The China Film Directors’ Guild Awards 2025 officially announced its winners on the evening of July 5, 2026, in Yantai, Shandong Province.
The annual ceremony recognized outstanding achievements in the Chinese film industry.
Director Cai Shangjun won Best Director for The Sun Rises on Us All.
The same film also earned Xin Zhilei the award for Best Actress. (Overseasidol.com)
China Film Directors’ Guild Awards 2025 Winners
- Best Director: Cai Shangjun – The Sun Rises on Us All
- Film of the Year: Ne Zha 2
- Best Young Director: Shen Ao – Dead to Rights
- Best Screenplay: Yu Shui & Liu Jia – Nobody
- Best Actress: Xin Zhilei – The Sun Rises on Us All
- Best Actor: Tony Leung Ka-fai – The Shadow’s Edge
- Best Hong Kong/Taiwan Director: Shu Qi – Girl
- Special Jury Honor: Da Peng
- Outstanding Contribution Director Award: Chen Kaige

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