Shanghai Television Festival

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Official website http://www.stvf.com First awarded 1988		Country China

Awarded for Excellence in Television

The Shanghai Television Festival (Chinese: 上海电视节), abbreviated STVF, also known as the Shanghai International Television Festival is the first and one of the largest television festivals in East Asia. Held since 1986, STVF has become one of the most influential and prestigious international television festivals in Asia, strengthening the cooperation and communication between the Chinese media industry and the world.

The festival is also home to the annual Magnolia Awards (Chinese: 白玉兰奖; pinyin: Bai Yu Lan Jiang). Awards are handed out to both international and national productions through voting by a panel of award-winning actors, producers, directors and writers, and are the highest industry honours given.The Magnolia Awards and Gold Panda Awards, are the most prestigious international competing television festival award in China. Since 2004, the Magnolia Awards have been held every year.

History

In 1986, with the commission of the Shanghai People's Congress, the film festival opened with entries from 16 countries. There were no awards presented.

In 1988, the film festival created the Magnolia Awards, named after the floral emblem of Shanghai. It awarded Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Documentary and Best Director. Until 2004, it has held an awards ceremony every 2 years.

In 1990, the categories of Best Animation and Special Jury Award were included. The latter was discontinued in 2007.

In 2004, the Magnolia Awards became an annual ceremony.

In 2008, the concept of Gold and Silver Awards were introduced in several categories so more quality productions could gain recognition. This was discontinued in 2015.

In 2009, public voting for a variety of popularity awards were included. These awards have not been given out annually.

Television Series

Best Television Series

Best Directing for a Television Series

Best Writing for a Television Series

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series (2015–present)

Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series (2015–present)

Television Film

Best Television Film or Miniseries Gold and Silver Awards

Best Directing for a Television Film

Best Writing for a Television Film

Best Actor in a Television Film

Best Actress in a Television Film

Animation

Best Chinese Animation

Best Foreign Animation

Documentary

Best Asian Documentary

Best Natural Documentary

Best Society Documentary

Best Director for a Documentary (since 2012)

Best Cinematography for a Documentary (since 2012)

References

Shanghai Television Festival Wikipedia

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