# SIFF 2026: when Shanghai becomes a movie set

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Podcast: [Round Table China](https://stenobird.com/podcast/round-table-china-390882)
Published: 2026-06-12T07:22:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2765008
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## Resource

The Shanghai International Film Festival is back and completely different this year, breaking records with over 4,100 submissions from 125 countries. But the real story is what happens off screen, from AI workshops and experimental film labs to walking tours through historic neighborhoods. So how is SIFF turning all of Shanghai into part of the show? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yang Guang

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