bEHIND THE sCENES

This American and Chinese crew daringly set out to capture the beauty, peril and tenuous balance of life in modern day China. Aided by a collection of close friends living in China that provided locations, housing, transportation and other invaluable resources during production… the multi-national crew captured more than they bargained for.

Shooting the film brought the MADE IN CHINA team from the bright metropolis of Shanghai to the misty green mountains of rural Zhejiang Province, from gargantuan chattering marketplaces to long-abandoned ghost cities complete with a faux Eiffel Tower. Follow along here and with our Social Media Channels for tales from many strange adventures as well as updates from the cast and crew. Be a witness to the visceral sights and sounds of the majestic country that is China in all of her bizarre and raw beauty.

10 DIFFERENCES - A VIDEO SERIES

The crew of MADE IN CHINA has put together a series of videos about 10 Differences between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. Please give this informative series a watch on our Youtube Channel or by clicking on the videos below.

10 differences DOCU-SERIES

Episode 01 - High Speed Rail

To begin this series we'll cover the topic of China's extensive high-speed rail network. From it's prolific construction to China's future transportation plans, the vast web of high-speed rail allows the country to move the largest population on Earth around quickly and efficiently.

Episode 2 - Surveillance - Pt 1 of 3

Continuing this series on 10 Differences between the US and China, we'll cover the topic of China's all-encompassing surveillance network in a three-part overview. Part 1 focuses on how pervasive the CCTV system can be in certain cities as well as the "Sharp Eyes" program.

Episode 2 - Surveillance - Pt 2 of 3

Continuing our 3-Part mini-series on China's mass-surveillance network, in Part 2 we learn more about the Social Credit System and how it's impacting daily life.

STORIES FROM PRODUCTION ON MADE IN CHINA

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JOURNAL ENTRIES FROM THE DIRECTOR’S FIRST TRIP TO CHINA IN 2012

CAST & crew profiles

ESTRELLA B LOO - “YUEN-LING”

MADE IN CHINA Lead Actress

Originally from Panama, Estrella moved to China several years ago while working for an international trading company. This is her feature-film debut, her talents on and off set were invaluable.

Wang Zhao - “Dynasty”

MADE IN CHINA Sound Recordist

DYNASTY was an incredible member of the crew. Talented and hardworking, his skills of both harvesting sound and on-the-spot logistics were integral to the film’s completion. Dynasty is currently producing music, professional TV and films in China.



ZHANG WENYU - “ANDY”

MADE IN CHINA Assistant Sound Recordist

ANDY was a student when he took a train down to Yiwu and joined the crew of MADE IN CHINA. Not only did he help record the incredible tapestry of sound that is China, ANDY snagged a cameo in the film as well.



KEVIN ZHU - “DETECTIVE CHENG”

MADE IN CHINA Supporting Actor

Kevin Zhu’s contributions to the film went far beyond his portrayal of an unrelenting Chinese detective. He was also a critical member of the production team, able to locate extras and coordinate with other associate producers.

BRIAN WANG - “WANG ZHAO”

MADE IN CHINA Supporting Actor

Brian Wang has been a resident of Shanghai for over ten years but is originally from California. The bilingual actor has enjoyed an amateur stage career abroad and lives in China with his wife and son.

LUCY XIAN - “AUNT XIAN”

MADE IN CHINA Supporting Actress

Lucy met Brendan while they worked for the same company in 2012, she currently lives in Yiwu with her family.