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Omar Nasr: Master of Light and Shadow

From gritty dramas to vibrant music videos, Omar Nasr has shaped the look of over 200 productions with his bold, emotional lighting. Born in Egypt and now a sought-after name in Hollywood, Nasr turns every frame into a story—one shadow, one spark at a time.
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Leo Sfeir: Painting with Light, Redefining Cinematic Story

In a landscape where light is often treated as mere utility, Leo Sfeir turns it into poetry. The cinematographer behind some of today’s most emotionally resonant indie films and music videos is redefining the craft from behind the lens—balancing technical mastery with raw human emotion. From the streets of France to the soundstages of Los Angeles, Sfeir’s journey is one of artistic precision, radical representation, and a belief that every frame can hold a heartbeat.
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Andrés Borda: From Medicine to the Marginless Stage

When Andrés Borda first set foot on the sprawling campus of Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City, his future seemed sealed: a promising career in medicine awaited him. Yet on a February night in 2018, exhausted by endless lectures and stethoscope-wielding routines, he felt a quiet disquiet take hold.
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SIFF opens with record-breaking premiere rate

The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) raised the curtain on June 13, launching 10 days of cinematic celebration that will run through June 22. With a record-breaking lineup and a dynamic fusion of art and industry, this year's festival sets a new benchmark in scale, diversity, and ambition.
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27th Shanghai International Film Festival Kicks Off

The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) officially opened today, reaffirming its status as a premier platform for Chinese-language cinema. This year, 43 cinemas across Shanghai and 5 cinemas throughout the Yangtze River Delta will showcase more than 400 films from 71 countries and regions, offering approximately 1,500 screenings. Notably, the Golden Goblet Awards will announce the winners on June 21.