Chongqing Youth Film Project unites global youth

"As we embark on our journey to Chongqing, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, we are filled with a sense of anticipation and wonder," said Effimia Anagnostidou, a director representative from Greece, at the launch ceremony. "This project stands as a testament to the power of cultural exchange and artistic expression."

On Saturday, the first group embarked on a filmmaking journey at the Qijiang Farmers' Printmaking Institute in Qijiang district.

Originated from woodblock New Year prints and murals during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties and having thrived in the 1980s, Qijiang farmer's printmaking is now an intangible cultural heritage of the city.

Dimitrios Georgios Koutsiampasakos, film directing professor from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki of Greece, who is supervising all 10 directors — seven from Greece and three from Russia — said he hopes the young filmmakers can delve deeper into the interesting topics they have chosen, to be involved and to convey their perspectives through the art form.