film
A Parking Spot, a Philosophical War and the Most Talked-About Film at Shanghai
Louis Godbout’s new feature turns an everyday encounter into a "meditation on fate and the sometimes-hidden importance of insignificant events.
Shanghai’s Rising Filmmakers Get a Master Class From the Festival Elite
Tricia Tuttle, Janet Yang and Joan Chen deliver inspiration and hard truths to the next generation of Asian filmmakers at SIFF 2026.
The Turkish Front-Runner at Shanghai That Turns Personal Trauma Into Universal Fear
Reis Çelik draws on his escape during Turkey’s 1980 military coup for a black-and-white thriller that’s become an early Golden Goblet favorite.
Directors Guild of Canada Calls for AI Protections: “Efficiency Is Not Creativity”
Reps for creatives on Canadian film and TV sets issued a manifesto at the Banff World Media Festival.
Shanghai Film Festival Bets Big on Asia’s Next Generation
From a debut feature opening the gala to a diverse competition slate, Shanghai doubles down on emerging Chinese-language and regional talent.
Three Films in Competition, a Thriving Box Office and the Envy of Europe: Spain Is Having Its Moment
Spain makes history at Cannes 2026 with three films in competition, a booming box office and a thriving industry that’s become the envy of Europe.