Anthony Chen Chairs Shanghai Film Festival Jury
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- Anthony Chen will chair the Asian New Talent jury at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (June 12‑21, 2026).
- Tony Leung Chiu‑wai leads the main competition jury, which includes six international filmmakers such as Guan Hu and Dora Bouchoucha.
- Geeta Gandbhir heads the documentary jury, joined by Peruvian editor Carla Gutiérrez and Chinese actor Liu Qing.
- Will Becher chairs the animation jury, alongside Indian filmmaker Gitanjali Rao and Chinese director Yu Shui.
- João Salaviza leads the short film jury, with German illustrator Lena von Döhren and Chinese director Qiu Sheng.
Why it matters: Emerging Asian filmmakers gain high‑profile exposure and validation from a globally diverse jury, boosting their marketability and reinforcing Shanghai’s role as a cultural hub amid regional geopolitical tensions.
