In March 2012 the Chinese Film Forum UK will host a major symposium on the distribution and exhibition of Chinese and East Asian cinema in the UK. Supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, this is the first in a series of Chinese Film Forum networking events taking place across 2012 and 2013 in Manchester, UK.



Enthusiasts for Asian cinema often bemoan the fact that hardly any of the films they love find their way onto UK cinema screens. This problem is the starting point for this two-day conference which will provide a forum that brings together filmmakers, academics and professionals working in various forms of film distribution and exhibition to discuss the issues facing those interested in broadening the availability of various forms of Chinese and Asian cinema for UK audiences.

Papers (20 minutes) or shorter contributions are therefore invited on any area that addresses the concerns of the conference.

For details, please go to our website.

The Chinese Film Forum UK is an AHRC-supported Research Network. It was founded to support and facilitate the promotion and discussion of films from across the Chinese diaspora. It is a joint venture between the University of Manchester, University of Salford, Manchester Metropolitan University, the Confucius Institute, Cornerhouse, and the Chinese Arts Centre.