Switched on by Shanghai Television Festival
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INDUSTRY figures from home and abroad will gather at the 21st Shanghai Television Festival, which opens on June 8, to discuss new trends and seek possibilities for cooperation.
The weeklong event will include the Magnolia Awards for international television productions, the Magnolia TV Forum and Shanghai Student TV Festival.
During the festival, local TV fans will be presented new TV films, TV series, documentaries and animated series on local channels including International Channel Shanghai, Documentary Channel, Entertainment Channel and the Art Channel.
TV series to be aired include Belgian series “Amateurs,” Russian series “Demons,” Israeli production “Sirens” and Czech series “The American Letters.”
The nine-episode “Amateurs,” directed by Frank Van Passel, is a touching depiction of a group of amateur playwrights who are engaged in creating original productions.
“Sirens” is a suspense series about a mysterious murder. The victim is a lost twin sister of a policewoman. As investigation goes on, the mother discovers an unknown tragic life of her sister.
TV film “The American Letters” portrays the secret love of composer Antonin Dvorak. He falls in love with his sister-in-law, Josefina, and uses melody and letters to praise his lover.
Chinese documentary “A Decent Lady of Shanghai” by Sun Ke is a nostalgic production about Shanghai women, traditionally renowned for their independence.
BBC documentary series “Life and Death Row” is shot from the perspectives of several young people whose lives are affected by death row in Texas. It also discusses whether the death penalty is acceptable for certain crimes.
Animation fans are also offered new original works. “Kung Fu Bunny” is a new series about the combat of a smart and rebellious bunny and an arrogant dog. With stunning kung fu skills, the bunny sets off on an adventure.
Magnolia Awards
“Wings of Time” is a 50-episode series about the history of China. With new and creative interpretations of Chinese legends and historical events, it appeals to the whole family, say the filmmakers.
Almost 1,000 TV productions from more than 70 countries and regions are competing in this year’s Magnolia Awards.
These include around 50 productions nominated in the categories of TV series, documentary, animation and variety shows.
Among them are Chinese mainland TV drama “Ordinary World,” based on the famous novel by Lu Yao, Japanese TV series “Boat to the Moon,” German documentary “Komi — A Journey Across the Arctic” and Italian animated series “Tip the Mouse.”
Celebrated British documentary director and producer Richard Bradley, twice Emmy Award winner, is jury president in the documentary category.
Bradley has extensive experience of managing large-scale co-productions involving international filming. His credits also include “The First Emperor” and “African School.”
Tim Brooke-Hunt, a founding member of the Asian Animation Summit, chairs the jury panel of the animation category. His credits include two animated feature films and animated TV series “Blinky Bill” and “Old Tom.”
Mainland TV director Yan Jiangang, known for thought-provoking productions “The Orphan of Zhao” and “My Slave Mother” is jury president in the TV series category.
“Variety” is a new category launched in this year’s Magnolia Awards. Variety programs from China’s major TV channels will vie for the award, including China’s version of “Running Man,” “The Voice of China” and “The Brain.”
Some of the programs, despite a format based on foreign shows, feature Chinese elements for a local audience.
The Shanghai TV Festival was founded in 1986, and its Magnolia Award was China’s first international television awards event.
Over the years the festival has been recognized as having pushed forward the development of China’s TV industry.
Another new highlight of the festival this year is the China Formats event, to be held from June 7 to 8.
This includes a TV industry forum, master class of TV production, format competition and pitching.
Veterans from Endemol Shine Group, Fremantle, Warner Brothers and Zodiak have been invited to discuss the development and trends of new entertainment formats for television.
Young domestic TV producers will also have a chance to learn from successful cases of format franchises and promote their new original ones on this platform, say organizers.
Check www.stvf.com for more information.
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