The Cantonese produced film "Falling Dust" has not only been shortlisted for the Perspectives competition at the 25th MONSTRA Lisbon Animation Festival in Portugal, but also selected for the screening at the 3rd Wellington Animation Film Festival (WAFF) in New Zealand. In addition, the film will also be screened overseas at the "China Film Festival" held by the National Film Administration in Africa in May this year. Fallen to the mortal world "is the first work in the Eastern Legend series under Yongsheng Animation. It is based on the folk legend" Cowherd and Weaver Girl "and tells the fantastic story of their descendants, the siblings Jin Feng and Yu Lu, who recapture the 28 constellations and protect the human world. Director Zhong Ding of 'Fallen to Earth' stated, 'The selection of' Fallen to Earth 'not only affirms the work itself, but also represents the widespread recognition of Chinese original animation at the international professional level and mainstream market. Animation is a global narrative medium, and we hope that audiences in Lisbon and Wellington can resonate with the emotional narrative, Chinese cultural expression, and themes of family and courage in the film.' Guangdong produced animation masterpieces are becoming an important bridge for cultural exchange between China and foreign countries. '. In 2026, which coincides with the "China Africa Cultural Exchange Year", it is reported that "Falling Dust" has been invited to participate in the "China Film Festival" screening event held by the National Film Administration in Africa in May this year, showcasing the unique charm of Eastern aesthetics and the profound heritage of Chinese culture to African audiences. As of now, 'Fallen to Earth' has successfully landed in cinemas in over 40 countries and regions, including Singapore, Australia, Russia, and New Zealand. This film has also won the nomination of the best art film of the Chinese Film Golden Rooster Award Award, the Golden Dragon Award, and was shortlisted in the main competition unit of the feature film of the Anxi International Animation Film Festival. In January this year, it was successfully selected as the key project of the "the Belt and Road" cultural industry and tourism industry international cooperation of the Department of Industry Development of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2025 – 2026. On March 17th, Yongsheng Animation will also showcase its works at the Hong Kong International Film and Television Exhibition, with a focus on promoting the 2026 animated series. This film list not only covers works on the big screen, but also constructs a content matrix covering all age groups through various forms such as short dramas and TV animations, achieving precise outreach to multiple media. It is worth noting that the first short drama of Piggy Hero, "Mr. Pig Wants to Go Home Every Day", will also be released to the audience in the first half of this year. The drama explores the emotional value of IP and brings back the classic "20th Anniversary Original Skin Old Pig" that has accompanied a generation of people's growth, telling the story of Piggy Hero's unexpected transformation into a business elite on a comeback journey. Yan Bing, Vice President of Yongsheng Animation, revealed that the second Chinese animated work in the "Legend of the East" series, "Phoenix and Me," has entered the production stage. This work is another high-quality Chinese animation film after "Falling to the West", which comprehensively benchmarks the previous work in terms of production standards and aesthetic pursuits, aiming to continue and break through the height of Eastern aesthetics. It is reported that the film is scheduled to be released to a global audience in the first half of 2027. (New Society)