Young filmmakers in China’s film industry are bringing about change through their personal and modern stories. Among them, Jiang Xiaoxuan’s debut film “To Kill a Mongolian Horse” has received worldwide acclaim. These young directors are making films on topics such as societal changes, personal struggles, and generational conflicts.

Chinese filmmakers like Annie Sang, Zhang Shuyu, and Qiu Yang have gained recognition at international film festivals. Sang, who recently won an award at the Busan International Film Festival, believes that the Chinese film industry has reached a crucial turning point, creating new opportunities for young filmmakers.

A new generation is making waves in the Chinese film industry, working on personal and modern stories about contemporary life in China. Guan Hu, a member of China’s sixth generation of filmmakers, recently won an award at the Cannes Film Festival for his film “Black Dog.” This represents a significant success for China’s sixth generation of filmmakers.

Now, attention is being drawn to a new generation of filmmakers who are creating films from their unique perspectives. Among them is Jiang Xiaoxuan, whose debut film “To Kill a Mongolian Horse” premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film tells the story of a young Mongolian horseman torn between modern life and traditional ways. For this work, Jiang won the Authors Under 40 Award at the Venice Film Festival and was nominated for Best Director and Best Film at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

Annie Sang, a Beijing-based producer, is an important figure among the new young filmmakers. She participated in the Busan International Film Festival and won the Most Promising Filmmaker Award for her work. She produced the film “Frankenfish by the River.”

Another young filmmaker, Zhang Shuyu, has achieved success with his debut film “Fishbone.” It premiered at the Shanghai Film Festival and was praised at the Busan Film Festival. The film centers around a young woman who tries to move forward in life after failing her college entrance exams. Zhang believes that Chinese audiences are now interested in stories that reflect their current lives and societal changes.

However, there are some doubts about how successful these creative and personal stories will be in China’s domestic market. Qiu Yang, who won an award at the Berlin Film Festival for his debut film “Some Rain Must Fall,” mentioned that they are still uncertain about the commercial success of their films in the Chinese market. Yet, they remain hopeful.

Jiang Xiaoxuan said, “I hope the new generation will redefine the current landscape of film and be bold, open, and ready to adapt.”

This new wave of young filmmakers in China’s film industry has the potential to reshape the future of Chinese cinema through their bold and modern stories.