Dutch animation film 'Junkyard' awarded in Shanghai

Dutch animation film 'Junkyard' (by Hisko Hulsing) won the Jury's Grand Prix in the program of Best Animation at the 19th Shanghai TV festival, held June 10-14, 2013. The award ceremony was broadcast on Chinese television, with an audience of 350 million people.

The 2012 production Junkyard has been awarded about 16 times at festivals worldwide. It will also be screened at the Shanghai Film Festival this week.  

* The Shanghai TV Festival

 The Shanghai TV Festival, which began in 1986, is one of a handful of festivals in the world combining  awards, program market and forums into one platform. It is one of the most important international platforms in Asian TV industry.

The festival's major events include the Magnolia Award International TV Program Competition and Showcase, the International Film and TV Market which contains Animation Project Pitching, MIDA Filmaker Plan & TV Film Creative Competition, International New Media and Broadcasting Equipment Market and the Magnolia TV Forum. In addition, STVF holds special events such as the Shanghai Student TV Festival.

Through 20 years of brand-building, STVF has been taking advantage of accumulated resources to promote international cooperation, while maintaining its characteristic forward-looking and global profile. The festival tries to improve its professional services and extend its popularity. With a strong foundation, STVF has embraced innovation and changes while gaining a world-wide reputation in the industry.

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