Shanghai International Film Festival
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The Shanghai International Film Festival , abbreviated SIFF, is one of the largest film festival
s in East Asia
.
Along with Tokyo International Film Festival
, the SIFF is one of the biggest film festivals in Asia. The first festival was held from October 7 to 14, 1993, and was held biennially until 2001. In 2003 there was no festival due to the SARS outbreak. Since its beginning in 1993, Shanghai International Film Festival has grown to become China’s only A-category international film festival. SIFF organized by Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture, Radio, Film & TV and Shanghai Media & Entertainment Group
.
It awards several "Golden Goblet" Awards for best film, best director, best actor/actress, and other categories, as well as a "Special Jury Award."
SIFF Mart consists of the Film Market, China Film Pitch and Catch (CFPC), and Co-production Film Pitch and Catch (Co-FPC). The SIFFORUM is a communication platform.
The 14th Shanghai International Film Festival
was held from June 11 to June 19, 2011 and was chaired by US director Barry Levinson
.
International Student Shorts Award was introduced since the 9th SIFF in 2006, as a stage for the young people to communicate with renowned film masters and to display their works. It is one of the three grand awards of Shanghai International Film Festival, together with Golden Goblet Award and Asian New Talent Award, by which more and more students approach to the world film industry.
Film festival
A film festival is an organised, extended presentation of films in one or more movie theaters or screening venues, usually in a single locality. More and more often film festivals show part of their films to the public by adding outdoor movie screenings...
s in East Asia
East Asia
East Asia or Eastern Asia is a subregion of Asia that can be defined in either geographical or cultural terms...
.
Along with Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo International Film Festival is a film festival established in 1985. The event was held biannually from 1985 to 1991 and annually thereafter...
, the SIFF is one of the biggest film festivals in Asia. The first festival was held from October 7 to 14, 1993, and was held biennially until 2001. In 2003 there was no festival due to the SARS outbreak. Since its beginning in 1993, Shanghai International Film Festival has grown to become China’s only A-category international film festival. SIFF organized by Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture, Radio, Film & TV and Shanghai Media & Entertainment Group
Shanghai Media & Entertainment Group
Shanghai Media & Entertainment Group is one of the largest media conglomerates in China. Founded on April 19, 2001, SMEG is a major media content provider in China that also manages other culture-related businesses such as performances, exhibitions, tourism and hotels.-Organization:The company...
.
It awards several "Golden Goblet" Awards for best film, best director, best actor/actress, and other categories, as well as a "Special Jury Award."
SIFF Mart consists of the Film Market, China Film Pitch and Catch (CFPC), and Co-production Film Pitch and Catch (Co-FPC). The SIFFORUM is a communication platform.
The 14th Shanghai International Film Festival
2011 Shanghai International Film Festival
The 2011 Shanghai International Film Festival was the 14th such festival devoted to international cinema held in Shanghai, China. It took place from June 11 to June 19, 2011...
was held from June 11 to June 19, 2011 and was chaired by US director Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson is an American screenwriter, film director, actor, and producer of film and television. His films include Good Morning, Vietnam, Sleepers and Rain Man.-Early life:...
.
Awards
The most prestigious award given out at Shanghai is the Jin Jue ("Golden Goblet") for the best film.- Competition
- Golden GobletGolden Goblet (Shanghai International Film Festival)The Golden Goblet is the highest prize awarded to competing films at the Shanghai International Film Festival.-Awards Winners:...
- Special Jury AwardSpecial Jury Award (Shanghai International Film Festival)Golden Globet for Special Jury Award is the main category of Competition of Shanghai International Film Festival.- Award Winners :...
- Best ActressBest Actress Award (Shanghai International Film Festival)Golden Globet for Best Actress Award is the main category of Competition of Shanghai International Film Festival.- Award Winners :...
- Best ActorBest Actor Award (Shanghai International Film Festival)Golden Globet for Best Actor Award is the main category of Competition of Shanghai International Film Festival.- Award Winners :...
- Best DirectorBest Director Award (Shanghai International Film Festival)Golden Globet for Best Director Award is the main category of Competition of Shanghai International Film Festival.- Award Winners :...
- Best ScreenplayBest Screenplay Award (Shanghai International Film Festival)Golden Globet for Best Screenplay Award is the main category of Competition of Shanghai International Film Festival.This category added since 2002.- Award Winners :...
- Best MusicBest Music Award (Shanghai International Film Festival)Golden Globet for Best Music Award is the main category of Competition of Shanghai International Film Festival.Added since 1999.- Award Winners :...
- Best CinematographyBest Cinematography Award (Shanghai International Film Festival)Golden Globet for Best Cinematography Award is the main category of Competition of Shanghai International Film Festival.Added since 2002- Award Winners :...
- Golden Goblet
International Student Shorts Award was introduced since the 9th SIFF in 2006, as a stage for the young people to communicate with renowned film masters and to display their works. It is one of the three grand awards of Shanghai International Film Festival, together with Golden Goblet Award and Asian New Talent Award, by which more and more students approach to the world film industry.
- International Student Shorts Awards
- Best Film Award
- Best Director Award
- Best Animation Award
- Best Creative Idea Award
- Special Jury Award
External links
- Shanghai International Film Festival official site
- IMDb entry
- State of the Shanghai International Film Festival by Casey Hall, CNN InternationalCNN InternationalCNN International is an international English language television network that carries news, current affairs, politics, opinions, and business programming worldwide. CNN is one of the world's largest news organizations. It is owned by Time Warner, and is affiliated with CNN, which is mainly...
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