Overseasidol.com — The Chinese movie My Friend An Delie has won the Most Popular Debut Film Among College Students award at the 33rd Beijing College Student Film Festival, marking a significant milestone for director Dong Zijian.
Dong Zijian personally attended the event to receive the award and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the audience and the production team.
He described himself as very fortunate that his directorial debut received strong support and attention, especially from young viewers.
During his speech, he reflected on his career journey, recalling that he first attended the same festival years ago as a newcomer actor, where he received a Best Newcomer award.
“Time flies. I once stood here as a new actor, and now I return as a director,” he said.
He also thanked every member of the My Friend An Delie production team, highlighting that the film’s success was the result of collective effort and dedication.
Dong Zijian concluded by expressing appreciation to the festival organizers and the audience for their continued support.
He added that being a newcomer in directing is a rewarding and exciting experience.
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