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Leaders from major film festivals gathered in Shanghai to discuss strategies for nurturing new filmmaking talent, emphasizing personal connection over data.

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Shanghai

Who
Tricia Tuttle, Cameron Bailey, Janet Yang, Albert Lee, Chen Guo, Wen Muye, Wang Jun, Li Jie, Chen Zhixi, Dong Runian
What
Leaders from major film festivals gathered in Shanghai to discuss strategies for nurturing new filmmaking talent, emphasizing personal connection over data.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:01:00 GMT · 3h 39m ago
Where
Shanghai ·
Why
To develop the next generation of filmmakers and ensure the festival circuit continues to discover and develop new voices.
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How this affects you

The discussions and initiatives highlight a commitment from leading film festivals to actively support emerging talent through structured programs, funding, and industry access, reinforcing the importance of human connection in artist discovery. This collaborative effort could lead to a more diverse and innovative cinematic landscape globally.

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