#54 What is the future of China’s animation industry?

<p>With a market that will quadruple between 2013 and 2025, China’s animation industry is getting more and more assertive with success stories like <em>Ne Zha </em>(2019), currently the third highest-grossing films in Chinese box office. But what challenges do Chinese animators, producers, and storytellers still face? And how can animated Chinese stories find an audience abroad? <br/><br/></p><p><b>Featuring </b><br/>Lulu Hansen: Creative producer<br/> Yi Yan: General Manager of Ju Pin Pictures<br/> Dalton Grant Jr.: Co-Founder Floating World Animation Studio <br/><br/></p><p>Middle Earth is distributed by The World of Chinese (<a href='http://www.theworldofchinese.com'>www.theworldofchinese.com</a>). Every two months, both in print and online, the team at TWOC takes a contemporary issue in Chinese society and culture and looks behind the headlines to share how it affects people on the ground.  </p><p>Middle Earth is made by <a href='http://bit.ly/34glLBk'>China Compass Productions</a>. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! </p><p>With thanks to <a href='http://soundcloud.com/ramon-calvo-music'>Sean Calvo</a> for music support. </p>