In the golden autumn of October, Chinese-language creators, filmmakers, screenwriters, writers, tech innovators, and artists from around the world gathered in New York for the 3rd International Chinese Original IP Film Festival and the 1st New York AI International Film Exhibition. On October 18, the awards ceremony was held grandly at a Broadway theater. Nine members of the Chinese Writers Association of America received multiple honors, shining on the international stage. Below are the awards, certificates, winner photos, and their remarks.

Best Original IP Award

Recipient: Jenny Sun — The Sixth Person

Jenny Sun’s Remarks:
"The Best Original IP Award was the last creative award of the evening. Every fellow writer on stage had their moment in the spotlight, and I almost gave up the hope of bringing an award home. Then my name appeared on the big screen. At that moment, I was almost in a daze. When the microphone was handed to me, I even forgot where I was. That mix of surprise and joy felt like a sudden gust of wind, pushing me from my long, solitary writing island back into the bright world. In my rush, I could only manage a few words of thanks.

I am grateful to everyone who devoted their passion and wisdom to the festival, to the judges for their encouragement, and to the friends and family who have silently supported me along the way. Honestly, this award is not just recognition—it’s a push. It reminds me not to doubt the meaning of literary creation, to write down the stories in my heart, and let them grow between light, shadow, and words as a kind of natural experiment. Therefore, this honor is also a call to action, a motivation to keep going."

最佳IP改编奖 Best IP Adaptation Award

李岘 & 张慧玲《键鈕2》Maria Lixian Gee-Schweiger & Janice Huiling Zhang <Number2 > Adaptation & AI Filmmaking

Li Xian’s Remarks：

"Receiving an award on the Broadway stage in New York—twice—was a first in my life. But the real highlight for me on that stage was seeing that ten members of the Chinese Writers Association of America received various awards.

Dreams coming true are never mere coincidences. They are the accumulation of time and the steadfastness of belief. Our association members are connected by literature, and this year’s IP Film Festival brought us together in New York. In gratitude, I must acknowledge Sunny Zhang, Chief Planner of the International Chinese Original IP Film Festival, who over the past three years has single-handedly led the team to turn an idea into a bridge across regions and languages—from Vancouver to Boston, and now New York—creating a constellation where literature and cinema shine together overseas.

I am delighted to have had the opportunity to participate in the forums and discuss the relationship between AI and literature with fellow creators, and even more thrilled to have hosted the inaugural launch of World Chinese Literature during the festival.

Although we are now far from the Broadway stage lights, the light of literature and film in our hearts will guide us through crowds and time, inspiring us to create more luminous works of storytelling and cinema."

Zhang Huiling’s Remarks:

"Debating through light and shadow has long ceased to be a dream of Mount Hua, and I have forgotten which blade I was meant to hone over the past ten years. The vastness of daily life, filled with worldly duties and quiet joys, occasionally allows literature and art to flash briefly—often after a drink—resonating with that restless longing deep in the blood.

Every act of writing is a form of practice, a search for a way through the crevices of inner struggles. It was through this journey that I found an organization—the honor of joining the Chinese Writers Association of America and participating in the Original IP Film Festival. Last year’s trip to Boston was immensely rewarding; I marveled at the organizers’ keen vision, gathering elites at Harvard to discuss the future of AI cinema. At that time, only writer Binghe was experimenting alone. This year, numerous writers showcased AI works in New York, thanks largely to Sunny Zhang and her team.

This time, I collaborated with Chair Li Xian on the AI short film Number 2: Adaptation & AI Filmmaking, once again experiencing the heat and pain brought forth by light and shadow. That awakened creativity feels like a rebirth of the soul.

I look forward to next year—returning to the Mount Hua of light and shadow, and once more wielding the sword within my heart."

Best Theme Idea Award

Recipient: Fei Liu — Mother’s Diamond Ring

Fei Liu’s Remarks:
*"Meeting in New York in the golden autumn was truly a pleasure. In just four short days, we experienced so many unforgettable moments. We spent two days on a beautiful New York journey—walking along Central Park with fellow writers, sharing the autumn sunshine. We strolled through SoHo, enjoyed coffee under the Brooklyn Bridge, and took photos in front of Manhattan landmarks, museums, galleries, and historic buildings like Grand Central Terminal. At the Flushing Library, we were honored to witness the inaugural launch of World Chinese Literature. Days like these are truly precious!

The festival may have concluded, but the creative dreams in our hearts seem just beginning! I am deeply happy to receive an award at this year’s AI Film Festival. Holding the Golden Bull Award, I feel immense gratitude to the organizers for their hard work, and to the CWAA members who persistently pursue their passions, sharing their literary works and creations. I feel that this festival is not only a celebration of awards but also a source of encouragement for one’s own creative journey—an opportunity to further develop writing and explore AI-assisted creation.

I sincerely hope that the CWAA continues to strive forward, achieving even greater brilliance at the 4th IP Film Festival next year!"*