The 2026 Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) will kick off on April 16. For the first time, the festival will adopt an innovative "Super Live Spots" mode, using cutting-edge technologies to broadcast key moments to audiences unable to go to the main venue in person.

The offline "Super Live Spots" are located across all 16 administrative districts in Beijing, as well as the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. They will mainly feature two types of content:

1. The immersive "Super Live" live-streaming session via the BJIFF's official signal, which will include key events such as the opening red carpet, the opening ceremony, and the closing ceremony.

2. Streaming screenings and offline highlight reels, featuring selected films and trailers displayed on large-format screens throughout the festival.

[Photo via the official website of the Beijing International Film Festival]

Locations of "Super Live Spots"

Dongcheng District: Longfu Temple

Xicheng District: JK FUN

Chaoyang District: SOLANA, China National Film Museum, Huaxia Film Center (POLPAS Branch)

Haidian District: Wanda Plaza Wukesong

Fengtai District: JD Mall (South 3rd Ring Road Branch)

Shijingshan District: Langyuan Park

Mentougou District: happymall

Fangshan District: Paradise Walk Xiyue

Tongzhou District: MixC One Tongzhou

Shunyi District: BHG Mall, COFCO Shine Hills

Changping District: LONG Mall

Daxing District: Yintai Shopping Mall Shangde

Huairou District: Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center (in the area for the Film Carnival), Huairou Qingchun Wanda Plaza

Pinggu District: Wanda Plaza Pinggu

Miyun District: Miyun Gulou Street (Miyun District Cultural Service Center)

Yanqing District: Wanda Plaza Yanqing

Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area: Public space at Poly Wanhe CinemaCinelux (Longyuecheng Branch)

In addition, the festival features engaging activities at these venues, including the task-based free official merchandise campaigns, posting of rolling comments on large screens, and "cloud interactions" with celebrities, allowing everyone to become part of the film festival in an immersive way.

(Source: Beijing Fabu)