Introduction
The Panda Vision International Film Festival (PVIFF) was founded in 2025 at Cogdel School Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Born out of a passion for storytelling, creativity, and cultural exchange, the festival was designed to give middle and high school filmmakers a global platform to showcase their cinematic vision. The name “Panda Vision” pays tribute to Sichuan’s most iconic symbol, the giant panda - representing curiosity, creativity, and global connection.
Mission
Since its founding, PVIFF has focused on nurturing the next generation of storytellers by:
• Providing an international stage for student films.
• Encouraging cross-cultural dialogue through cinema.
• Supporting young filmmakers with workshops,
panel discussions, and professional feedback
• Celebrating innovation across diverse film categories: Narrative, Documentary, Experimental, and Animation
Film Festival Organizing Committee
Cogdel School Chengdu
The period and location of the film festival are determined annually and are indicated in the rules section of the official website. Please note that there is no separate appendix; all relevant information can be found in the rules on the website.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the competition, filmmakers must meet the following requirements:
1. Be 19 years of age or younger at the time of their film's production.
2. Be enrolled in middle school or high school at the time of production.
Please note: College and university students are not permitted to participate.
