Where Story
Becomes Strategy

A UK–China cultural and media company with privileged access to the world's most prestigious film festivals — crafting global bespoke strategies across Asia, Europe and North America, where brands, filmmakers and ecological causes become part of cinema’s story.

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About MIMAOKU

A Bridge Between Cinema and Everything It Can Amplify.

MIMAOKU is a UK‑China culture and media company with offices in London and Shanghai. As official PR partners to numerous international A‑class film festivals, we operate across Asia, Europe and North America at the intersection of global cinema, brand strategy, ecological advocacy and creative investment.

Our roster spans Academy Award and BAFTA-nominated filmmakers. Our exclusive festival partnerships grant direct access to Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Busan and other leading global film festivals.

Our Purpose

Cultural Initiatives
We Champion

ANF - Animal Nature Future Film Festival

A community‑focused nomadic film festival centred on ecological and multispecies storytelling. With three successful editions and 100+ global events, we champion animal welfare, nature preservation and cross‑cultural dialogue through cinema.

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LongAn — Worldview IP

LongAn creates immersive light‑art and lantern‑festival experiences rooted in authentic Chinese cultural IP. The ELF MAY CHANT series is under active development across three core concepts, and we are seeking international venue partners and co‑investors to deploy these experiences at iconic global destinations.

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Our Core Expertise

Four Practices
One Cultural Vision

Bespoke brand collaboration packages co‑developed with official organizers of Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Busan and other top‑tier international film festivals — spanning exclusive private events, red‑carpet activations and end‑to‑end press campaigns that position brands at the heart of global cinema’s most influential discourse.

Festival Brand Operations

Through strategic partnerships with leading global PR agencies across key markets, we connect clients with any filmmaker, on‑screen talent or creative voice they seek — from Academy Award‑ and BAFTA‑winning directors and cinematographers to internationally renowned cultural figures. No roster limits. No boundaries.

Global Creative Network

Film IP & International Distribution

From IP acquisition and development to international festival submissions and global release strategy — we guide projects through every stage of their global journey, with access to 50+ major international film festivals.

Investment & Strategic Partnership

We identify and invest in high‑potential cultural IP — from film projects to immersive light‑themed experience brands — and structure international co‑investment and co‑production partnerships to build long‑term global value.

Latest Projects

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DJI x Private Tasting Event - Cannes 2026

We produced DJI’s exclusive private launch event for the Osmo Pocket 4P during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, hosted at the iconic Majestic Hotel Barrière on La Croisette.
The intimate evening gathered Oscar‑nominated and award‑winning directors and cinematographers, alongside key industry decision‑makers from Venice, Busan, Tokyo, Sundance and other top‑tier festivals. Notably, two attending DPs lensed Fjord and Fatherland, winners of the 2026 Cannes Palme d’Or and Best Director Award respectively.
Centred on a live dialogue with the cinematographers behind these award‑winning films, the event reinforced DJI's standing within global cinema culture and secured extensive international media coverage.

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Kling AI @ Marche du Film - Cannes 2026

Hosted with Winston Baker, our flagship industry event took place on the Main Stage at the Palais des Festivals — the most influential platform for global cinema’s future.
As close partners of Kling AI, we brought together top directors and creators from China, the U.S. and South Korea to explore how AI is transforming real cinematic workflows, turning creative vision into production reality.
Taking place at the center of Cannes, this landmark discussion underscored AI’s revolutionary role in global storytelling. The event was prominently covered by leading industry publications including Screen International, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.

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Dreamina AI @ ACFM - Busan 2025

As Curator & Presenter of the AI Film International Summit at the 30th Busan International Film Festival’s ACFM · InnoAsia, MIMAOKU continues the Future Image IP. We oversee global selection, quality control, and curated presentation to elevate visual and narrative depth for AI film projects.
We brought together distinguished guests including Issa Sissoko, Kim Tae-yong, Philip Lee, Reza Sixo Safai, Rima Yoon, and other leading filmmakers and creatives. In partnership with Bona Film Group, ModelArk & Volcano Engine, AI.TALK, and Shanghai Film Group, the summit premiered 5 outstanding AI short films and showcased cutting-edge innovations including Seedance, Seedream, Omnihuman.

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ANF AI Empower Ecological Film Incubator - Shanghai 2025

As the official operator of ANFFF, MIMAOKU runs the AI-Empowered Ecological Film Incubator, with Shanghai Vancouver Film School as our official academic sponsor. Tailored for nature and ecological documentary creators, the program tackles key creative, technical and funding challenges in ecological filmmaking amid global environmental concerns.
We offer 18 systematic practical courses focused on AI filmmaking. The training equips creators with AI tools to polish vivid project proposals, strengthen narrative design and streamline production workflows, transforming ecological ideas into competitive, fundable film projects.
Integrating advanced AI technology with ecological storytelling, we lower professional creation barriers, empower outstanding works to stand out in competitions, and raise ecological conservation awareness through cinematic visuals.

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