SIFF 2026: when Shanghai becomes a movie set

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  Discussion keeps the world turning.

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  Guess what's back?

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  It's the Shanghai International Film Festival, and this year it's not just bigger, it's a whole new kind of event.

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  Record breaking submissions, countless screenings, plus AI workshops, experimental film labs,

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  and walking tours through historic neighborhoods.

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  Even your ticket stub unlocks some discounts and city adventures after the credits roll.

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  So how is SIFF or SIF turning all of Shanghai into part of the show?

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  That's coming up.

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  Coming to you live from our studios in Beijing, this is Roundtable.

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  I'm Steve Hatherly.

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  Thank you very much for being with us today.

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  And for the show, I'm with Yushan and Yangguang.

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  First up...

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  The Shanghai International Film Festival is back in a big way, bringing a record-breaking number of film submissions,

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  hundreds of screenings, and a host of new experiences that extend far beyond the cinema.

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  As China's only recognized A-list film festival,

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  SIF has grown from a major industry event into a city-wide celebration of cinema.

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  But this year's festival is not just about what's going on on the big screen.

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  Experimental film production labs to movie themed walking routes throughout historic parts of Shanghai

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  Sif is turning the city itself into an immersive cinematic experience

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