from 24–30 September at the Pingyao Festival Palace in Shanxi Province, according to a Variety global film festival bulletin that also rounds up news from festivals in India and Singapore. Founded in 2017 by director Jia Zhangke, Pingyao has become a notable launchpad for emerging filmmakers, with past editions featuring early work from directors such as Chloé Zhao, Wei Shujun and Liu Jian.
The festival runs four strands: Screening, Market, Cultivation and Academics. Its Screening programme includes Crouching Tigers for debut-to-third features by emerging directors, Hidden Dragons for Chinese-language filmmakers at a similar stage, and Galas for major works and prizewinners; entries compete for the Roberto Rossellini Awards and Fei Mu Awards, the latter offering RMB1 million ($140,000) for Best Film and RMB200,000 ($28,000) for Best Director. The bulletin also notes India's new People's International Film Festival of India, set for 17–20 December in Bhopal, and a Singapore-based touring programme marking 70 years of Taiwanese "Taiyupian" cinema, running 4–6 September.
- Pingyao Film Festival's 10th edition runs 24–30 September in Shanxi, China
- Fei Mu Best Film award now carries a $140,000 cash prize
- India launches new Bhopal-based PIFFI festival in December 2026
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The Pingyao International Film Festival is a film event held in Shanxi Province, China. Director Jia Zhangke founded it in 2017, and it has become a place where audiences and industry figures can encounter work by emerging filmmakers.
The festival’s programme includes screenings, industry events, training and academic discussions. Its screening sections include films by newer Chinese-language and international directors, alongside major works; awards include the Fei Mu prizes for Best Film and Best Director. The festival matters as a meeting point for filmmakers and audiences, and as one part of a wider film festival scene across Asia.