2024

As a core project of International Nature Bond CIC, the Animal Nature Future Film Festival is committed to providing a vibrant platform for art projects that advocate for animal protection and environmental sustainability. ANFFF is devoted to showing moving stories about animals, ecology and the future. As a communication platform for film practitioners, artists and enthusiasts, it promotes cooperation, dialogue and innovation through rich cultural activities.

The 2024 ANFFF Animal Nature Future Film Festival presents 17 film screenings, 2 theme forums, 2 industry exchanges and 1 charity dinner to inspire cooperation, promote dialogue and innovation. The screening works include 4 British premieres, covering themes such as natural ecological protection, animal welfare and the relationship between animals and humans. We will also showcase award-winning works at major international film festivals, including selected films shortlisted for the "Un Certain Regard" unit of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. In addition, the film festival will also bring a collection of short films by British filmmakers, present special screenings such as "Echoes of the Himalayas" and "Biodiversity", and continue to hold the acclaimed healing dog screening workshop.

In addition to screening activities, ANFFF is also committed to promoting global action. In September, ANFFF will launch the Animal Nature Future Month campaign through global social media. This annual campaign aims to focus on animal protection, habitat protection, and ecological sustainability worldwide. We invite you to participate in film screenings, forums, and healing dog workshops to explore innovative ways to advance this important issue.

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Meet our Ambassadors

2024 ANFFF Young Animal Protection Ambassador

- Junwei Zhou

Junwei Zhou attended the opening of the film festival in London, UK, and shared and discussed with everyone the content worthy of attention in the issue of animal and ecological protection. He also hopes that through the joint appeal of more young artists, more people will think about how we, as part of nature, can better coexist with the natural life around us.

2024 ANFFF Youth Animal Protection Ambassador

- Bo Qin

Bo Qin, a famous documentary director in mainland China, leads the "Qin Bo Studio" of the Documentary Center of Shanghai Media Group. He is widely acclaimed for the medical documentary "Human World" and its sequel, as well as the humanistic works "The First Time in Life" and "The Second Time in Life". These films have won many prestigious awards, including the Guangzhou Documentary Festival Golden Cotton Outstanding Series Documentary Award, the "Light and Shadow Chronicles"-China Documentary Academy Award Jury Award and the Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Award for Best Series Documentary.

Bo Qin also focuses on ecological documentaries. "Seeds of the Himalayas", co-directed by him and Tang Xinrong, was exhibited at the Venice International Film Festival. "All the Way Forward", a large-scale environmental documentary series initiated by Hu Ge, Liu Tao and Chen Long and directed by Bo Qin, was shortlisted for the Best Variety Show at the 29th Shanghai TV Magnolia Awards, highlighting environmental protection and low-carbon lifestyles. His upcoming documentary "Above the Fields" records rural revitalization and captures the ecological challenges and changes in rural areas over the past year.

Our Commitment to ESG

At ANFFF, sustainability is at the heart of our festival. We're proud to partner with Trip.com as our ESG partner, promoting eco-friendly travel options for all attendees. By integrating green practices into every facet of our festival, from the films we feature to the way we get there, we're taking steps toward a more sustainable future. Join us in this commitment to creating a festival that not only celebrates cinema but also makes a positive impact on our planet.