The 2nd Golden Panda Awards, set to take place in Chengdu from September 12-13, will honor outstanding achievements in global film and television with 27 awards across four categories. The event, hosted in Sichuan Province on the Chinese mainland, underscores Asia's growing influence in shaping international cultural narratives.
A Celebration of Cross-Cultural Collaboration
This year's jury features 27 industry veterans from China and abroad, including filmmakers, scholars, and creative professionals. Their collective expertise will evaluate entries spanning film, TV series, documentaries, and animation, with categories recognizing artistic excellence in directing, screenwriting, and production.
Record-Breaking Global Participation
The competition attracted 5,343 submissions from 126 countries and regions, with overseas entries accounting for 73% of total submissions. This unprecedented response highlights the awards' emerging status as a bridge between Asian storytelling traditions and global creative communities.
Chengdu's selection as host city aligns with its development as a cultural and economic hub in western China. The event is expected to draw international attention to Sichuan's thriving creative industries while fostering cross-border artistic exchanges.
