2026-05-05

SIFF ING | A Universe in Your Palm, The Grand Premiere Awaits — Mobile Filmmaking Camp Shortlisted Filmmakers Announced

Mobile Filmmaking Camp of the 2026 SIFF ING (hereinafter referred to as the "Camp") has officially announced the shortlisted filmmakers today. With original creativity and solid professional skills, 10 young filmmakers have stood out from the competition and earned their places in the Camp.

As a core program of SIFF dedicated to empowering emerging filmmakers, SIFF ING consistently focuses on “New Tech” “New Perspectives” and “New Youth.” It explores the forefront of visual creation, breaks creative boundaries, and fully supports the avant-garde expressions of young filmmakers.

Launched for the first time this year, the Camp focuses on mobile filmmaking. It inspires filmmakers to capture real life with perceptive observation and express genuine emotions with sincerity, unlocking endless creative possibilities — with an iPhone, you can make an extraordinary film.

This year’s call for entries for the Camp has drawn an enthusiastic reception and received submissions from domestic and international storytellers, reflecting tremendous enthusiasm and high anticipation for mobile filmmaking. 10 outstanding filmmakers with both proven talent and great potential have been selected for the Camp, embarking on their new cinematic journey.

SIFF ING

2026 MOBILE FILMMAKING CAMP

SHORTLIST

（in order of Chinese name character stroke count）

NO.	NAME
1	DING DING
2	LI CHENXI
3	YANG XIAOMAN
4	WU XINYU
5	STRAY CHEN
6	BONNIE CHEN
7	XU XIANG
8	TU HAILUN
9	HAN YUQI
10	HARRY CAI

Production and Device Support for the Camp：iPhone

Now, an exclusive experience for the finalists is about to begin—

• Attend professional training and exchange sessions, refine creative concepts and start production

• Obtain official mobile phone devices and dedicated filming fund support

• Short films that have been reviewed and approved will be screened online and in a theatre via SIFF official platforms

• Attend the 2026 SIFF ING events in June, unlocking spotlight moments!

This June, let us embrace a cinematic journey –

Take mobile phones as the lens and witness new expressions of filmmaking!

28th Shanghai International Film Festival

SIFF ING Section

SIFF ING aims to tap the creative potential and enthusiasm of young filmmakers in the new era, providing a broader platform for young filmmakers and bringing together fresh, eclectic young creative forces from different cultural backgrounds.