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festival
As the premier short film festival in Shanghai — a city at the forefront of China’s cinematic landscape, boasting the nation’s highest cinema attendance and most vibrant film culture — continues to champion creative freedom and the exploration of groundbreaking youth-driven narratives within contemporary filmmaking. The festival is jointly organized by Cadillac · Shanghai Concert Hall, Hoyts Cinemas, and UCCA Center for Contemporary Art.
Event date
01.08.2025 ⟶ 01.10.2025
Festival Units：
1. Main Competition
2. Asian Perspective
3. “Theatre! Theatre!” Screening
4. International Short Film Special Program Festival
Awards：
1. Best Short Film
2. Special Short Film
3. Special Mention
Event Adress
523 Yan’an East Road, Shanghai
China
Admin Adress
523 Yan’an East Road, Shanghai
China
Entry fee:
Early – free;
Regular and late submission fees are under $20
Carlos
(International Programmer)
He is based in Seoul and Shanghai, has curated retrospectives of directors such as Tsai Ming-liang and Kiyoshi Kurosawa, as well as the Shanghai Hoyts Screenings. Co-organized the Focus on BUSAN special program in collaboration with the Busan International Short Film Festival. As a producer, has had films selected for prestigious festivals including San Sebastián, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Oberhausen International Short Film Festival, and Sundance Asia.