The directorial team of the A Cool Fish film series, Rao Xiaozhi and producer Liang Lin, along with a star-studded cast, also generated anticipation for the next film of the series. Additionally, the production team of The Lychee Road, a film adapted from a popular novel, led by writer, director, and lead actor Da Peng, made a collective appearance on the red carpet, further enhancing the festival's glamor.
Films competing in the Golden Goblet Awards main competition, such as The Scents of Things Remembered by Antonio Ferreira, The Reborn by Santiago Esteeve, One Wacky Summer by Cao Baoping and My Father's Son by Qiu Sheng, also graced the red carpet, with all set for their world premieres during the festival. The crew of Odds Beater, a film competing in the Asian New Talent section, also added to the festival's allure.
