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Shanghai Film Fest Opens, AI Lab Pairs Directors, Honors Legends

6/14/2026

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The Shanghai International Film Festival opened on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and will run through June 22.
The AI Backlot lab pairs four directors with four AI creators to produce short films.
The festival will screen 420 films from 77 countries, including 41 world premieres.
Actress Lisa Lu received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Filmmaker Zhang Yimou earned an outstanding contribution honor.

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The Shanghai International Film Festival opened on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and will run through June 22.
The AI Backlot lab pairs four directors with four AI creators to produce short films.
The festival will screen 420 films from 77 countries, including 41 world premieres.
Actress Lisa Lu received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Filmmaker Zhang Yimou earned an outstanding contribution honor.