Shanghai in June will usher in the light and shadow appointment of the Shanghai International Film Festival. As China's first and only competitive international film festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival, also known as the International Class A Film Festival, is an important window for the outside world to perceive the development signals of Chinese films, and it is also a golden window for movie fans.
Nandu reporter recently learned that the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival will kick off on June 14, 2024 and end on June 23, a total of 10 days. The shortlist for this year’s Golden Goblet Awards is expected to be announced in May. The Golden Goblet Ceremony and Golden Goblet Awards Ceremony will be held at the Shanghai Grand Theater on the evenings of June 15 and June 22 respectively.
During the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in 2023, among the 53 works shortlisted for the Golden Goblet Award Main Competition, Asian Newcomer, Documentary, Cartoon, and Short Film, 36 had world premieres and 12 had international premieres. . In addition, the international film screening has a total of 16 units, screening more than 400 films and nearly 1,500 screenings. Some movie fans commented, "With more than 400 movies, everyone can organize a small film festival." The most simple and authentic charm of the Shanghai International Film Festival is probably the most simple and authentic charm of the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Since the film has yet to be announced, we might as well look ahead from other aspects. What surprises will the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival bring us? Under the wave of science and technology, technological innovation brings opportunities and challenges to the film industry. The "Science Fiction Movie Week" unit, first launched last year, will focus this year on how the development of artificial intelligence can boost the development of the film industry.
This Shanghai International Film Festival will hold theme screenings, special forums, etc. around hot topics such as sora (note: the artificial intelligence Wensheng video model released by openai), and plans to add science fiction master classes, science fiction IP special promotion and other activities. Of course, AI not only accelerates and upgrades the construction of the film and television industry system, but also changes the daily lives of ordinary people. The Digital Film and Television Experience Exhibition will be open to the public, bringing the display and experience of cutting-edge technological imaging applications.
According to the organizer, the recruitment of screening theaters for the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival received responses from 114 cinemas in the city. According to feedback from moviegoers in the previous session, Tianshan Cinema, Shanghai Cinema, and Grand Guangming Cinema had a better movie-watching experience.
Written by: Nandu reporter Zhao Weijia from Shanghai
