At the Shanghai Film Festival this week, Singaporean director Anthony Chen—whose debut film Ilo Ilo earned critical acclaim—is chairing the jury for the Asian New Talent category. According to Variety, Chen shared his vision for emerging filmmakers: break the rules. Speaking alongside jurors evaluating shorts, animation, and documentaries, he emphasized that the strongest voices in Asian cinema come from artists willing to challenge convention and push boundaries.

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