chinese american film festival (caff) was founded in 2005 by edi media inc. (usa). it is the most authoritative and influential annual chinese american cultural event connecting two of world’s largest film markets. every year in november, which coincides with the american film market (afm), caff hosts its opening ceremony and golden angel award in hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world. hundreds of top box office films from china-us participate in caff, of which the top 10 are selected and awarded with the golden angel, named after the city of los angeles.

caff is the only chinese american cultural event in the united states that is officially recognized by both the u.s. and chinese governments. in 2014, it became the only china-us film festival recorded in the 5th round of china-us high-level consultation on people-to-people exchange and cultural activities as national event. caff is also the only china-us film cultural events formally written in the u.s. congress report, as part of u.s. history.

during the month of november, caff showcases 700 full feature films in 20 screening locations in hollywood, los angeles, san francisco and other cities, with 2,300 total number of screening. caff main activities include the opening ceremony & golden angel award ceremony, china-us co-production film summit, caff film signing ceremony, caff theater launch event, caff meet the star conference, caff recap and exhibition, caff charity concert, caff screening in colleges, theaters, and other community centers.

awards & prizes

golden angel awards

rules & terms

the festival is only open to filmmakers in the usa. films must be produced between 1/1/23 and 9/15/2024 for consideration.

digital copies of your dvd and trailers for feature films need to be sent to:

caff@edimediainc.com

movie posters need to be submitted with a signed application form through e-mail.

http://cafilmfestival.org/en/entry-form/

please send the filled-out and signed application to caff@edimediainc.com

a confirmation letter will be sent once we receive all the documents. an application fee waiver is available if the request is approved by caff committee.

if the film was selected, you will be contacted via e-mail no later than oct 7th.

certificate/laurels are available upon request.

the caff committee reserves the right to refuse any entry

caff will receive the rights for screenings at designated locations or on iciti tv

*selected films could be aired on iciti tv

*selected films are not guaranteed for screenings or screenings at theaters

source: cafilmfestival.com