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iQIYI celebrates fifth annual Golden Screenwriters' Night, advancing stronger industry ecosystem for screenwriting talent
BEIJING, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 11, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, hosted the annual Golden Screenwriters' Night, honoring 62 screenwriters and 20 outstanding works spanning films, drama series, and animation. Now in its fifth year, the event has become a signature initiative that highlights iQIYI's leadership in cultivating China's screenwriting ecosystem, champions emerging talent, and reinforces the platform's long-term commitment to premium storytelling. This year's event showcased a wide spectrum of screenwriting voices and styles. For example, iQIYI's acclaimed drama series "We Are Criminal Police" and "To the Wonder" received "Most Influential Screenplay" and "Most Innovative Screenplay," respectively, for their resonant storytelling. The emotionally charged film "Like a Rolling Stone" was awarded "Best Female-Centered Screenplay," while the heartwarming theatrical release "Viva La Vida" earned "Best Adapted Screenplay for Theatrical Film." In animation, the creative comedy "Oh My School Season 5" received "Best Original Screenplay for Chinese Comics." Xiaohui WANG, Chief Content Officer of iQIYI, highlighted the evolving role of screenwriters in a rapidly changing industry. He shared that creators are being innovative in their understanding, expression and the emotional depth in their works. He added, "What we saw in this year's works shows both a relentless pursuit of quality and a willingness to push boundaries." Newly introduced honors this year also spotlighted outstanding writing in both modern and period drama adaptations, alongside female-centered narratives. These additions reflect iQIYI's continued refinement in celebrating genre-specific storytelling and its growing efforts to create space for a broader range of creative voices. Since its launch in 2020, Golden Screenwriters' Night has made meaningful strides in raising the visibility of screenwriters across the industry. Reinforcing the event's reputation for professionalism, this year's honorees were selected by a distinguished panel of film directors, actors, scholars, and industry experts through a rigorous evaluation process based on criteria including thematic depth, artistic merit, originality, and audience impact. Beyond recognition, iQIYI actively supports emerging talent through long-term programs such as the Online Film Young Creators Project, which offers funding, mentorship, and comprehensive support for promising new filmmakers. By fostering innovation and championing original ideas, iQIYI remains committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that nurtures content excellence and contributes to the sustainable growth of the broader creative industry. CONTACT: iQIYI Press, press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE iQIYI
Condé Nast Traveler
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Condé Nast Traveler
How We Pulled It Off: A Big, Fat Gay Wedding in Bogotá, Colombia
The love shared between Priscila Garcia-Jacquier and Lio Sigerson, two screenwriters who are now based in Los Angeles, was undeniably fated—though they tried to ignore it as long as they possibly could. They were introduced by a mutual friend at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, when Lio was a student and Priscila a high-school senior visiting the campus. Jetting off for a Colombia destination wedding was just as meant to be. 'He was just like, 'Oh God, you're both these mean, pretty girls who are bossy [theater] directors from big cities. You guys need to meet,' says Priscila, who was born in Bogotá, Colombia. 'We pretty much fell in love instantly,' says Lio, who is from New York City. Over the course of many years—and a lot of flirting, kissing, tears, estrangements, and semi-serious marriage proposals written on class notes—the pair finally got together for good in 2021, and were engaged in April 2022. '[Colombia] is where I feel the most at home, of anywhere in the world,' says Priscila. 'I wanted to be able to, for the first time, bring all of my American people there to understand me a little better.' Jillian Mitchell After visiting Bogotá herself and seeing how her fiancée lit up there, Lio was completely on board. 'Of course everybody who loves you deserves to have this experience that I'm having—getting to see you be your fullest self, in your home,' she says. Even with Priscila's connection to the place and her grasp of the culture and language, planning a wedding there from their home in Los Angeles was not without its hurdles. Ahead, the couple explain how they plotted an immersive, rowdy, utterly romantic celebration for 90 guests in Bogotá last August. Find an LGBTQ+ advocate The couple's first stop was finding a planner, which sadly proved more difficult than anticipated. 'While gay marriage is completely legal in Colombia, and even has more protections than in the States, I will say it's still not totally accepted culturally. I actually got shut down a lot,' Priscila says. 'People would say, 'Oh, we're so happy for you. Unfortunately, we do not perform or plan any 'egalitarian' weddings.'' Only more determined, Lio dug further into internet research and found Juanita Suzunaga, who founded the LGBT-focused wedding-planning firm Proudly Weds. 'I think I manifested her. There was not a corny rainbow to be found [in her portfolio], so chic,' says Lio. 'She jumped right in right away and was horrified that anybody had rejected us. She made us feel so taken care of, instantly.' Jillian Mitchell Jillian Mitchell Locate a venue with just the right look Juanita was quickly tasked with venue options, though the couple's vision once again brushed up against the realities of Bogotá. 'I wanted to get married some place that felt like a hacienda, that old Spanish vibe, but it's a very modern city, with very modern architecture,' says Lio. Their new planner gently pointed out that the only way to nail down that look was by seeking bigger houses in more rural areas, but the pair were dead-set on staying within the city limits.
