From March 27th to April 9th, the opening event of the 2026 Guangdong Art Film Exhibition—the Canada Film Screenings—is being held simultaneously in Shenzhen and Huizhou. The event is organized under the guidance of the Guangdong Provincial Film Bureau, and hosted by the Pearl River Film Group and the Guangdong Film Association. Anchored in the strategic goal of developing the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area(GBA) into an international cultural exchange hub, the exhibition seeks to build bridges through cinema and promote mutual understanding among civilizations.

As the curtain‑raiser for a year-long series of ten film exhibitions, the Canada Film Screenings presents a curated selection of eight outstanding Canadian and Chinese films. The event is accompanied by a series of exchange activities and consumer engagement initiatives, offering audiences in GBA their first cross-cultural cinematic experience. Canadian cinema, distinguished on the world stage by a fusion of diverse cultures, profound humanistic concern, and innovative genre expressions, stands out for its unique voice. Upholding the principle of "benchmarking Canadian and Chinese masterpieces with deep thematic resonance," the exhibition centers on humanistic themes and presents five classic Canadian films alongside three distinguished Chinese works, spanning diverse genres including biography, drama, science fiction, and crime.

The exhibition adopts a model of "premium screenings combined with twin-city exchanges," leveraging the cultural characteristics of Shenzhen and Huizhou to create differentiated viewing and engagement experiences. It also continues Guangdong's recent efforts in cross-sector integration of film, further exploring a consumer linkage model that combines film, business districts, and financial services. As a pilot city for film-driven consumer initiatives, Shenzhen is deepening and extending the film industry, value, and consumption chains. Huizhou, meanwhile, draws on its local cultural tourism and consumption strengths, continuing Guangdong's tradition of film programs for the benefit of the public and creating an immersive "watch, shop, and relax" experience.

2026广东艺术影展加拿大电影展映于深圳惠州双城启幕

3月27日至4月9日，2026广东艺术影展首展活动——加拿大电影展映在深圳、惠州双城同步举行。本次活动由广东省电影局指导，珠江电影集团、广东省电影家协会主办，立足粤港澳大湾区建设国际文化交流中心的战略定位，以光影为桥，推动文明互鉴。

作为全年10期影展的序幕，本次加拿大影展精选8部中加优秀影片，配套开展系列交流活动与消费联动举措，为粤港澳大湾区观众呈现首场跨文化光影盛宴。加拿大电影以多元文化融合为底色、深刻人文关怀为内核、类型创新表达为特色，在世界影坛中独树一帜。本次影展秉持“中加佳作对标，主题深度共鸣”的原则，围绕“人文”核心，精选5部加拿大影史佳作与3部中国优秀影片同台展映，涵盖传记、剧情、科幻、犯罪等多元类型。

影展采用“精品展映+双城交流”模式，结合深圳、惠州两地文化特色，打造差异化的观影与交流体验；同时延续广东近年来持续推动“电影+”跨界融合的实践成果，进一步探索“电影+商圈+金融”的消费联动模式。深圳作为“电影+”消费综合试点城市，深化延伸电影产业链、价值链与消费链；惠州则立足本地文旅消费特色，延续广东“电影+”惠民活动传统，打造“观影+购物+休闲”沉浸式消费场景。

文｜记者 李丽
图｜活动方提供
译｜魏薇
英文审校｜盛嘉