#102 Remote Creatives

#102 Remote Creatives

Author: The World of Chinese August 8, 2024 Duration: 50:23
Send us Fan Mail Leaving Chinese Tier 1 cities that are often the heartbeat of cultural creation and where artists can find patreons, we met two creatives that leave in remote artists communities. Leveraging cheap rent and the artistic community around them, they offer a testimony to creatives' never ending resourcefulness. Featuring - Guo Xiadong : Film Producer (in Songzhuang - near Beijing) - Ryan LaBar : Artist (in Jingdezhen - Jiangxi province) To go further - Middle Earth episode #20 M...

Hosted by Aladin Farré and presented by The World of Chinese magazine, Middle Earth-China’s cultural industry podcast goes beyond the headlines to explore the vibrant, complex engine of creativity in the world's second-largest cultural market. This isn't a surface-level tour; it's a series of conversations with the people actually making things-the writers, directors, producers, and strategists shaping television, film, art, and broader society. Each episode delves into the realities of production, the nuances of storytelling for a massive audience, and the unique challenges and opportunities that define the contemporary Chinese cultural landscape. Listeners get a front-row seat to discussions about how projects come to life, what trends are emerging, and what it means to create content within this dynamic ecosystem. For anyone curious about the forces driving modern Chinese cinema, television, and arts, this podcast offers an essential, ground-level perspective. Tune in for thoughtful, insider dialogues that illuminate the fascinating intersection of commerce, art, and culture in China today.
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#83 How is Chinese culture going on the global stage? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:05
Send us Fan Mail While China struggles to export its cultural abroad, neighbors like Korea and Japan seem immune to this problem. Apart from local regulations in art, what are the issues creators from China face when try…
#82 Understanding China’s national park & scenic areas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:11
Send us Fan Mail In 2021, there were 2 billion visits to China’s outdoor tourism sites, such as nature reserves and natural scenic areas. How is this part of the tourism industry coping with a growing demand for outdoor…
#79 Exploring Wuxia (think "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:04
Send us Fan Mail Wuxia, martial arts stories about heroes and outlaws, used to be one of the most popular genres of literature in the Chinese-speaking world. After countless novels, films and video games, how are the peo…
#78 Revving Up China’s New Biker Culture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:58
Send us Fan Mail After being ostracized for years, motorbike culture is slowly building momentum among Chinese youths. Between 2016 and 2019, the number of bike sales doubled, and since the pandemic especially, a lot of…
#77 Big in China: Bringing Foreign Creators Onto Chinese Platforms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:44
Send us Fan Mail With over 1 billion internet users, China’s online video and music platforms are the place to be for every creator trying to grow their audience. What does it take for international talent to make it in…
#75 Chinese Rap: From Underground to Mainstream [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:58
Send us Fan Mail After being underground for decades, the Chinese rap scene got a sudden boost in 2017 thanks to the reality show The Rap of China on the online streaming platform IQiyi. How has the scene evolved since t…
#74 Chinese TV Series : How to make them better? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:52
Send us Fan Mail C-Dramas have certainly changed over the years as the competitions grew fierce for eyeballs. Why did such changes happen, and what's the future for Chinese TV series industry? Featuring Sara Huang : Scri…