Lights, camera, innovation! The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival lit up Chongqing this week, blending global cinema with cutting-edge tech discussions. Chinese director Feng Xiaogang, known for hits like If You Are the One, sat down with CGTN to unpack how tech is rewriting the rules of filmmaking. 🎥
🔮 AI’s Creative Spark: Feng highlighted AI’s growing role in scriptwriting and editing, calling it a "double-edged sword." While algorithms can predict audience preferences, he stressed: "Tech should amplify human stories, not replace them."
🌐 VR’s New Frontier: The director also teased VR’s potential to create "360-degree storytelling," comparing it to "giving viewers a backstage pass to every scene." But he warned filmmakers not to let flashy effects overshadow emotional depth.
With over 50 films from SCO countries screened, the festival spotlighted how tech is bridging cultures—from Kazakh virtual production demos to Indian AI-animated shorts. As Feng put it: "The future of film isn’t just about pixels—it’s about connection." 🤝
