{"id":77029,"date":"2025-11-06T23:24:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T07:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=77029"},"modified":"2025-11-07T00:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T08:56:13","slug":"world-leading-economy-and-climate-solutions-californias-emissions-drop-in-2023-driven-by-clean-transportation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=77029","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe Shadow\u2019s Edge\u201d Wins Best Picture at the 21st Chinese American Film Festival Zhang Luyi, Ci Sha, and Shen Yue Shine at the Awards Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAPost \/ San Gabriel, CA (November 6, 2025)<\/strong> \u2014 The 21st Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American TV Festival officially opened on the evening of November 6 in San Gabriel, California, under the theme \u201cFilm Without Borders, A Shared Future.\u201d More than 700 guests from the film, television, political, and cultural communities of China and the United States gathered to celebrate one of the year\u2019s most anticipated cultural events.<\/span><\/p>\n

Distinguished attendees at the opening ceremony and Golden Angel Awards included Chang Jin, Deputy Director of the International Department of China\u2019s National Radio and Television Administration; Guo Shaochun, Consul General of China in Los Angeles; Judy Chu, U.S. Congresswoman; Mike Fong, California State Assemblymember; director Gao Zhisen; producer Ellen Eliasoph; and actors Xu Fan, Fang Fang, Gu Zhixin, and Meng Yao. Senior executives from Sony, Universal, Disney, Paramount, and Legendary Pictures, along with many prominent Hollywood filmmakers, were also in attendance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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James Su, <\/span>(Photo by: Richard Ren\/LAPost)<\/p><\/div>\n

James Su, Chairman of the Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American TV Festival and President of EDI Media Inc., noted in his opening remarks that 2025 marks not only the 130th anniversary of world cinema and the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, but also the 21st anniversary\u2014the \u201ccoming of age\u201d\u2014of the twin festivals. Over the past two decades, the festivals have received more than 9,500 outstanding film and television submissions and attracted over 1.9 million viewers, becoming a vital bridge for cultural exchange between China and the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

Su emphasized that this year\u2019s theme, \u201cFilm Without Borders, A Shared Future,\u201d<\/em> reflects a continued commitment to promoting cross-cultural collaboration and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Chinese entertainment industries\u2014using the power of cinema to advance equality and oppose all forms of racial discrimination.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Shadow\u2019s Edge\u201d\u00a0 Producer <\/span>Victoria Hon (By: Richard Ren \/ LAPost)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Shadow\u2019s Edge\u201d\u00a0 director Yang Zi <\/span>(By: Richard Ren \/ LAPost)<\/p><\/div>\n

Among the evening\u2019s major honors, the film \u201cThe Shadow\u2019s Edge\u201d took home the Best Picture Award, emerging as the night\u2019s biggest winner. Serving as the festival\u2019s opening film, The Shadow\u2019s Edge<\/em> was praised for its sophisticated storytelling, striking visual language, and profound humanistic depth. Director Yang Zi also received the Best Director Award, marking a dual victory for the film and its creator.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Zhang Luyi (By: Richard Ren \/ LAPost)<\/p><\/div>\n

Actor Da Peng won Best Actor for The Lychees of Chang\u2019an<\/em>, while Ma Li was named Best Actress for The Dumpling Queen<\/em>. In the television category, Zhang Luyi and Song Jia were honored as Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively, for Secret Mission<\/em> and When the Mountain Blooms.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Vivian Wu received the Outstanding Performance Award, and Yang Xiaopei was recognized with the Excellence in China-U.S. Film and Television Exchange Award.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CiSha (By: Richard Ren \/ LAPost)<\/p><\/div>\n

Rising star Ci Sha delivered a standout performance in The Shadow\u2019s Edge<\/em>, earning the Best Supporting Actor Award. His nuanced emotional depth and restrained acting drew wide acclaim, establishing him as one of the most promising young actors of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shen Yue (By: Richard Ren \/ LAPost)<\/p><\/div>\n

Meanwhile, Shen Yue, the breakout actress from the TV series Six Sisters<\/em>, received the Most Promising Actor Award at the Chinese American TV Festival. In her acceptance speech, Shen expressed gratitude for the recognition, calling it \u201ca meaningful encouragement\u201d that will inspire her to continue pursuing her craft with sincerity and passion.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s festivals feature more than 600 participating film and television works, alongside a series of events including the China-U.S. Film Industry Summit, Film Investment and Pitching Forum, and multiple special screenings\u2014all designed to strengthen cultural collaboration and innovation between the two countries\u2019 entertainment industries.<\/span><\/p>\n

(Written by: Richard Ren \/ LAPost)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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