Anthony Chen Urges Emerging Filmmakers to 'Break Conventions' at Shanghai Film Festival
Singaporean director Anthony Chen encouraged emerging Asian filmmakers to 'break conventions' during the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. As the chair of the Asian New Talent jury, Chen delivered his message at the second Golden Goblet jury meeting held on Sunday. Jurors from the Asian New Talent, Short Film, Animation, and Documentary sections gathered to discuss their competition criteria.
Singaporean director Anthony Chen delivered a key message to emerging Asian filmmakers at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, encouraging them to 'break conventions' in their creative work. His statement was made during the second Golden Goblet jury meeting, held on Sunday.
Chen, an acclaimed Singaporean director whose film "Ilo Ilo" previously won the debut prize, presided over the Asian New Talent jury. This jury meeting brought together professionals evaluating submissions for various categories, including Short Film, Animation, and Documentary sections.
The jurors convened to share and discuss their specific criteria for evaluating the films competing in the festival's Golden Goblet competition. The emphasis on 'breaking conventions' by Chen highlights a potential focus on innovative and original storytelling from new talent.
According to Variety, the meeting underscored the festival's commitment to fostering new voices in Asian cinema.
