Shanghai International Film Festival

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A scene from Warwick Thornton's film 'Wolfram' being screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival, highlighting Indigenous Australian culture on a global stage.
Production

Warwick Thornton's 'Wolfram' China Premiere at Shanghai Film Fest

"Wolfram," an Australian Indigenous film, captivated Chinese audiences at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, marking its China premiere on June 14.

Victor Ren·June 22, 2026
A dynamic scene from Tsui Hark's 'Peking Opera Blues' featuring characters in traditional opera costumes and action poses, highlighting the film's restored 4K Dolby Atmos version.
Film & TV

Tsui Hark's Peking Opera Blues screens at Shanghai Film Festival

An Italian jeweler, Bvlgari, invested 150 hours of digital work to resurrect Tsui Hark's 1986 Hong Kong action film 'Peking Opera Blues' in 4K Dolby Atmos.

Julian Mercer·June 15, 2026
A young Chinese woman contemplates a traditional courtyard house, symbolizing the intersection of modern life and heritage, inspired by Yan Siyu's film.
Film & TV

Yan Siyu's Film Challenges Woolf's 'A Room of One's Own'

At the Shanghai International Film Festival, director Yan Siyu's debut feature, 'Outside the Room of My Own,' challenges Virginia Woolf's iconic call for a 'room of one's own.

Julian Mercer·June 14, 2026
The Honor Robot Phone, featuring an extendable robotic camera co-developed with Arri, is showcased on the red carpet at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Film & TV

Honor Arri Robot Phone Debuts at Shanghai Film Festival

On the opening red carpet of the Shanghai International Film Festival, a smartphone with an autonomously moving, extending camera co-developed with Arri made its official debut.

Julian Mercer·June 14, 2026
Director and AI collaborating on a holographic film reel at the Shanghai Film Festival, symbolizing the future of cinema.
Film & TV

Shanghai Film Festival Spotlights Emerging Talent Amid AI Wave

The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival is undergoing a notable change.

Julian Mercer·June 14, 2026
Cinematic icon Tony Leung Chiu-wai presides over the jury at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, a gathering of global film talent.
Film & TV

Tony Leung Chairs 28th Shanghai Film Festival Jury

All 12 films vying for the Golden Goblet at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival are world premieres, setting an unprecedented bar for the jury led by cinematic icon Tony Leung Chiu-wai.

Julian Mercer·June 12, 2026
The grand opening night of the Shanghai International Film Festival, with a red carpet and searchlights, celebrating the premiere of Keane T.K. Wong's 'Afterpiece'.
Film & TV

Keane T.K. Wong's 'Afterpiece' Opens Shanghai Film Festival

A debut filmmaker, Keane T.

Julian Mercer·May 28, 2026