The World of Chinese Posted January 26, 2011 at 07:06 AM Report Posted January 26, 2011 at 07:06 AM So, in my free time, I'm working on a number of video projects, and have started doing a bit of video work for the magazine as well. I've read lots of books, but there's no substitute for having a real knowledgeable teacher, and I'm wondering if there are any film schools out there that foreigners can study in, and how that works. I've been out of undergrad for a few years, and can speak Chinese, so I'd be happy to enroll in a Chinese uni or grad program, or a private school, but I have no idea whats available. I'm mostly interested in documentary production rather than (fictional) narrative filmmaking. Has anyone ever heard of a foreigner studying something like this in Beijing? Quote
gato Posted January 26, 2011 at 08:03 AM Report Posted January 26, 2011 at 08:03 AM It seems that the Beijing Film Academy offers short-term courses in that area. http://www.bfa.edu.cn/eng/node_857.htm Short-term students Directing, cinematography, drawing Animation, recording, film research institute, performing You might also check out 草场地工作站, which I believe is a documentary/performance center founded by 吴文光, a top documentary filmmaker. 吴文光 is the director of 《流浪北京》 and 《西海为家》， two really remarkable documentaries. http://video.baby.sina.com.cn/v/b/22307510-1614618213.html 纪录片：《流浪北京》 吴文光 1990 http://www.ccdworkstation.com/homepage.htm 草场地工作站 http://fanhall.com/news/entry/17000.html 草场地工作站负责人吴文光访谈 2009-4-9 18:00 Quote
The World of Chinese Posted January 28, 2011 at 08:01 AM Author Report Posted January 28, 2011 at 08:01 AM Thank you so much! I'm going to look into both of those, thanks! I knew there had to be something out there. Quote
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