The Beijing International Film Festival will put official competition on its agenda nextyear, organizers have announced.
The 3rd edition of the annual festival, which will run from April 16 to 23, 2013, will giveout the Temple of Heaven awards. Named after one of Beijing's historical landmarks,the awards will honor film workers in 10 categories, including best feature film, director,lead actor and actress, supporting actor and actress, screenplay, cinematography,music, and visual effects.
The festival's Website, bjiff.com, is receiving global submissions until December 31. Aninternational jury will select winners, which will be announced at the closing ceremony,according to the organizers.
Unlike its older counterparts such as the Cannes and Berlin international film festivals,the Beijing International Film Festival didn't give out awards in its previous two years.Instead, films were selected for screening. Other events were held to provide platformsfor filmmakers and distributors. International guests attending the previous festivalsincluded directors James Cameron and Darren Aronofsky.
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