The 2nd Golden Panda Awards, held from Friday to Saturday in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, used film and television as a medium to connect diverse global cultures, becoming a platform for mutual learning among civilizations.
This year's event attracted 5,343 entries from 126 countries and regions, an increase of 22 compared to the first edition. Overseas submissions accounted for 73.2 percent, up 3.2 percent from the previous edition.
During the event, the 27-member jury included nearly 50 percent international members.
A total of 27 awards were presented across four categories: film, TV drama, documentary, and animation.
"Different cultures and how that might be difficult to work together, but there is always a way and I think that's the opportunity here to meet people and have those discussions, which has been really great," said Josie Day, a screenwriter and juror for the TV drama category.
"All of these things, the sort of gravitational cultural pull of a Chinese city to have the film festival does alter the perception of the reaction to international films all by itself. It adds another layer of diversity, from my point of view, to appreciate the global creativity is out there," said Douglas Hans Smith, a special effects artist and juror for the animation category.
During the event, film and television exchange activities established a stronger platform for cultural dialogue between China and other countries.
Many international filmmakers noted that the Golden Panda Awards offered insights into the growth of China's film and television industry and a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
The gathering of outstanding works and creators from around the world made the event a crucial bond for cultural exchange.
Golden Panda Awards in Chengdu boosts global cultural exchange
