Delhi Welcomes the 1st Chinese Film Festival: A Cinematic Bridge Between Nations

Beat of Life Entertainment Tapped to Manage 1st Chinese Film Festival in Delhi; Chinese Embassy Reveals Official Trophy. The festival was formally introduced at the Press Club of India, where embassy officials debuted the trophy and medal ahead of the October 30–31 cultural showcase. New Delhi, October 28, 2026: Beat of Life Entertainment, a firm specializing in media, entertainment, and event management, has been selected to spearhead the 1st DIFF Chinese Film Festival 2026. The company will oversee the two-day international event, which is slated to take place on October 30–31 at the Films Division Auditorium on Mahadev Road, New Delhi.

The announcement took place during a press gathering at the Press Club of India in New Delhi on October 28, drawing attendees from the Chinese Embassy, the Delhi International Film Festival (DIFF), and the broader cultural and film sectors. This initiative, a joint effort between the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, the Delhi International Film Festival, and the National School of Drama (NSD), seeks to foster deeper cultural ties between India and China via the medium of film. A key moment during the event was the official unveiling of the festival's trophy and medal, performed by Dr. Zhang Hailin, First Secretary of the Chinese Embassy.

Beat of Life Entertainment Expands Its Presence in International Cultural Events

Serving as the management partner for the festival, Beat of Life Entertainment will handle the coordination, logistics, and on-site execution of this international cinematic gathering. This partnership represents a significant step forward in the firm's growing portfolio, which spans film festivals, media production, and various cultural and entertainment ventures. Under the leadership of Founder & CEO Piyush Sagar, Beat of Life Entertainment is solidifying its footprint in the event management sector by engaging in projects that bridge the gap between creative professionals, institutions, and global audiences. Their role in the Chinese Film Festival underscores a strategic shift toward managing high-profile cultural events and facilitating international artistic exchange.

Chinese Ambassador to Inaugurate the Festival

The festival is set to kick off on October 30 at 11:30 AM, with H.E. Mr. Xu Feihong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to India, slated to preside over the inauguration. Over the course of the two-day event, audiences can expect screenings of more than 10 films from both China and India. The festival opens with The Composer, a biographical look at Chinese musician Xian Xinghai, and concludes with Her Story, a film by director Shao Yihui that offers a modern take on resilience and friendship. In addition to screenings, the program includes cinema workshops hosted in partnership with the National School of Drama, as well as a dedicated panel on October 31 focused on Co-production and Collaboration between the Indian and Chinese film industries. A jury panel, led by theatre director Arvind Gaur, will judge the entries, with the awards ceremony and closing event taking place on October 31 at 6 PM.