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Golden Goblet Competition Lineup Announced: Spotlight on the 2026 Contenders
All 12 Main Competition films will premiere in Shanghai, marking the first 100% world-premiere lineup in Golden Goblet history.
- On Saturday, the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival officially unveiled its 2026 Golden Goblet Awards competition selections. All 12 films selected for the Main Competition will hold their world premieres in Shanghai, marking a historic first for the awards.
- This year's Festival will present more than 420 international films across over 1,500 screenings throughout Shanghai. The scale positions the event as a major platform for global filmmakers seeking international exposure.
- The Golden Goblet Awards remain the centerpiece of SIFF's international competition program, spanning five distinct sections: Main Competition, Asian New Talent, Documentary, Animation, and Short Film. This structure encompasses diverse filmmaking disciplines and emerging talent.
- Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai serves as President of the Main Competition Jury, while Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen chairs the Asian New Talent section. Both appointments reflect the festival's emphasis on regional and international leadership.
- Documentary filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir heads the Documentary Jury, while British animator Will Becher leads the Animation Jury and Portuguese filmmaker João Salaviza serves as President of the Short Film Jury. These appointments complete the festival's leadership structure.
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Golden Goblet Competition Lineup Announced: Spotlight on the 2026 Contenders
SHANGHAI, May 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) has officially unveiled the competition selections for the 2026 Golden Goblet Awards. Held from June 12 to 21, the Festival
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Shanghai Film Festival Unveils Golden Goblet Competition Selection
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has unveiled the competition lineup for its Golden Goblet Awards, spanning five categories across fiction, documentary, animation, and short film. The festival runs June 12-21. The main competition features 12 titles drawn from 15 countries and territories, all of them world premieres. Among the contenders are Indonesia’s “My Own Last Supper,” directed by Ismail Basbeth; “Night of Blindness,” a Tur…
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