The third edition of a comprehensive documentary production project – spanning from pitch selection and mentorship to screening – was recently launched in Beijing and is dedicated to fostering collaboration among international content creators to produce documentaries that tell China's stories and promote cultural exchange.
The third edition of "Image Possibilities" Coproduction Plan (IP Plan) is launched in Beijing on January 15, 2026. /VCG
The third edition of "Image Possibilities" Coproduction Plan (IP Plan) will additionally organize two significant initiatives: "International Influencers' China Tour for Creative Shoots" and "Chinese Directors Going Global for Creative Production." These initiatives are designed to facilitate more outstanding works that bridge Chinese and foreign cultures to reach a global audience, according to a report from China's Xinhua News Agency.
In terms of topic selection, special units have been added, including "Harmonious World: Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning" and "Interconnected Landscapes: Exchanges and Cooperation with Neighboring Countries." These new additions aim to delve deeper into the diverse aspects of China's development and its interactions with the global community, highlighting the mutual benefits and shared future that China's growth brings to the world.
Chinese and international filmmakers pose for a picture at Brigham Young University in Utah during the shooting of "Bridge To A Shared Future," a documentary film which won a Golden Angel Award for "Best TV Documentary" at the 2025 Chinese American Film and Television Festivals in Los Angeles and was recommended at an IP Plan event held in Beijing on January 15, 2026. /Photo provided to CGTN
Meanwhile, the event also brought together over two hundred industry professionals, experts, and scholars from both China and further afield, sharing insights on some 26 outstanding video works for recommendations, including eight documentary films – such as "The Great Wall" and "Bridge To A Shared Future" – and short videos, selected from the 2nd edition of IP Plan.
Chinese and international filmmakers are seen filming "Bridge To A Shared Future" in northwest China's Xi'an. The documentary film won a Golden Angel Award for "Best TV Documentary" at the 2025 Chinese American Film and Television Festivals and was recommended at an IP Plan event held in Beijing on January 15, 2026. /Photo provided to CGTN
Since its launch in July 2024, the second edition has received a staggering 7,180 topics submitted by creators from around the world. After a rigorous selection process, 100 topics were ultimately chosen and supported for creation, showcasing a diverse range of perspectives and stories about China.
A screenshot shows a moment from "The Great Wall," directed by Chinese filmmaker Tian Ye. "The Great Wall" was among the eight documentary films highly recommended at an event held in Beijing on January 15, 2026, titled "Image Possibilities" Coproduction Plan. /CMG
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