Storyline: A series of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand were launched at the Thailand Pavilion at the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) in Sanya City on Friday. From open-air cinemas to industry talks, the event demonstrated how film is bridging cultures and fostering new collaborations between the two nations. "It's my first time at the Hainan Island International Film Festival. It's my great pleasure to bring many film companies to join in the festival. We will have a good cooperation between Thailand and China in the future," said Pranisa Thakrajang, director of Creative Cultural Promotion Division at Thailand's Department of Cultural Promotion. "I have worked with Tencent, worked with Chinese filmmakers. They are quick, very precise and very talented. It's an open opportunity for other countries to join, and it's a gateway to meet industry people in China," said Thai film director Chookiat Sakveerakul. The first-ever Thailand Pavilion at the HIIFF is designed as a full showcase of the country's film ecosystem. From the Thailand Film Office to 14 leading production, animation, and location services companies, the pavilion highlights every stage of filmmaking - emphasizing Thailand's readiness for collaboration. "China has a big market, and I come to Hainan because I want investors and partners for shooting in Thailand," said Phasit Wacharatham, chief executive of Thailand-based production company Locman Film. Shotlist: Sanya City, Hainan Province, south China - Dec 4, 2025: 1. Various of opening ceremony of China-Thailand Diplomatic Relations 50th Anniversary Film-themed Series Activities in progress; attendees 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Pranisa Thakrajang, director, Creative Cultural Promotion Division, Thailand's Department of Cultural Promotion (partially overlaid with shots 3-4): "It's my first time at the Hainan Island International Film Festival. It's my great pleasure to bring many film companies to join in the festival. We will have a good cooperation between Thailand and China in the future." [SHOTS OVERLYING SOUNDBITE] 3. Guests posing for photos 4. Guest address opening ceremony [SHOTS OVERLYING SOUNDBITE] 5. SOUNDBITE (English) Chookiat Sakveerakul, Thai film director (partially overlaid with shot 6/ending with shot 7): "I have worked with Tencent, worked with Chinese filmmakers. They are quick, very precise and very talented. It's an open opportunity for other countries to join, and it's a gateway to meet industry people in China." [SHOT OVERLYING SOUNDBITE] 6. Banner promoting 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations [SHOT OVERLYING SOUNDBITE] 7. Various of board, booklets promoting Thai films 8. Phasit Wacharatham, chief executive of Locman Film, showing booklet of film 9. SOUNDBITE (English) Phasit Wacharatham, chief executive of Locman Film (starting with shot 8/ending with shot 10): "China has a big market, and I come to Hainan because I want investors and partners for shooting in Thailand." 10. Board showing screening schedule of Thai films 11. Various of people watching Thai film, banners promoting 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]