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BEIJING, CHINA — The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), in partnership with the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR), hosted an incredible cross-cultural event, with a sold-out premiere of the AACTA Award-winning film, Better Man at the Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF). The high-profile screening will take place at the IMAX Emperor Cinema in Sanlitun, Beijing, and will be followed by an exclusive on-stage discussion with Australian producers Paul Currie and Coco Ma. They will be joined by a delegation of key figures from Australia's VFX and post-production sector, including Andy Taylor of Weta FX (who oversaw the VFX for Better Man), Mark Millar at Alt.VFX, Geng Ling of Soundfirm, and Tony Coombs from Harvest Pictures.

Key Chinese studios, producers and filmmakers attended the gala to see the film and hear directly from the visiting delegation. The event aimed to strengthen industry ties and highlight the world-class capabilities of Australia’s post-production sector, driving new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Following its China premiere at BJIFF and ahead of its national release, AACTA will take Better Man and its Australian filmmakers on a national tour across China, supported by the Foundation. The tour will introduce the film to new audiences and showcase Australia's screen expertise through a series of screenings, on-stage discussions, and networking events, further strengthening connections between the Australian and Chinese screen industries.

This initiative marks the launch of a three-year cultural and industry exchange program created by AACTA, and supported by NFCAR, aimed at strengthening creative and professional ties between Australia and China. Each year the program will spotlight a major Australian film at a leading Chinese film festival, accompanied by an Australian screen industry delegation. Following the festival premiere, the film and its filmmakers will embark on a national tour across China, supported by screenings, on-stage discussions, and networking events designed to foster collaboration and business opportunities between screen professionals from both countries.

To attend more events like this, become an AACTA member today. For more information on upcoming member events be sure to visit our What’s On page.