#44 Does China still make indie films?

<p>Long gone are the days when Chinese film directors could shoot their films and win awards abroad without complications back home. But even with stricter regulations regarding the shooting and distribution of films in China, some have not stopped creating unique stories for the big screen. Joining <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/aladin-production-services-china-news/' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank'>Aladin Farré</a>, Cao Liuying (co-founder of <a href='http://www.midnightblurfilms.com' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank'>Midnight Blur Films</a>), Karin Chien (film producer and distributor, <a href='http://www.dgeneratefilms.com' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank'>dGenerate Films</a>), and <a href='https://www.berlinale-talents.de/bt//talent/man-wu/profile' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank'>Jenny Wu</a> (indie filmmaker and curator) share their insights into the current scene of low-budget films and art-house movies coming from China.</p><p>Middle Earth is made by <a href='http://bit.ly/34glLBk' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank'>China Compass Productions</a>. If you have a China-themed cultural project, please get in touch!</p><p>With thanks to<strong> </strong><a href='http://www.behance.net/bgonsalves' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank'>Brenden Gonsalves</a> for graphic design and <a href='http://soundcloud.com/ramon-calvo-music' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank'>Sean Calvo</a> for music support.</p><p><strong>Recommendations:</strong> </p><p><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Elephant_Sitting_Still' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank'><em>An Elephant Sitting Still</em></a> 大象席地而坐 (2017)</p><p><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Massage' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank'><em>Blind Massage</em></a> 推拿 (2014) </p><p><a href='http://icarusfilms.com/df-outcry' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank'><em>Outcry and Whisper</em></a> 呐喊与低语 (2020)</p><p><strong>Answers to the quiz:</strong></p><p>According to China Daily