The 30th Shanghai Television Festival is currently underway, with a focus on the cutting-edge film and television technologies.
The Shanghai TV Festival, established in 1986, has provided chances for television industry production showcases, international exchanges, as well as trade and cooperation in the world's television market.
The festival is one of the largest TV festivals in East Asia, and also the home of the prestigious Magnolia Awards, one of the highest industry honors in China.
The festival this year, which is held from June 23 to 27, first integrates the Shanghai International Film Festival Market and the Shanghai Television Festival Market to create the International Film and Television Market event, aiming to consolidate industry resources and promote efficient collaboration across sectors within the audiovisual ecosystem.
Running from June 17 to June 25, the International Film and Television Market event featured a (ultra-high-definition) UHD Special Exhibition, UHD HUB, showcasing the latest development across multiple domains, including UHD technology, virtual production, VR experiences, and auto film solutions.
At the event, many exhibitors unveiled their next-generation UHD technology standards and application scenarios of the technology, creating immersive spaces that blend sight, sound, and interactive experiences.
"We hope to help more cooperative partners understand the application of domestically developed technologies. We also hope more creative teams and studios can collaborate with the UHD world Association to accelerate the development of China's film production standards," said Jiao Yang, deputy secretary-general of the UHD world Association, an organization dedicated to advancing UHD video industry.
Robotic filming systems, AI-powered production tools, and immersive VR spaces were also presented through live demonstrations, expert salons, and interaction, offering a glimpse into the future of digital content creation.
"Evolving from traditional color grading, we're now achieving more complex effects and efficient artistic creation with the help of AI, so we have this smart imaging lab. The DaVinci resolve introduced here can refine AI-generated imagery, bringing them closer to the quality of live-action and commercial films, which is a first-of-its-kind innovation of our own," said Liu Tao, associate professor from the School of Communication at East China Normal University.
30th Shanghai TV Festival highlights cutting-edge film, television technologies
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
