Shanghai-produced audio-visual content showcased to international broadcasters
The Shanghai-London Screen Industry Forum brings together government representatives, industry professionals, producers, directors, and actors from both China and the United Kingdom.
High-quality Shanghai-produced audio-visual content has recently been showcased to international broadcasters at the Shanghai-London Screen Industry Forum.
The forum brought together representatives, industry professionals, producers, directors, and actors from both China and the UK to exchange and explore more possibilities of cooperation.
Luo Yi, deputy director-general of the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, said that China and the UK have a long shared history and rich cultural resonance and emotional consensus.
"Through this event, British counterparts can witness and understand the latest development of Chinese film and television," Luo said. "We hope that this dialogue will continue to serve as a platform for industry cooperation and creative collision between Shanghai and London."
Native Shanghai actors Lu Yi (center) and Huang Yi (left) hope to introduce Chinese culture and history to more people elsewhere in the world.
There has been frequent interaction between the creative industries of China and the UK.
Rupert Daniels, director of services and skills at the Department for Business and Trade in the UK, said that they are committed to building a high-level dialogue between the Chinese and British governments, including discussing future cooperation directions in the field of creative industries.
In the past months, there has been frequent interaction between the creative industries of China and the UK. In June, the cast of excellent British series and films were invited to speak with Chinese audiences at the Shanghai International Film Festival and Shanghai TV Festival.
On November 5, BBC Studios' highly anticipated Ultra HD documentary series "Asia" will start to air on Dragon TV and streaming platforms such as iQiyi, Tencent and Youku.
In the future, many more outstanding natural history documentaries produced by BBC Studios will be introduced to Chinese audiences.
On November 5, BBC Studios' highly anticipated Ultra HD documentary series "Asia" will start to air on Dragon TV.
The 35 Chinese film and TV productions showcased in London include "City of the City," "The Legend of Heroes," and "Link Click."
Streaming platform iQiyi also announced its cooperation with BBC Studios on the IP based on the popular British drama "Inside No. 9." A short drama version of the acclaimed series will be specifically designed for Chinese audiences.
According to Geng Danhao, vice president of iQiyi, in a single episode of 18 minutes, the short drama will tell a brand new story that retains the TV series' original style and charm.
BBC Studios is also cooperating with the Shanghai Media Group on the urban suspense series "Forensic," which is inspired by the multi award-winning crime drama "Silent Witness."
Streaming platform iQiyi will cooperate with BBC Studios on a short drama version of the popular British series "Inside No. 9."
A poster advertises "Link Click."
