SHENZHEN, China, May 14, 2025 -- Co-organized by the China International Philanthropic Movie Festival Committee, the SmallRig Image Development Fund, and Shenzhen Leqi Innovation Co., Ltd., the inaugural Shenzhen International Image Culture Week will take place from May 23 to 25, 2025, at the OCAT Contemporary Art Terminal in Shenzhen.
Centered around the theme "Riding the Wave of Images in a Changing Era," the Culture Week will unite world-class image artists, curators, scholars, tech innovators, and renowned imaging brands from around the world. The event aims to explore the boundless possibilities of image art in the digital age through exhibitions, forums, workshops, and interactive experiences, blending international vision with industrial integration.
One of the key highlights during the Cultural Week will be the SmallRig Awards Ceremony, the SmallRig Awards is dedicated to advancing social progress through the power of images. With the slogan "See it, Change it," this year's awards attracted 3,891 submissions from 120+ countries, representing 55 languages and reflecting universal human concerns such as environmental protection, marginalized communities, and cultural heritage. With 77% of submissions from international creators, ranging from independent filmmakers and NGOs to academic institutions like the Central Academy of Drama and the New York Film Academy, the Awards showcase a truly global commitment to change through imagery. An esteemed international jury, led by Academy Award-winner Ruby Yang, will honor the most compelling works that inspire action and progress. The shortlist of 98 finalists from 31 countries and regions has now been announced on the official website https://www.smallrig.com/global/blog/shortlist.html.
Additionally, the 2025 Visionary Storytellers Industry Forum is returning for its second edition with an expanded agenda. The Forum will feature four core themes—Technology, Co-creation, Content, and Commerce, offering a full-chain dialogue platform for the industry. This will include a keynote address titled "The Wave of Images is Shaping a New Civilization," the launch of the Global Image Scene Research Initiative, and strategic collaborations such as the China
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