The 19th Changchun Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday in Changchun, Jilin province.

With the theme of "New Era, New Cradle, New Power", a series of activities will be held during the five-day event, including opening and closing ceremonies, film awards, screenings, exchanges and industry integration.

The festival has received 124 films for awards and 55 films for screenings, covering a wide range of themes and genres, showcasing a collection of excellent works.

During the festival, the 7th China Film New Power Forum, China Film Producers Summit, the Micro Short Film Creation Seminar, "Seeking Originality in Drama" themed seminar, and the 2024 Changchun Night of Cinema will be successively held as key events to boost the high-quality development of the Chinese film industry.