In 2015, Chinese actor and director Deng Chao shared the award for Best Actor with Duan Yihong and Guo Tao at the Golden Goblet Awards for his performance in "The Dead End" during the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). This year, he is sitting on the jury for the first time at the 24th SIFF. Deng shared his experience and thoughts on mainstream Chinese cinema with CGTN Digital.