Over the past few days, Association of BRICS Film Schools’first meeting was held in the Russian State University of Cinematography n.a.S.A.Gerasimov(VGIK). Representatives of Communication University of China participated in the event, contributing to discussions on future collaboration among BRICS member institutions in film and television education.
At the 9th Meeting of BRICS Culture Ministers in September 2024, held as part of the St. Petersburg joint Cultural Forum, Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova officially proposed the establishment of the Association of BRICS Film Schools. The initiative have received broad support. In early 2025, the Russian State University of Cinematography launched the Association in collaboration with seven other institutions including Communication University of China.
Founded in 1919, the Russian State University of Cinematography is the world's oldest film school and was once home to pioneers such as Kulishov and Eisenstein. As a founding member, Communication University of China will work alongside other institutions in the Association to promote exchange and deepen cooperation in film, television and media education across BRICS countries.
The meeting addressed a range of topics, including the promotion and development of emerging film and television culture, experience-sharing among film and television schools in educational practices, the role of these institutions in fostering cultural exchange among BRICS countries, and the overall development of film, television and media education within the Association. Representatives engaged in comprehensive and in-depth discussions on these key areas.
The representatives came from several institutions, including the Russian State University of Cinematography, Communication University of China, Central Academy of Drama, University of São Paulo in Brazil, Tehran University of Arts in Iran, Open Window Institute in South Africa and Film and Television Institute of India, among others.
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Editor: Li Jichu
