The 4th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) wrapped up in the tropical city of Sanya in China's southern Hainan Province on Sunday, as the winners of the "Golden Coconut Awards" for on- and off-screen accomplishments were unveiled at the festival's closing ceremony on Saturday night.
More than 140 movies now set to screen and stream Oct. 20-29, including the newest film series 'Black On Screen' celebrating Black stories and storytellers. Sam Mendes' festival hit 'Empire of Light' named TCFF's Closing Night Selection; celebration to open with Chinonye Chukwu's 'Till,' the story of Mamie Till Mobley's pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son. Maria Schrader's 'She Said' is this year's Spotlight selection.
Taking a leading role in a brand-new film, seed stage project initiator Strathsquare Point invested in an independent movie that was nominated in three award categories at the Venice International Film Festival and the Rome Outcast Independent Film Awards.