SIFF 2026: when Shanghai becomes a movie set

About this episode

The episode discusses the Shanghai International Film Festival and its impact on the city, highlighting various off-screen activities.

The Shanghai International Film Festival is back and completely different this year, breaking records with over 4,100 submissions from 125 countries. But the real story is what happens off screen, from AI workshops and experimental film labs to walking tours through historic neighborhoods. So how is SIFF turning all of Shanghai into part of the show? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yang Guang

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve, Yushan, Yang Guang

Topics covered

• film festival
• Shanghai
• AI workshops
• experimental film
• cultural events

Keywords

• Shanghai International Film Festival
• AI workshops
• experimental film labs
• walking tours
• film submissions

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Shanghai

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