Film archive, 2026

In Our Panic

Director XU Jianming

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A grandmother tells her young grandson about a monster covered in white fur — one said to devour children who lie or steal. The frightening tale leaves the boy with lasting trauma. Grown up, the grandson learns of the painful past his grandmother had long kept hidden, deepening his understanding of family and love.

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Film details

Director: XU Jianming
Country/Region: China
Year: 2026
Length: 15min
Original language: Chinese
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Director

XU Jianming

Xu Jianming was born in 1997. His short film Crow (2025) won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the Shanghai International Film Festival, while Mantra of Rebirth in Pureland (2025) was selected for the Pingyao International Film Festival in China. He is currently working on his feature film Have a Good Trip.

From Busan International Film Festival 2026, No. 31

Credits

Director: XU Jianming
Producer: Guangming BI
Cast: Jinmei GAO, Xiangshan SHI, Tao MA
Editing: XU Jianming
Sound: Guangming BI
Cinematography: Steven ZHANG
Screenplay: XU Jianming
Production company: XUJIANMING FILM STUDIO

Festival appearances1

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In Our PanicBusan International Film Festival 2026, No. 31Wide Angle: Asian Short Film Competition

Festival history1

釜山国际电影节, 2026Wide Angle: Asian Short Film Competition, Competitive section