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December 5, 2024 46 mins

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Episode gracefully passed over by Jiang Jiang (JJ) from the Inside the China Room  podcast show in order to have a second window of distribution ;)

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This week on Inside the China Room, Jiang Jiang (JJ) welcomes Annie Song (宋晓佳), a young Chinese film producer and art director of 林象文化 Jungle Vision, a Beijing-based start-up dedicated to curating independent film festivals in China.

In this episode, we explore how young independent Chinese filmmakers are seizing opportunities at film festivals and contributing to the rise of new genres in China, with a particular focus on the increasing popularity of socially themed films. We also delve into the evolving dynamics between the Chinese and American film industries, as well as the successes and challenges Chinese films face in reaching international audiences. Additionally, we discuss how innovative promotional strategies, such as short video platforms, are revolutionizing the way films connect with viewers.

Annie Song holds a BA in Film Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and brings over eight years of experience to the film industry. She was recently honored with the Most Promising Filmmaker award at the 29th Busan International Film Festival, cementing her reputation as a rising star in the field.

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Movies: 好东西 Her Story by director 邵艺辉 Shao Yihui, set to release on November 22, 2024

Other Chinese films Annie Song and Jiang Jiang discussed in this episode:
宇宙探索编辑部 Journey to the West (2023)
流浪地球 The Wandering Earth (2020)
逆行人生 Upstream (2024)
我不是药神 Dying to Survive (2018)
爱情神话 B for Busy (2021)
英雄 Hero (2002)
卧虎藏龙 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
影 Shadow (2019)
满江红 River Red (2023)

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