Beat of Life Entertainment to Manage 1st Chinese Film Festival in Delhi; Chinese Embassy Unveils Festival Trophy

The festival was officially announced during a press conference held at the Press Club of India, New Delhi, on October 28, bringing together representatives of the Chinese Embassy, Delhi International Film Festival (DIFF), and the film and cultural community.

Presented through a collaboration involving the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Delhi International Film Festival and National School of Drama (NSD), the festival aims to strengthen cultural understanding between India and China through cinema.

A major highlight of the press conference was the unveiling of the festival's official trophy and medal by Dr. Zhang Hailin, First Secretary, of the Chinese Embassy.

Beat of Life Entertainment Expands Its Presence in International Cultural Events

As the festival's management partner, Beat of Life Entertainment will contribute to the coordination, management and on-ground execution of the international cinematic event.

The association marks another important milestone in the company's expanding portfolio of film festivals, media productions, entertainment projects and cultural initiatives.

Led by Founder & CEO Piyush Sagar, Beat of Life Entertainment continues to strengthen its presence in the entertainment and event management industry by participating in projects that connect creative professionals, institutions and international audiences.

The company's involvement in the Chinese Film Festival further reflects its growing focus on managing culturally significant events and contributing to international artistic collaborations.

Chinese Ambassador to Inaugurate the Festival

The festival's opening ceremony is scheduled for October 30 at 11:30 AM, with H.E. Mr. Xu Feihong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to India, expected to inaugurate the event.

More than 10 films from China and India are scheduled to be screened during the two-day festival.

The opening film, The Composer, explores the life of Chinese musician Xian Xinghai, while the closing film, Her Story, directed by Shao Yihui, presents a contemporary narrative of friendship and resilience.

The festival will also feature cinema workshops in collaboration with the National School of Drama on both days, alongside a special discussion on Co-production and Collaboration between the Indian and Chinese film industries on October 31.

The jury, headed by theatre director Arvind Gaur, will evaluate the participating films, with the closing and awards ceremony scheduled for October 31 at 6 PM.

A Platform for Cinema Beyond Borders

Delhi International Film Festival Founder President and Festival Director Ram Kishore Parcha highlighted the importance of the initiative in expanding artistic exchange and encouraging future cinematic collaborations between the two countries.

With the theme "Two Nations, One Screen – Celebrating the Magic of Chinese Cinema, the festival seeks to create meaningful connections through storytelling, creativity and cultural dialogue.

For Beat of Life Entertainment, managing the festival represents an opportunity to further establish its capabilities in international event management while contributing to a platform that brings cinema, diplomacy and culture together.

The festival will be held at the Films Division Auditorium, Mahadev Road, New Delhi, on October 30–31, 2026, with free entry for attendees.

Official Website:  www.chinesefilmfestival.in