The New York Chinese Film Festival and Bona Film Group Limited’s (NASDAQ: BONA) The Sorcerer and the White Snake will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square to celebrate the opening of the 2nd New York Chinese Film Festival, North America’s leading festival for Chinese cinema on November 8 at Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Hall.

In honor of the occasion, co-organizers, Qi Jia, Vice President of China Central Television Movie Channel (CCTV-6); Alan Chow, Chairman of Chinese American Arts Council; and Hong Chai, Marketing Director of Liquid Milk Marketing Center of China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd will ring the Closing Bell.

QI JIA, VICE PRESIDENT OF CHINA CENTRAL TELEVISION MOVIE CHANNEL (CCTV-6), and ALAN CHOW, CHAIRMAN CHINESE AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL will discuss the importance of creating a bridge between China and the U.S. in the film industry; how The New York Chinese Film Festival creates the opportunity for Americans to become aware of Chinese culture through experiencing the best in Chinese cinema; and how the festival offers an opportunity for dialogue between China and the U.S.

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION INCLUDE:
– What is The New York Chinese Film Festival
– How Do Films Create Opportunities for Americans to Experience Chinese Culture
– What Role Do Big Chinese Corporations Have in Bringing Films to America
– How Does a Film Industry Bridge Between the U.S. and China Open Dialogue

China Central Television Movie Channel (CCTV-6) is the only national movie channel in China reaching 930 million people. CCTV-6’s international arm, China Movie Channel (CMC) reaches 400,000 North American homes via satellite.

China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited is the leading dairy product manufacturer in China. Mengniu’s Fruit Milk Drink, Zhenguoli, facilitates cultural exchanges between China and the U.S. exhibiting social responsibility.

Chinese American Arts Council, based in New York City, established in 1975 as a 501c3 organization to meet the cultural needs of the expanding Chinese community in New York City. For more information about The New York Chinese Film Festival visit www.nycff.org