Date: Friday November 15th

Time: 13:00-19:00

Location: IB Lecture Hall 1008

About the Film:

A girl from the countryside harbors a strong desire to become an internet influencer, experiencing the highs and lows of the social media world. She yearns for fame and fortune online to elevate her social status and change her destiny. Throughout her journey, she remains unaware that she is being manipulated by her fans and public opinion. Eventually, she decides to leave it all behind and seeks redemption.

The film is recognized for introducing new possibilities in cinematic storytelling by blending traditional filming with web video playback, offering students valuable inspiration for their experimental film projects. Additionally, while it is a feature-length film, the events depicted are based on real occurrences, providing insights into the current state of China’s new media industry—knowledge that may prove beneficial for students’ future career development. Furthermore, the screenwriter’s background as a journalist and the director’s expertise as a director of photography highlight the potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, serving as a valuable model for students’ signature projects.

About the Filmmaker:

Zong-Sheng Fu. Since 2012, he has been engaged in independent filmmaking in Shanghai, producing an array of works including multiple short films, documentaries, and a feature-length film. In addition to his role as a filmmaker, he used to be a director of photography and was an instructor at a cinematic workshop organized by Sony. He also has a photography equipment introduction channel with 150,000 followers on Bilibili, which is known as China’s own YouTube.