Mayor Gong Zheng announced the opening ceremony, and the Golden Jue Festival kicked off tonight. The Shanghai International Film Festival was born 30 years ago. Shen Teng | Shu Qi | Ceremony
The sea embraces all rivers, walking with light. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival kicked off today with a red carpet ceremony and the "Golden Jue Ceremony" at the Shanghai Grand Theatre. In the next nine days, Chinese cinema will embark on a two-way journey with world cinema in Shanghai. Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng announced the opening of the Shanghai International Film Festival. Wang Xiaozhen, Deputy Director of China Central Television, delivered a speech. Shanghai leaders Zhou Huilin, Liu Duo, and Xiao Guiyu, Executive Deputy Director of the State Film Administration Mao Yu, and Vice Chairman of the All China Federation of Industry and Commerce He Chaoqiong attended.
The jury of the main competition of the Golden Jubilee Award, Asian newcomers, documentaries, animated films and short films of the Shanghai International Film Festival were led by Polish director Jazz Skolimovski, Kyrgyz director Aktan Abdkalekov, Swiss director Christian Frey, Japanese animation producer Taro Maki, and Taiwan, China producer Jiao Xiongping, with a total of 21 judges from 12 countries and regions. Speech by Jazz Skolimovsky.
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At the opening ceremony, Chinese actor Wu Jing, British actor Jason Stanson, Chinese director Ulsan, and Chinese actor Xia Yu unveiled 12 participating films. Chinese actors Shu Qi and Shen Teng unveiled the opening film of the film festival - the Chinese film "I Love You!". Filmmakers Chen Kaige, Zhou Runfa, and Yang Ziqiong send their blessings to the Shanghai International Film Festival.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Shanghai International Film Festival. As a first-class international A-class film festival in Asia and the only one in China, the Shanghai International Film Festival has adhered to the positioning of "focusing on Asia, paying attention to Chinese language, and supporting newcomers" for the past 30 years. It records the glory of history, witnesses the charm of the times, and the shining Golden Jubilee trophy has illuminated the dreams of countless filmmakers. The Shanghai International Film Festival has gradually formed a "6+1" ladder based new talent cultivation system consisting of short videos, Golden Jue short films, venture capital training camps, film project venture capital, Golden Jue Asia New Talent Unit, Golden Jue Awards, and SIFF YOUNG Shanghai Youth Film Support Program, providing a path for young people who aspire to participate in movies to grow and their dreams to resonate.
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