To further promote people-to-people exchanges between China and Australia and enhance the understanding of Chinese culture and contemporary China among communities in Tasmania, the 2026 Tasmania Chinese Film Week, hosted by the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne, will be held in Hobart and Launceston, Tasmania, from 24 July to 31 July 2026.

Through the medium of film, this year’s Film Week will present a selection of outstanding Chinese films to local communities, university students and staff, cultural organisations, business associations, media representatives and film enthusiasts across Tasmania. The program features a diverse range of genres, including family drama, historical drama, wuxia action, racing comedy and crime thriller. These films aim to showcase the development of Chinese cinema, the diversity of Chinese society and the emotional depth of Chinese storytelling.

Film is an important art form that transcends language and cultural boundaries. It serves as a bridge for mutual understanding and cultural dialogue. The Tasmania Chinese Film Week will provide local audiences with an opportunity to appreciate Chinese films, experience Chinese culture and engage with contemporary Chinese stories. It will also serve as an open and inclusive platform for cultural exchange and community engagement between China and Australia.

This year’s Film Week will feature seven screenings across Hobart and Launceston. The Hobart Opening Ceremony will be held on 24 July at Hobart State Cinema, featuring Dear You. The Launceston Closing Ceremony will be held on 31 July at Village Cinema Launceston, also featuring Dear You.

The Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne warmly welcomes friends from all sectors in Tasmania to participate in the 2026 Tasmania Chinese Film Week, to experience the charm of Chinese culture through cinema, strengthen friendship and deepen mutual understanding.

Screening Schedule