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Leaders from the Berlin, Toronto, and Hong Kong film festivals gathered at a Shanghai Festival forum to discuss how to develop the next generation of filmmakers.

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Shanghai, China

Who
Tricia Tuttle, Cameron Bailey, Janet Yang, Albert Lee, Chen Guo, Wen Muye, Wang Jun, Li Jie, Chen Zhixi, Dong Runian
What
Leaders from the Berlin, Toronto, and Hong Kong film festivals gathered at a Shanghai Festival forum to discuss how to develop the next generation of filmmakers.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:01:00 GMT · 3h 42m ago
Where
Shanghai, China ·
Why
The leaders believe the role of the festival circuit in discovering and developing new voices has never been more critical, emphasizing personal connection over data.
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Major film festival leaders are collaborating to ensure the future of filmmaking talent, emphasizing mentorship and structured cultivation over algorithmic discovery. This collective effort could lead to increased visibility and opportunities for emerging filmmakers globally, shaping future cinematic landscapes.

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    Leaders from major film festivals gathered in Shanghai to discuss fostering the next generation of filmmakers, asserting that personal connections are crucial for talent identification.
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