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Shanghai Film Festival Builds Cultural Bridge With 400-Film Global Programming Push
Shanghai International Film Festival programs 400+ films from 71 countries, adding VR works while bridging Eastern and Western cinema cultures.
Chen, managing director of Shanghai International Film & TV Events Center, says SIFF has positioned itself as a cultural connector between East and West through its diverse programming strategy. “We have been placing growing emphasis on strengthening internal synergies within this system, implementing integrated mechanisms to provide comprehensive, progressive support for young filmmakers — from foundational training to advanced project development,” she explains. The SIFF ING Young Talent Imaging Program includes an AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) section that Chen says is “more focused on technological innovation and a youth perspective.
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