The Shanghai International Film Festival (, French: Festival international du film de Shanghai), abbreviated SIFF, is the largest film festivals in Asia, was also China’s longest-running international cinema event. The first festival was established in October 1993. It is the only Chinese festival accredited by the FIAPF.
Every June, the 10-day film festival arrives as scheduled, and it has become an important sight in Shanghai's cultural life.
SIFF is organized by China Film Administration, China Media Group, and the Shanghai government. 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.
History
In 2011, SIFF started a "Film Restoration" program to repair and preserve prints of classic Chinese movies.
Notable jury members include Oliver Stone, Mark Rydell, István Szabó, Stanislav Rostotsky, Alan Parker, Lee Chang-Dong, Geoffrey Gilmore, François Girard, Olivier Assayas, Luc Besson, Lisa Lu, Donnie Yen, Chen Hao, Tran Anh Hung, Chen Kaige, He Ping, Wong Kar-Wai, Bille August, Danny Boyle, Andie Macdowell, John Woo, Barry Levinson, Paz Vega, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Heather Graham, Li Bingbing, Tom Hooper, Gong Li, Sally Potter, Emir Kusturica, Atom Egoyan, Xu Qing, Sabu, Ildikó Enyedi, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Zhao Tao, Paolo Genovese and Nicolas Celis.
Other notable attendees include Jesse Eisenberg, Smriti Irani, Kirill Razlogov, Peng Yuyan, Xu Qing, Zhou Yun, Yang Zishan, Thierry Fremaux, Xu Zheng and Amanda Seyfried.
Festival programme
Competition sections
Competition sections for Golden Goblet Award have four categories, which include main competition for feature-length films, as well as competitions specialized in Asia new talent, documentaries, animation, and short films. They bring together over 2,000 films from more than 100 countries and regions worldwide every year.
International Panorama
Every June, SIFF will show over 400 films from around the world in about 40 cinemas covering every district of Shanghai. The programme includes thematic curation, but also selects the best of today's world cinema, and presents them from the perspectives of theme, region etc.
Tribute To Masters (showing films of crucial figures from history of cinema) SIFF Classics (aims to screen the classics around the world and films of latest restorations) SIFF Specials (responds to the crucial themes and moments of human history) Refreshing Chinese Cinema (covers the best recent Chinese films) Gala Screenings (hosts glamorous film premiere events) Viva La Festival (collects iconic pieces of the year) Global Village (shows the latest films around the world and more…)
SIFForum
A communication platform for industry executives, tech innovators and film talents take part in conversations to discuss the state of the film industry and film as an art form.
Siff Market
Siff Project
Media Awards
Awards
Golden Goblet Awards
Golden Goblet Award fall into four categories, which include main competition for feature-length films, as well as competitions specialized in asia new talent,documentary, animation and short films. They bring together over 2,000 films from more than 100 countries and regions around the world every year.
Main Competition
The most prestigious award given out at Shanghai is the Jin Jue ("Golden Goblet") for the Best Feature Film. Best Feature Film (presented to the producer) Jury Grand Prix Best Actress (presented to the leading actress) Best Actor (presented to the leading actor) Best Director Best Screenplay Best Cinematography (presented to the DOP) Outstanding Artistic Achievement (music, artistic directing, costume, editing, make-up, etc.)
Documentary Competition
Best Documentary Film (presented to the director)
Animation Competition
Best Animation Film (presented to the director)