It has been just around one and half a month since the 7th HIIFF opened to submission on May 26. According to the organizing committee, a total of 1,611 self-registered films have already been received with 298 of them from China and the other 1,313 come from 66 countries and regions around the world.

Taking place in the southern Chinese province of Hainan’s Sanya City in December 2025, it is understood that the 7th HIIFF will be issuing feature film, short film, and documentary Golden Coconut Awards for ten categories including Best Film, Grand Jury Award, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Visual Effects, Best Chinese Language Contribution, Best Documentary, and Best Short Film. The screening unit will select outstanding Chinese and foreign films, and is committed to building a platform for Chinese and foreign filmmakers to showcase and exchange film art and connect the global film industry. All films that apply for the "Golden Coconut Award" competition and screening units can be found on the Hainan Island International Film Festival official website (www.hiiff.com) and interested parties may register their own works prior to 24:00 on September 1, 2025.