Odyssey: a Chinese cinema season - Panel 9

New business ideas and model for UK-China film collaboration

Panelists:

Dr Xiaosong Yang, Associate Professor, National Centre for Computer Animation, Bournemouth University

Dr Pearl Wang, Associate Professor, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Host:

Dr Hiu Man Chan, Founder & Director, UK-China Film Collab

Panel Description:

This panel will introduce the latest AHRC funded project led by Dr Xiaosong Yang. The “UK-China Research and Innovation Collaboration in Cloud-based Virtual Film Production (UCCVP)” project aims to explore and investigate the status of cloud-based virtual film production in both the UK and China, identifying the key challenges of cross-country remote coordination and developing future strategic plans for UK-China collaboration in the film industry. The project will deliver a thorough market research report to inform and guide research institutes in the UK for future investment in working with China, and build a collaborative network in research and innovation, including beneficiaries in both academic and industry communities from the two countries.

About Odyssey:

Odyssey aims to empower a shared appreciation of film, to create an inclusive cinematic experience, and to encourage cross-cultural understanding. From 10th May to 10th June 2022, with more than 60 films in 6 curated sections, 10 panel discussions and many inspiring Q&A sessions, we will bring you a whole month of outstanding and innovative Chinese cinema that promises to illuminate your mind. The festival will not only introduce the latest young Chinese film talents to the UK audience, but also provide forums for professionals to exchange creativity and business ideas.

Odyssey will take place in a hybrid format in 2022. The opening film screening will be hosted in person by our venue partner, the Picturehouse Cinemas, in London and Edinburgh on 10th May with a reception. Most of the programme will be available online for all audiences across the country, and we will also organise several pop-up special cinema screenings throughout. The online festival platform of Odyssey will be powered by Shift 72.

Presented by UK-China Film Collab

Related Information:

Festival Date: 10th May - 10th June 2022

Format: Offline in London, Edinburgh, and Online via Shift 72

Festival Website: odysseychinesecinema.uk

Festival Instagram & Twitter: odysseyccs