Country-study
China. Cinematic wonder of the Celestial Empire
august 27 / 14:15 – 15:30
Tarkovsky Hall
In the 21st century, China's film industry has emerged as a global player, showcasing modern and dynamic projects that resonate worldwide and representing a market with a potential of over $7.7 billion in annual box office revenue.
What opportunities arise for film companies when they decide to enter the Chinese market? How can they establish effective dialogue with partners, navigating language barriers and cultural traditions? What must be considered when creating content, and which formats currently hold the greatest potential for success in the region? Is it better for companies to propose co-productions, or should they focus on selling scripts for adaptation and offering unique filming locations?
Attendees will learn about the real challenges of working within the industry, strategies for entering the Chinese market, and successful examples of collaborative projects.
What opportunities arise for film companies when they decide to enter the Chinese market? How can they establish effective dialogue with partners, navigating language barriers and cultural traditions? What must be considered when creating content, and which formats currently hold the greatest potential for success in the region? Is it better for companies to propose co-productions, or should they focus on selling scripts for adaptation and offering unique filming locations?
Attendees will learn about the real challenges of working within the industry, strategies for entering the Chinese market, and successful examples of collaborative projects.
- The Cinematic Miracle: How China Transformed the Industry and Became One of the Largest Film Nations
- Prospects for Content Export and Import
- Nuances of Building Relationships with Chinese Partners
Moderator:
- Olga Kashirinaexpert on international cooperation in cinema, producer, orientalistShe graduated from the Faculty of Oriental Studies at St. Petersburg State University (SPbSU) with a degree in Chinese Philology and Literature, as well as from the Faculty of Journalism at SPbSU.
Since 2006, she has been working in the film industry, taking on roles as an assistant director, line producer, and creative producer. She has collaborated with Russian film companies such as STV, Bazelevs, Art Pictures, Vodorod, Yandex.Studios / Kinopoisk, Bubble Studios, and others.
She organised the Moscow shooting blocks for the series "McMafia" (BBC-One) and "Chernobyl" (HBO) as a line producer. In 2022, she was responsible for organising the shooting of the Russian film "The Abnormal" in China.
Currently, she is working as a creative producer on the Russian-Chinese historical blockbuster "Red Silk" and is actively involved in international cooperation, distribution, and co-production in the film industry.
Speakers:
- Mr. Zhou WeiFilm Director, Transcomedia Pictures（BeiJing）Co., Ltd.A graduate of the Central Academy of Drama, director at Hesong Films.
Zhou's notable works include the films "Looking for Li Kele" and "Shooting," as well as the iQiyi drama series "White Olive."
Awards and Achievements:- Best Digital Film at the 26th Golden Rooster Awards.
- Best Digital Film at the 13th Huabiao Awards.
- Best Directing at the 15th Student Film Festival.
- Best Directing at the 8th and 10th CCTV6 Film Festivals.
- Channel Lily Awards and other honors.
Zhou also directed a series of microfilms dedicated to the 40th anniversary of reforms and opening up by the Central Propaganda Department and received the May 1st Labor Model Medal from China Film Group. - Mr. Du LiangGeneral Director, producer, film director, founder, Beijing Airmita Cultural Development Co.LTD, (The Challenge)Du Liang is a renowned Chinese film producer, director, distributor, and founder of Airmita Culture Development Co., Ltd.
He has won numerous awards at both domestic and international film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival, the Montreal World Film Festival, the China Golden Rooster Awards, and the Emmy Awards. Films created by Du Liang have been successful at the box office, with earnings in mainland China reaching up to $100 million. Recently, Du has been actively involved in and investing in joint Chinese-foreign film and television productions. - Mr. Yang YangCEO, Tianjin Co-Production Film & TV CoAn independent film producer, he has been working in the film and television industry since 2003, participating in the production of many domestic and international films and TV dramas. Yan Yang is the CEO and legal representative of companies such as Beijing Xina Culture Media Co., Ltd., Beijing Xina Film and Television Production Co., Ltd., Beijing Xina Artistry Creations Co., Ltd., Tianjin Co-Production Film & Television Co., Ltd., and other companies.
He has extensive experience in filming in China and Russia.
Film works: "Fengshen Trilogy," "Wolf Totem," "I DO," "Viy 2: Journey to China," "Classmates," "Confucius," etc.
TV Series: "Under the Zhengyang Gate," "Capital of the World," etc.
Web Dramas: "Husband, Don't Be Afraid of Me" and "The Returned Daughter."
International Co-Productions:
Chinese-Russian: "Red Silk," "The Abnormal," "Viy 2: Journey to China," "The Last Emperor"
Chinese-Korean: "Honeymoon of Rivals"
Chinese-French: "Wolf Totem" - Mr. Cui LumengPresident, Purple Wave Co., Ltd.President of Purple Wave Co., Ltd.
Representative Works and Positions:
Film Producer:
"Peak Explosion," "The Road to Chang'an," "Shocking Twist," "The Death of Romance," "The Master," "The Wheel of the World (Part 1)," "The Wheel of the World (Part 2) · The Other Shore," etc.
Executive Producer of Web Dramas:
"Rock 'n' Roll," "Dark," and "Dangerous Her 2"
Executive Producer of the TV Series:
"Red Heat" - Konstantin Obukhovgeneral producer, TV-3, producer of entertainment shows, TNT
- Vadim ByrkinGeneral Producer, Russian-Chinese feature film “Red Silk”