The 2nd New Century Film Festival held its grand awards ceremony on the evening of March 8, 2025, with actors from the United States, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, and South Korea dressed to the nines in attendance, adding to the grandeur of the event.
This film festival selected winners for 20 awards including Best Actor and Actress in feature-length films, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, as well as Best Actor and Actress in short films.
The award ceremony lasted about three hours, with thrilling moments of announcing the winners, captivating musical performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and glamorous red carpet photos, creating a series of climactic moments and allowing all present to witness the birth of talented actors, making it a memorable and wonderful night.
Two years since the inaugural New Century Film Festival, the realm of New Century cinema and television has not slowed down, continuously producing films of various genres and styles. Many new actors have rapidly grown, with the Best Supporting Actors of this festival, Liu Ming and Bi Jinlong, shining as emerging stars; seasoned actors have also matured and gained more love from audiences worldwide.
Feng Xiaoya, who won Best Actress with “New Actors Dream,” expressed her astonishment at winning three Best Actress awards in the same week, including two from American film festivals for the films “City of Wind and Clouds” and “New Actors Dream.” She described it as a miracle and found encouragement and reaffirmation of her path in these accolades. Feng Xiaoya concluded her speech with a quote from the film, “I must continue on the path I have chosen.”
Zhao Zhenru, the lead actress of the feature film “Memories,” is a veteran actress in New Century cinema and has been part of the journey since its inception, emphasizing the significance of the awards from the New Century Film Festival. She believes the awards remind her to cherish the opportunities in New Century cinema, as each film conveys the universal values of “Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance,” making her work meaningful.
Two Best Actor awards for feature-length films were also presented, with one going to Jin Sheng, the lead actor in the film “House for Sale.” He stressed the importance of one’s choices, stating that choosing the direction is crucial, and hard work is equally significant. He expressed gratitude for choosing New Century cinema and thanked it for choosing him, urging everyone to remember such moments and work together to create more and better films.
Xu Shengkun, from Australia, who played Zhang Donghai in “New Actors Dream,” received the Best Actor award, reflecting on the enterprise culture of New Century cinema – smiling, kindness, gratitude – as the most touching aspect for him. He noted the warmth and support from every member in New Century cinema and how it helped him make significant breakthroughs in his acting. He pledged to bring more good characters to the audience in the future.
Tong Xinyi, who won both Best Actress in the short film “In Hodeskin” and Best Supporting Actress in the feature film “New Actors Dream,” shared how the positive energy from every viewer in the audience deeply touched her. She felt privileged to receive the Best Supporting Actress award in such a great film as “New Actors Dream.”
The heartfelt speeches of each winner moved the audience deeply. Yujie, participating in the New Century Film Festival for the first time, expressed gratitude, calling it a showcase of the artistry of film. In a society where passion for film is dwindling, New Century cinema is undeniably a shining gem, with every member, on and off stage, feeling the love for cinema during the festival and upholding their original intentions.
Huiyue, a producer at New Century Cinema, commended the success of the festival, praising the actors with relatively short careers for their outstanding performances. She highlighted Best Supporting Actors in feature-length films, Liu Ming and Bi Jinlong, as rising stars. She believes that the festival marks a phase of reflection and a new beginning, anticipating that each award recipient will turn their honors into motivation for greater achievements in filmmaking.
Since its establishment in 2018, New Century Cinema has been dedicated to producing films that inspire the soul. In over six years, they have produced more than seventy films, winning over two hundred awards at international film festivals. Their films have been translated into multiple languages, garnering audiences worldwide and achieving remarkable success in the industry.