Chinese Filmmakers to Hold Seminar at Festival

Chinese filmmakers will lead audience discussions after screening their works at a film festival today and Sunday at UCLA.

“Filmmaking in the U.S. and China: Divergence and Convergence” is the theme of a seminar to be held today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., said Joshua Muldavin, moderator of the festival, which is jointly sponsored by three UCLA departments.

Participants in the seminar include Zhao Shi, China’s vice minister of film, television and radio; Zhang Yimou, director of “The Story of Qiu Ju”; Mike Medavoy, chairman and chief executive officer of Phoenix Studios; Steve Stabler, co-president of the Motion Picture Corp. of America; and Robert Rosen, chairman of the UCLA School of Film and Television.

Movies to be screened today are “Red River Valley,” a 1997 Chinese movie about Tibet, and “The Story of Qiu Ju.” The directors will lead discussions afterward.

On Sunday, “Live at Peace,” “Looking for Fun” and “The Spring Festival” will be shown.

Muldavin said the festival marks the first time many of the films have been shown in the United States.

All events will be held in the James Bridges Theater on UCLA’s campus. Parking is $5 in Lot 3. Admission to the seminar is free. Movies are $3 for students and seniors and $5 for general admission. Information: (310) 206-8422.